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09/30/2020
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of September 30, 2020
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world!
Education Opportunities for Lay Leaders
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Church governance during the pandemic has been challenging at best! Save the date for this special workshop designed to assist councils through these unprecedented times...without ignoring your constitution. Look for more details soon! |
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This workshop is designed for Lay leaders in congregations, but Rostered Ministers are invited to attend! Please pass along to your ministry teams and register TODAY! Register now...cost is FREE...potential impact is priceless. Christmas During COVID is the 2nd of a 3-part online only conference series made possible by the gifts and talents of the SOS Vibrant Church Conference team and your mission support contributions. To learn more visit the SOS Vibrant Church Conference page. |
Synod News
'God had a plan and we were called to carry it out.’Online VBS reaches over 300 families across 14 states & pushes congregation to take huge ‘virtual’ leap of faith |
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Common Good Story #5: When ideas and talents align......the Vibrant Church Conference is born! |
ELCA News
Don't miss out on a Daily Bread Matching Grant from ELCA-Deadline Oct 14As a continued response to the pandemic, this fall more than 300 grants are available to congregations who feed our neighbors. |
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Political activity and church leaders--Guidance from ELCA ChurchwideWith election season in full swing, the ELCA General Counsel, Tom Cunniff, asked that we share with you, and your leadership, the following reminders regarding what churches and church leaders can and cannot do in regard to political activity. |
A Pastoral Word on the Grand Jury Decision in LouisvilleA note from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Bishop of the I/K Synod, The Rev. William Gufkajen |
New Advent resources from ELCA World HungerAs congregations across the ELCA creatively find new ways to worship online and in person, and continue to support the work of important ministries including ELCA World Hunger, we want to equip leaders with useful resources this season. |
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Government and Civic Engagement Social MessageThis project was called for at the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, with an intention that it be ready to read before the election this fall. |
Stories of Faith in Action 2021 EditionThis publication and the resources that accompany it illustrate how your congregational offering sustains and advances the work of this church. |
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Prayers
Peace and justice for all communities and families torn apart by racism
Pr. Aaron and Marcie Layne as they mourn the death of Marcie's dad and brother
All of those impacted by Tropical Storm Beta and those who will help them recover & rebuild
We give thanks for the life and work of Rev. Robert Graetz
Pr. Mark Nodo and Kathy Nodo as they recover from COVID-19
Continued prayers for those in our western states battling wildfires
Pr. Lorne and Becca Hlad and family regarding their baby
Employment Opportunities
Organist-Part Time
St. Paul Lutheran Church
67 N Fifth Street, Newark, Ohio
Children's Minister
Messiah Lutheran Church, Reynoldsburg
1200 Waggoner Rd, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
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