11/11/2020

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of November 11, 2020

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

Below is an important notice from the ELCA churchwide organization regarding legal considerations having to do with the Boy Scouts in America—specifically those associated with congregations.

As you may be aware, the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, primarily due to the flood of sexual abuse lawsuits.  There are many questions about what this may mean for congregations that are (or were) chartering organizations for Boy Scout troops.  In particular, congregations that chartered Boy Scout troops should consider whether to file a proof of claim in the bankruptcy to protect their interests. We have prepared a resource on the BSA Bankruptcy which is now available on our resource page under the sexual misconduct tab, here:  https://www.elca.org/Resources/Legal#Sexual.

November 16 is the deadline to file.

Synod News

What you need to know about charitable provisions in the CARES Act Deductions options increase under the CARES Act--Find out how you and your congregation can benefit.

New pulpit supply lists available now! New lists of those available for pulpit supply for both in person and remote worship are updated and available for our congregations' use.

Plan to attend the 2021 Virtual Stewardship Symposium with Mike Ward ...for a practical, deep dive into how to develop and live into a culture of abundance in your congregation. Fri, January 29, 2021; 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST

ELCA News

Come be a part of the 2020 National Lutheran Choir! Your virtual voice and face are invited to be a part of the 2020 National Lutheran Choir as part of the 2020 Virtual Christmas Festival - "The Incarnation: Healing for the World!"

Help us spread the word: YAGM application now open! If you know young adults ages 21 to 29, this is the time to reach out. Encourage them to apply for YAGM by the deadline of Jan. 15, 2021.

You're invited to the 2021 ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering This signature event (not virtual) gathers ELCA World Hunger’s leaders for a time of networking, idea sharing, learning and planning for our common ministry to address hunger and its root causes.

Prayers

A special prayer from Bishop Dillahunt

A prayer for our nation

Prayers FROM our brothers and sisters in Germany

Employment Opportunities 

Executive for Administration 
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Chicago, IL

Organist-Part Time
St. Paul Lutheran Church
67 N Fifth Street, Newark, Ohio

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