08/12/2020

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of August 12, 2020

Stronger and better together: 
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world! 

Check out our SOS Calendar for a look at what we have going on via online meetings as we continue to lay the ground work for our work together as we Clarify, Collaborate and Cultivate. We are stronger and better together, even on Zoom!

SOS Calendar

Synod News

'Common Good' theme for Synod Stewardship Team's fall kickoff! Stories start on 8.13.20! In the weeks ahead, Synod Stewardship will tell stories of the ways people have used their gifts for the common good. We hope they inspire and encourage you.

Cultivating Generosity During a Pandemic The world is experiencing one of its largest disruptions in decades. Is your congregation prepared to craft or re-think its strategic plan?

Poll workers needed for upcoming election--See how you can step up and serve on this important day! As clergy and rostered leaders, consider taking one day away from your usual commitments and serve as a poll worker for the 2020 election on November 3. Lay people needed too!!!

Churches Who Survive the Pandemic Will do Three Things Read this insightful article by Chris Morton of Fresh Expressions and prayerfully consider registering for the Resilient Church Academy classes that start next week!

ELCA News

Does the Families First Coronavirus Response Act payroll tax credit apply to church employees? With more schools announcing that they are starting the fall term with remote learning, we are getting an increasing number of inquiries about church employees (particularly ministers) taking leave to care for children.

Disaster Strikes: A Firsthand Account from Beirut Sylvia Haddad, the executive director of the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR), shares this personal account of her experience with the Beirut explosion on August 4, 2020.

Affiliate/Partner News

Sign up now for 'Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders'--October 5-9 and November 16-20, 2020 This workshop equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to deal effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict.

Prayers

Rev. Amy Current and the Southeastern Iowa Synod as she begins her term as Bishop

Congratulations to Pr. Steve Kimm and family on the birth of their granddaughter

Pr. Carey Hovland's dad, Russell, as he enters hospice care

Pastors Anne and Tom Pairan regarding the loss of Ann's brother

Pastor Bill Kerrick and his wife Jean Kerrick regarding illness

Employment Opportunities

Children's Minister
Messiah Lutheran Church, Reynoldsburg
1200 Waggoner Rd, Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Keyboardist
Ascension Lutheran Church
7333 Pfeiffer Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242

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