09/21/2011

E-bulletin for the Week of September 21, 2011

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Synod News

Celebration! Worship! Called to Common Mission!
Come for worship, celebration and discussion on the future of the Church with our Episcopal colleagues as we gather as full communion partners in our common mission to share the Gospel in Southern Ohio and the world.

Reminder! Upcoming ELCA Session II Youth Ministry Training Events
All youth ministry teams are invited to attend this FREE training opportunity and stay for additional planning details regarding the 2012 National Youth Gathering.

Oct 10 ELCA Youth Ministry Training Session Moved to St. John's, Zanesville

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Synod Road Show coming to your conference. See dates below. Look for more information in the coming weeks.

October 6, 2011 7:00PM
Dayton Conference Road Show
Synod Fall Consultation Gathering
Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 155 E. Thruston Blvd., Dayton

October 8, 2011 10:00AM-12:00PM
Central Ohio Conference Road Show
Synod Fall Consultation Gathering
North Community Lutheran Church, 114 Morse Rd., Columbus

October 8, 2011 2:00-4:00PM
Scioto Conference Road Show
Synod Fall Consultation Gathering
First English Lutheran Church, 220 N. Columbus St., Lancaster

October 9, 2011 5:00-7:00PM
Northwest Conference Road Show
Synod Fall Consultation Gathering
Zion Lutheran Church, 18 N Fourth St., Tipp City

October 13, 2011 7:00-9:00PM
Cincinnati Conference Road Show
Synod Fall Consultation Gathering
Lord of Life, West Chester

October 16, 2011 3:00-6:00PM
Muskingum Conference Road Show
Synod Fall Consultation Gathering
New Hope Lutheran Church, 8015 East St., Adamsville

2010-2011 SOS Leadership Institute is Almost Complete...Apply Today to be Part of the 2012-2013 Class!
The Leadership Institute's Core Curriculum is for pastors and lay leaders who want to:

Learn about the organizational components which encourage or inhibit ministry growth
Expand ministry to both members and the outside community
Revitalize a congregation that has plateaued
Reverse numerical decline in their congregation

Time is Running Out to Register for the Small Town and Rural Ministry Retreat
Pastors and their families of Small Town and Rural (STaR) Ministries in Ohio are invited to a weekend of rest, fellowship and education. This retreat is an opportunity to network with others in a similar ministry setting.

ELCA News

ELCA Board of Pensions Offers Webinar to Explain Benefit Costs
ELCA benefits contribution rates for 2012 were announced last month. Do you know what you're paying for, and why?

2011 ELCA Ohio Women's Clergy Retreat, Oct 13--Register Today!
The 2011 ELCA Ohio Women's Clergy Retreat (Oct 13-14) is designed to give clergywomen across the state a chance to unwind, have time for reflection and deep discussion, and form new relationships with their colleagues at the beautiful Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center.