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Don't forget to register for our next Policy Impact Seminar!Policy Impact Seminars will consider the impact of federal p...
10/08/2026

Don't forget to register for our next Policy Impact Seminar!

Policy Impact Seminars will consider the impact of federal policies in a factual way and examine its implications.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
7-8 PM
Zoom

Topic:
Faith in Democracy: Ensuring a Fair & Accurate Election Day

Deacon Nick Bates from the Hunger Network in Ohio and the Ohio Council of Churches will join us to look at the theology behind valuing open and fair elections; will balance the rumors and truth about what is happening this election; will offer way to ensure a good election experience for yourself and others; and will look at how you and your church can engage in in an open and fair election process.

Click here to register to receive the Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/2s3k3jzd
This event is open to Rostered Ministers and lay leaders.

Note: Registration closes tomorrow!

📆 Save the Date for Council President Boot Camp!January 25, 20276:30 - 8:30 PMJoin Bishop Dillahunt and Pastor Abrams on...
10/07/2026

📆 Save the Date for Council President Boot Camp!

January 25, 2027
6:30 - 8:30 PM

Join Bishop Dillahunt and Pastor Abrams on Zoom for an evening of fun, information and conversation about being a new (or returning) Council President and or vice president.

Registration information will be available soon!

📣 📣 📣 ELCA World Hunger Daily Bread Grants - Requests Open!Starting October 1st, congregations can request a Daily Bread...
10/06/2026

📣 📣 📣 ELCA World Hunger Daily Bread Grants - Requests Open!

Starting October 1st, congregations can request a Daily Bread Grant from ELCA World Hunger. Requests from ELCA congregations will be accepted until October 21, 2026.

Daily Bread Grants help neighbors experiencing hunger while also serving as a catalyst for garnering additional financial support. Funding from a Daily Bread Grant is meant to supplement existing food-based ministries.

Click here to complete the Request Form: https://tinyurl.com/mu7z3mpa
Note: The request form is open until October 21, 2026!

This morning, Pr. Grate (Assistant to the Bishop for Discernment, Formation, & Digital Ministries) joined St. John's (Za...
10/04/2026

This morning, Pr. Grate (Assistant to the Bishop for Discernment, Formation, & Digital Ministries) joined St. John's (Zanesville) for worship, where she was invited to preach and preside over Communion.

Thank you for the invitation, Pr. Combs & St. John's!

Today, Pr. Abrams (Assistant to the Bishop) installed Pr. Kayla Hopgood as Pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church (Columbus...
10/04/2026

Today, Pr. Abrams (Assistant to the Bishop) installed Pr. Kayla Hopgood as Pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church (Columbus)!

Congratulations Pastor Hopgood & Redeemer! We are so grateful for your ministry within !

A Message from Bishop Dillahunt:"Dear Deacons and Pastors of the Southern Ohio Synod,With grateful hearts, we give thank...
10/02/2026

A Message from Bishop Dillahunt:

"Dear Deacons and Pastors of the Southern Ohio Synod,
With grateful hearts, we give thanks for each of you.

You proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and lead God’s people in worship. You sit through long meetings and you sit beside those in prison. You encourage the weary, pray with those facing hard days, and advocate for equity and justice. In ways, seen and unseen, you serve faithfully and we notice."

Click to read the full message: https://tinyurl.com/ymmdsjrb

ICYMI, from this quarter's Generosity News:This quarter's edition focused on several of the Synod-sponsored youth acti...
10/01/2026

ICYMI, from this quarter's Generosity News:

This quarter's edition focused on several of the Synod-sponsored youth activities and we wanted you to hear directly from the congregations who have hosted these events!

The first article shares more about the Amazing Grace Day Camp, hosted at Abiding Christ (Fairborn) and lifts up the important partnership between their congregation, the Southern Ohio Synod, and HopeWood Outdoors!

Click here to read this article, in full, and learn about how God is at work through this important ministry: https://tinyurl.com/3ta6ufpr

It's beginning to look a lot like autumn ... and we are excited about the fall programming with HopeWood Outdoors - LOMO...
09/30/2026

It's beginning to look a lot like autumn ... and we are excited about the fall programming with HopeWood Outdoors - LOMO! 🍁 🍂

Who's ready for some retreats and s'mores?

📣 Registration is open for our next Policy Impact Seminar!Policy Impact Seminars will consider the impact of federal pol...
09/29/2026

📣 Registration is open for our next Policy Impact Seminar!

Policy Impact Seminars will consider the impact of federal policies in a factual way and examine its implications.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
7-8 PM
Zoom

Topic:
Faith in Democracy: Ensuring a Fair & Accurate Election Day

Deacon Nick Bates from the Hunger Network in Ohio and the Ohio Council of Churches will join us to look at the theology behind valuing open and fair elections; will balance the rumors and truth about what is happening this election; will offer way to ensure a good election experience for yourself and others; and will look at how you and your church can engage in in an open and fair election process.

Click here to register to receive the Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/2s3k3jzd
This event is open to Rostered Ministers and lay leaders.

Note: Registration will close on Friday, October 9, 2026!

This is the week the Fall Ingatherings begin for Lutheran World Relief!These congregations have volunteered to be our sy...
09/28/2026

This is the week the Fall Ingatherings begin for Lutheran World Relief!

These congregations have volunteered to be our synod’s Ingathering sites:

St. Luke Columbus (collecting Oct 2)

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kettering, OH (collecting Oct 2-3)

Faith Lutheran Church Whitehall Ohio (collecting Oct 5-11)

St. John's Lutheran Church - Zanesville, Ohio (collecting Oct 5-8)

We are grateful for these congregations volunteering to ensure we have in-gathering sites across !

Please use this link (https://bit.ly/3Ci6kwc) check these congregation’s listings on the LWR In-gathering for further information, including dropoff time windows!

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9200 Worthington Road , Suite 140
Columbus, OH
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