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Synod News

SynodFest 2012 Registration Brochure Mailed and Ready for Download
The SynodFest 2012 Registration Brochure has been mailed and should be arriving soon to your congregation. The envelope is adorned with a bright green sticker that reads "SynodFest 2012 Materials Enclosed Please Open Immediately."

Congratulations to Leslie Cook for Receiving the Star Award from the Over-The-Rhine Chamber of Commerce
According to the Over-The-Rhine Chamber of Commerce website, "The Annual Star Awards recognize those organizations and/or individuals that have contributed to the revitalization of our grand historic neighborhood and for their outstanding accomplishments, and dedication to the Over-the-Rhine Community."

Dayton Conference Invites Rostered Leaders and Lay Members of Area Congregations to May 3 Gathering--Bishop Holloway to Present
The Dayton Conference invites rostered leaders and lay members of congregations in the Dayton Conference to a gathering at Peace Lutheran Church, 3530 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, Ohio at 7 pm on May 3, 2012.

2012 ELCA Glocal Event Bulletin Insert for Use in Your Congregation
Please share this bulletin insert with your congregation to raise awareness of the great workshops and activities offered as part of the Glocal Event.

SynodFest Registration and Ordering Reds Baseball Game Tickets
Registration materials for SynodFest activities, including Lutheran Day at the Reds baseball tickets, will be available soon.

ELCA News

Draft of the Criminal Justice Social Statement Released by ELCA
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is addressing issues in the U.S. criminal justice system and has released the Draft Social Statement on Criminal Justice.

Other News

Money and Your Ministry Workshop Offered May 25 at Capital University
Money and Your Ministry is a workshop offered through Healthy Congregations, Inc., OhioHealth and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors as part of the Health Congregations Leadership Series 2012.

Prayers

Pr. Tom Rutherford as he undergoes shoulder surgery on 4/11

Pr. Al Debelak as he recovers from heart surgery

Upcoming Events

April 4, 2012 9:00AM
Cincinnati Conference Book Club
Pete Rudowski's House

April 4, 2012 9:30AM
Southwest Central Ohio Conference Cluster
Grace of God, 1000 Demorest Rd, Columbus

April 5, 2012 9:30AM
Cincinnati Conference Rostered Leaders Gathering
Good Shepherd, 7701 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati

April 5, 2012 10:00AM
South Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting

April 14, 2012
SOS Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering
Dayton Conference
Good Shepherd, Kettering

April 15, 2012
ELCA Youth Ministry Training Webinar

April 15, 2012
SOS Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering
Scioto Conference
First, Ashville

April 17, 2012 10:00-11:30AM
Central Ohio 5.5 Cluster Meeting--Host Pr. Karl Gaston
Linden Lutheran Church, Columbus

April 17, 2012 12:00PM
West Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting
Salem Lutheran, 70 E. Dayton St., West Alexandria

April 18, 2012 11:00AM
East Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting

April 19, 2012 8:15-10:00AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting-Host LSS & Mary Lasits
Lutheran Social Services, 500 W. Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington