02/15/2012

E-bulletin for the Week of February 15, 2012

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Synod News

It's Not too Late to Register for the Congregational 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. Location of the meeting is David Lutheran Church, 300 Groveport Rd, Canal Winchester, OH.

March and April Issues of The Parish Paper Ready for Download and Distribution
The March and April 2012 issues of The Parish Paper are posted to the synod website in the "Communications," section under "Congregations."

2% Savings Adds Up Fast! Find Out How
We have the opportunity to all earn a 2% discount on our ELCA health contributions again in 2012. Each congregation and organization in our synod will receive a 2% discount on contributions for all of 2012 if 65% of the eligible ELCA-primary plan members and spouses in our synod complete the online Mayo Clinic Health Assessment by April 30. Our estimated collective savings for 2012 is $33,000.

Affiliates/Partners News

Author, Peter Rollins, to Give Workshop at Bexley Hall--Free and Open to the Public Feb 19
On Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 3-5 pm at Bexley Hall, Peter Rollins, author of The Orthodox Heretic, How (Not) to Speak of God, and Insurrection, will give a free workshop titled "Pyrotheology and the Faith Collective: Challenges and Opportunities for the Denominational Church."

LOMO Ad Premiering at Theaters in March
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio (LOMO) is taking it's summer fun opportunities to the big screen!

Prayers

Pr. Shannon Vogelezang as she prepares to have surgery

Update 2/10/12 Pr. Leslie Fox--Surgery rescheduled. Prayers still needed.

Pr. Dave Shugert regarding Chronic Leukemia and Myelodisplasia

Update 2/10/12 Pr. Steve Gellately regarding surgery

Upcoming Events

February 15, 2012 11:00AM
East Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting
Cherry House Restaurant, Beavercreek

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 19, 2012 3:00PM
Peter Rollins Workshop Titled "Pyrotheology and the Faith Collective: Challenges and Opportunities for the Denominational Church"
Free and Open to the Public
Bexley Hall, 583 Sheridan Road in Columbus, OH

February 21, 2012 10:00AM
Columbus East Side Cluster Meeting
Epiphany Lutheran Church, Pickerington

February 21, 2012 10:00AM
Central Ohio 5.5 Cluster Meeting--Host Pr. Tim Kuenzli
Epiphany Lutheran Church, Pickerington

February 21, 2012 12:00PM
West Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting
Salem Lutheran, 70 E. Dayton St., West Alexandria

February 25, 2012
Lay Leaders' Day Event
David Lutheran Church, 300 Groveport Rd, Canal Winchester, OH