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Deadline Extended! Call for Workshop Proposals for SynodFest 2012 Due Dec 30, 2011
The Education Committee for SynodFest 2012 is issuing a Call for Workshop Proposals from lay and rostered leaders in the Southern Ohio Synod who have an expertise to share with other members of our synod.
Register Today for the 2012 Lay School of Theology Course "Understanding the Psalms"
The Psalms have an “app” for every emotion! This winter and spring the Lay School of Theology course will be exploring the treasure-trove we know as the Book of Psalms. Our instructor, Pr. Steve Kimpel.
Reminder! Please Submit Rostered Leaders and Parochial Reports
It is time for Rostered Leaders in our synod to complete their annual Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop and Congregational Statistics (Parochial) Reports.
End of Year Giving: Now is the Time to Meet or Exceed Your Financial Commitments
Many of our congregations and members wait until the end of the year to meet their financial commitments to the synod, ELCA and/or congregation. It is also the time of year when many of our members decide to give a little extra.
You're Cordially Invited to Join Bishop Holloway for the 2012 Lay Leaders' Day Event--Feb 25
All Congregational Lay Leaders are invited to join Bishop Holloway, the synod staff and guests Karen and Roger Southward for a day of learning, sharing and fellowship.
Congratulations Vida Eterna Iglesia Luterana on a Successful 1st Year!
November 2011 marked the one year anniversary of the naming of Vida Eterna Iglesia Luterana, the mission development congregation in Fairfield, Ohio charged with the call to reach the growing Latino community in this area.
2012 Nominations Form Ready for Downloading: Deadline 1/31/12
Please download the 2012 Nomination Form and begin identifying potential nominees for the following positions to be elected at the 2012 Synod Assembly.
Bishop Hanson's Christmas Message
Please click on the link above to read Bishop Mark Hanson's 2012 Christmas Message.
Correction! Discount on Verizon Services Available to All ELCA Congregations
If your congregation is within a Verizon Wireless territory, you are eligible for a 10% discount on standard rates. Once your congregation signs up, all members of your congregation are eligible for an 8% discount.
Congregations Encouraged to Update Constitutions to Include 2011 Churchwide Assembly Amendments
As a reminder, congregations are encouraged to add to their upcoming Congregational Council agendas the adoption of amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations that were adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in Orlando.
January 2012 LOMO Bulletin Insert Ready for Your New Year's Bulletin or Newsletter
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio (LOMO) is once again offering their excellent winter retreats, just in time to shake off the cabin fever and grow closer to God.
Two February Opportunities for Continuing Education at Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Richard D. Nelson, professor of Old Testament and associate dean at the Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, will talk about “Using the Bible in the Public Square” during the Bible Institute, February 6 and 7, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E. Main Street, Columbus.
On February 16 and 17, noted speaker and author Peter Rollins, who is often identified with emergent Christianity, will explore themes from his latest book, Insurrection, and its implications for mainline congregational denominations.
Register Today for the Ohio Ministries Convocation January 23-24, 2012 in Columbus
The keynote speaker is Ronald H. Sider, Professor of Theology, Holistic Ministry and Public Policy, and Director of the Sider Center on Ministry and Public Policy at Palmer Theological Seminary.
Pr. Gerhard Kraus as he waits for a kidney transplant
Pr. Larry Baker regarding heart problems-Update
Mrs. Jean Baker, mother of Pr. Mary Molnar, regarding health concerns
January 5, 2012 8:15AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting-Host Pr. Chris Adams
North Community Lutheran Church
January 8, 2012
ELCA Youth Ministry Training Webinar
January 8, 2012 5:00PM
Epiphany Festival of Lessons and Carols
Presented by ALCM Columbus: Cantor Connection
Zion Lutheran Church, 766 S. High St., Columbus 43206
January 14-15, 2012
Southern Ohio Synod Leadership Institute
Leadership Traits
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5901 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati OH
January 15-16, 2012
Annual High School Overnight at Jacob's Porch
Ohio State University
January 19, 2012 8:15-10:00AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting-Host Pr. Chris Adams
North Community Lutheran Church
January 20-21, 2012
Synod Council Meeting
Synod Office
January 20-21, 2012
Lutheran Youth Organization Retreat
Camp Kern in Oregonia, Ohio
January 22, 2012
ELCA Youth Ministry Training Webinar
January 23-24, 2012
Ohio Ministries Convocation
The American Dream or God's Dream?
Crowne Plaza Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Ave, Columbus 43229