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2012 Congregational Remittance Forms Sent by U.S. Mail "Attn: Congregational Treasurers/Financial Secretaries"
As shared in each conference during the 2011 Fall Road Shows, congregational treasurers and financial secretaries will be asked to use a new, more detailed form when remitting Mission Support and other contributions to the synod and ELCA.
Northwest Conference Mixer--Friday, Jan 27 at Abiding Christ, Fairborn
Lay members and rostered leaders of the Northwest Conference are invited to attend a mixer on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Abiding Christ Lutheran Church in Fairborn. Event will begin at 6 pm.
Congregational Lay Leaders 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.
Register Today for the 2012 Lay School of Theology Course "Understanding the Psalms"
This winter and spring the Lay School of Theology course will be exploring the treasure-trove we know as the Book of Psalms.
Dayton Conference Gathering, Feb 2 to Include Worship, Learning and Fellowship--Mark Your Calendars!
All rostered leaders, council members and congregational officers of the Dayton Conference are invited and encouraged to attend a special Dayton Conference Gathering on February 2, 2012 at Christ the King in Centerville.
Double Edition of Reflections on Congregational Life Ready for Download and Sharing
This month, Pr. Pete Rudowski has two editions of Reflections on Congregational Life to share with our synod.
Scholarships Available for Ecumenical Advocacy Days--Deadline for Application is Feb 25
A limited number of partial scholarships are available for companion synod committee members to attend Ecumenical Advocacy Days, March 23-26, 2012, in Washington DC.
Reminder! Register Today for the Ohio Ministries Convocation January 23-24, 2012 in Columbus
The Ohio Council of Churches presents the annual Ohio Ministries Convocation to be held at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel on January 23-24, 2012. This year's theme is "The American Dream or God's Dream?"
Pr. Leslie Fox regarding surgery
Judy Reuning as she undergoes hip replacement surgery
January 19, 2012 8:15-10:00AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting-Host Pr. Chris Adams
North Community Lutheran Church
January 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
February 2, 2012 8:15-10:00AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting-Hosts Pr. Jim Wilson & Vicar Beth Clothier
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
February 2, 2012 10:00AM
Dayton Conference Gathering, Feb 2 to Include Worship, Learning and Fellowship--Mark Your Calendars!
February 5, 2012
ELCA Youth Ministry Training Webinar
February 8-12, 2012
ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza
New Orleans, LA
February 9-10, 2012
Ministry and Money Workshop
Procter Center, 11235 S.R. 38 SE London, Ohio 43140
February 16, 2012 8:15-10:00AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting-Hosts Pr. Jim Wilson & Vicar Beth Clothier
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
February 18, 2012 9:00AM-12:00PM
Hunger Task Force Meeting
Synod Office
February 25, 2012
Lay Leaders' Day Event
David Lutheran Church, 300 Groveport Rd, Canal Winchester, OH