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Welcome to the Internet home of the Northeastern Ohio Synod (NEOS) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America!

 

These pages contain information about and links to ELCA congregations and ministries in Northeast Ohio. Our web site offers a friendly roadmap of our synod for those seeking a church home, for congregations looking for assistance, for clergy and lay people involved in NEOS ministries, or for those just visiting.

 

We hope that you will find our web site informative and useful. We welcome your feedback and comments.
 

 

 

Quick Facts

One of 65 synods in the ELCA

One of six synods in Region 6

7 conferences

199 congregations

3 mission congregations

80,758 baptized members

289 ordained pastors

22 associates in ministry

4 Deaconess

5 interns

24 specialized ministry calls

 

 

 

2010 STAR Retreat Postponed

 

The November 12-14, 2010 retreat for Small Town and Rural (STAR) has been postponed until 2011. Refunds will be made for those who have registered. If you have any question please contact Pastor Ron Zoesch by phone or e-mail at 330-929-9022 or rzoesch@neos-elca.org.

 

 

Lutheran Malaria Initiative

 

Over $6,000 was collected at the 2010 NEOS Assembly for the Lutheran Malaria Initiative.

 

Lutheran Malaria Initiative VideoThe NEOS Global Mission / Companion Synod Committee has adopted the Lutheran Malaria Initiative as the focus of the committee’s work in 2010 and 2011. Congregations of the synod are encouraged to receive special offerings. The Lutheran Malaria Initiative is an unprecedented collaborative effort among the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and Lutheran World Relief to mobilize the nearly 8 million Lutherans in the United States to join the battle against malaria -- a preventable and treatable disease that kills more than one million people a year.  Please encourage your congregation to engage fully in this important initiative.

 

 

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. 

 

 

Lutheran Disaster Response of Ohio

 

 

Building Hope and Healing: The mission of Lutheran Disaster Response of Ohio is to bring God’s gift of hope and healing to a disastrous situation.

[Lutheran Disaster Response Ohio Area Information]

Upcoming Events

 

September 6

Labor Day, Synod Office & Resource Center Closed

 

September 25

Ecumenical Servant Day, Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Lorain, and Youngstown

[Flyer]

 

September 25

Disaster Preparedness Training, Parma, Parma

[Registration/Info]

 

September 25

A Day Away with Jesus, NEOSW Retreat, Zion, North Canton

[Flyer]

[Registration Form]

 

October 9

Ohio Fair Trade Expo & Market, John Carroll University, University Heights

[Information]

[Bulletin Info]

 

October 11-21

Lutheran/Catholic Ecumenical Pilgrimage: A Journey Towards Understanding Germany and Italy

[Information/Reservations]

 

October 31

The 25th Annual Festival Celebration of the Reformation, St Paul's, Alliance

[Flyer]

 

November 8-10

Renew! Youth & Family Minister's Retreat, Lutheran Memorial Camp

[Flyer/Registration]

 

November 15-17

Repair Ye the Way! Rostered Leader's Retreat, Camp Mowana

[Flyer/Registration]

 

See our Calendar for a complete listing of events and meetings.

 

 

Unified eMailing

 

NEOS Unified Mailing Packet documents can be viewed and printed from your Internet browser.  Click here to check it out! 

 

 

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