10/18/2011

Southern Ohio Synod E-bulletin for the Week of October 19, 2011

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Synod News

Reminder! Navigating the Mobility Process Workshop Nov 9-Open to All Southern Ohio Synod Rostered Leaders
The Reverend Bill Wong, Assistant to the Bishop, will lead a workshop on Navigating the Mobility Process to help synod Rostered Leaders better understand the ELCA's mobility process and the other nuances
of mobility.

Decide Who Should be at the SynodFest 2012 Trade Show
At SynodFest 2012 there will be an opportunity for everyone (at the Trade Show) to ask questions of a real person…and touch and see the products that are in the Church Supply Catalogs and on the internet.

ELCA News

Missed the Oct 4 Board of Pensions Contribution Rates Webinar? It's Not Too Late! Find Out Why
Get to the bottom of what your contribution dollars are paying for, and why, by watching the recording of the October 4, 2011 Contribution Rates Webinar.

Agencies/Affiliates News

November 2011 LOMO Bulletin Insert Ready to be Downloaded and Shared
Featured in the November Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio bulletin insert are two family events in December.

Prayers

Pr. Thomas Rutherford as he recovers from shoulder surgery

The Rev. John Tickner as he enters hospice care

Update! Pam and Tom Dafler, daughter and son-in-law of Pr. Tom Rutherford and Susan Rutherford

10/18/2011 UPDATE: Pr. Miriam Schreck received liver transplant 10/7/11 and is doing well

UPDATE: Rev. Dr. Paul Andrews released from hospital

Upcoming Events

October 20, 2011 8:15-10:00AM
Northwest Clergy Cluster Gathering-Host Pr. Chris Adams
North Community Lutheran Church

October 22, 2011
Synod-Wide Youth Event on World Hunger
Abiding Christ, Fairborn

October 30, 2011
Reformation Celebration 2011
Capital University, Mees Hall

October 30, 2011 7:00PM
Festival Choral Eucharist for Reformation
Wittenberg University, Weaver Chapel

November 3, 2011 8:15-10:00AM
Northwest Clergy Cluster Gathering-Host Pr. Bill Wong
All Saints Lutheran Church

November 3, 2011 10:00AM
Dayton Conference Pastors Gathering
St. Paul, Dogleg Rd.

November 6, 2011 4:00PM
Closing Worship Service for St. Peter Lutheran Church, Columbus
Invitation to Celebrate with the St. Peter's Community
1763 Cleveland Ave, Columbus

November 7-9, 2011
Annual Youth Staff Retreat
Lutheran Memorial Camp

November 9, 2011 10:00AM-12:00PM
Navigating the Mobility Process
A Workshop for Rostered Leaders
Synod Office, 300 S. 2nd St, Columbus 43215

To see more upcoming events visit the Synod Calendar.