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
185 congregations
3 mission congregations
74,664 baptized members
Our mission as the Northeastern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America, empowered by the Word and Sacraments, is to worship the Lord of the
church, nurture the faith among believers, witness to the grace of God in Jesus Christ,
serve the needs of all people, and provide the necessary support to facilitate this
mission.