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Northeastern Ohio Synod Council Message

At their meeting on January 23, the Northeastern Ohio Synod Council issued the attached letter. Please read the important message and distribute it as widely as possible within your congregation, by announcement, bulletin, and/or newsletter. [Northeastern Ohio Synod Council Letter]

Haiti Earthquake

On Tuesday, January 12, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked the island country of Haiti, primarily impacting the capital, Port-au-Prince. For information on how to help, resources and information click [here] or on the LDR of Ohio Info link in the left column.

CRTeam 2010 Winter Workshops

for Rostered and Lay Leaders

Workshop registrations may be made by either phone or e-mail to: Charlene Saurman at 330-929-9022 or csaurman@neos-elca.org. Please provide the name, phone number and e-mail address of participants and remember to specify the workshop date and topic. The cost of each workshop is $10 per person. Online registration is also available by clicking [here]. For a complete list of dates and workshops click [here].

New Office Hours

Effective Monday, February 1, 2010 the Northeastern Ohio Synod's offices will be closed on Fridays. All of the bishop's staff and support staff will have their hours and salaries reduced at varied levels. This cutback will necessitate the reduction of some of the staff services and participation. The bishop and her staff are committed to continuing their ministry to the people of the Northeastern Ohio Synod and the ELCA at the best level they can with the reductions. For a list of staff reductions and responsibility cutbacks click [here].

Seasonal Flu & H1N1 Information

Information and guidelines for the seasonal/H1N1 flu and worshiping during times of public health concerns is available by clicking [here] or following the link in the left side column “LDR Ohio Area Info”. Additional information and resources can be found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Red Cross, FLU.gov, Ohio Department of Health and Local Health Districts.

Year of the Steward

A "Year of the Steward" reflection, is based on the Year C Gospel readings from Luke. While every year is the year of the steward, these are special times for such reflection. The following articles are available for use in preparation for Sunday worship, personal devotion or to simply share. Click [here] to view these devotions.

Top 10 Reasons For Congregations to Give 10% (or more) to Mission Support

10. Mission support is an opportunity for your congregation to discover the joy of giving to God's mission beyond yourselves. It turns us from facing inward all of the time to facing outward to our neighbors.

9. Mission support models for your congregation members the experience of what it means to tithe of their resources to God.

8. Mission support provides the opportunity for your members to hear inspirational stories of how their mission support... to continue reading and for a downloadable pamphlet click [here].

Browse our Social Ministries

Our Social Ministry Committee has compiled a list of social ministries offered by NEOS congregations and agencies. You can follow [this link] to browse and search this database for specific ministries.

Looking for a church home?

Over 200 ELCA congregations across Northeast Ohio are waiting to welcome you. Click on the church to locate a Lutheran congregation in your neighborhood.