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Upcoming Events
- Book Study at Olivet
- Growing in Faith: Diakonia Registration
- Pedals, Pipes and Pizza Event
- LWF Ingathering - Load the Truck
- Trinity Days 2025!
- Filling Fall Fling
- Marion Correctional Christmas Play
- Rostered Minister Gathering Registration
- Region 6 Boundaries Training Registration
Service and Sponsorship:
- Growing Hope: HopeWood Outdoors Campaign
- Ohio Hunger Network Online Shop
Resource Sharing:
- Ohio Council of Churches Anti-Racism Resources
- The Sermon Supply
Position Postings:
- Business Manager - NWOS
- Communications and Admin. Specialist - NWOS
- Music Minister - Glenwood, Toledo
- Director of Operations - Olivet, Sylvania
- Preschool Teachers + Admin - Hilltop Dayschool
- Building Manager - First, Findlay
- Organist - Zion, Sandusky
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Book Study: "My Body Is Not A Prayer Request" October of 6, 13, 20 and 26 from 6:30-8:00 PM
Olivet, Sylvania
Featuring the book "My Body is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church," by Amy Kenny. Books are $15; please let Becky know if you need a book. Childcare is available upon request. Contact Becky Cress (rcress@olivetsylvania.org or 419-464-2964) to reserve your spot!
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Diakonia Classes Registering Now
Thursdays, October 30 - December 4th
6:00-9:00 PM on Zoom
Registration is now open for the next Growing In Faith: Diakonia courses of the 2025-2026 season. Two virtual courses will run simultaneously every Thursday from 6:00-9:00 PM the weeks of October 30th to December 4th! The Practical Course is Church History and the Foundations Course is Christianity in a Lutheran Key.
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Pipes, Pedals and Pizza
November 15, 2025
St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church
Bowling Green, OH
A hands-on exploration, including crawling around inside St. Al's wonderful Létourneau pipe organ. This is a special introductory workshop (even building a miniature organ together) for students 8-18 who want to learn more about the pipe organ.
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Trinity Days 2025!
October 23-24, 2025
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, OH
Trinity Days is open to anyone seeking to worship, praise, and expand their faith! Paid registration is required for keynote speaker Bishop Leila Ortiz on Thursday. The film 1946: The Mistranslatiation that Shifted a Culture, on Friday is free and open to the public.
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Filling Fall Fling!
November 1, 2025 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Filling Home N160 OH-108 · Napoleon
Join the Women's Guild of Filling Homes for a day of fun! A free-will offering lunch, bake sale, live and silent auctions and raffle are all part of the celebration. Join the party in Hanson Aquatic Therapy Center Gymnasium. All proceeds from this event will support the Filling Homes Transportation Fund.
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Marion Correctional Christmas Play 2025
December 9 at 1 PM + December 10 at 6 PM
Marion Correctional Institution
Come join us for a festive evening at the Marion Correctional Institution! In this special event, the incarcerated adults will showcase their talents in a heartwarming Christmas play. Witness their creativity and dedication as they bring the holiday spirit to life through their performances. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support the rehabilitation efforts of the incarcerated adults and enjoy a memorable evening filled with entertainment and joy. Get your tickets now!
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Ohio Rostered Ministers Gathering
January 20-22, 2026
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
8700 Lyra Dr, Columbus
Registration is now open for the Rostered Ministers Gathering, and clergy are invited to register through December 15. The event will be held at the Hilton - Columbus/Polaris. Cost is $585/person, which is all-inclusive (except for Wednesday dinner). Clergy couples will need to work directly with Mr. Joshua Brodbeck for their registrations, please email jbrodbeck@southernohiosynod.org.
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Region 6 Boundaries Training Opportunity
January 22, 2026 - 1 PM to 4 PM
Are you looking for a boundaries training opportunity? Save the Date: the Southern Ohio Synod ELCA is hosting a boundaries training session on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 1-4 PM in person at the Hilton - Columbus/Polaris. This event is open to all Rostered Ministers in Region 6! Registration information will be available shortly. As a reminder, all Rostered Ministers must complete Boundaries Training every 3 years.
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Growing Hope:
Campaign for HopeWood Outdoors
HopeWood Outdoors is launching a new capital campaign! This campaign is called Growing Hope and our desire is to expand the impact of Lutheran outdoor ministries here in Ohio. With a goal of $2.5 million, the priorities of Growing Hope include projects at both HopeWood Pines and HopeWood Shores, as well as the expansion of HopeWood Connect.
God is already bringing growth to HopeWood’s ministries, including 190% growth in campers since 2022. What a blessing to know that God is already Growing Hope among us! We want you to join us in Growing Hope, too. We invite you to read attached documents will share more details about how God is expanding ministry through HopeWood Outdoors.
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Ohio Hunger Network Online Store
NOW OPEN!
The Hunger Network in Ohio - A faith-based, ecumenical ministry working to end hunger by addressing the root causes of poverty has recently launched a t-shirt and coffee mug sale to support our efforts. Multiple designs and colors available.
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Ohio Council of Churches
Anti-Racism Resources
For the fifth year, Ohio Council of Churches has developed a series of resources to guide worship and parish conversations around the work of anti-racism. For 13 weeks after Anti Racism Sunday (Oct 19, 2026), faith communities will walk together through this work, towards MLK Day and the Day of Prayer for Christian Unity.
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Sermon Supply Library
Region 6 Sermon Resource
We’re excited to officially launch The Sermon Supply, a collaborative project from the synods of Region 6!
Beginning today, congregations can access a growing library of sermon videos and manuscripts—designed to support preaching ministry across our synods. Whether you're looking for pulpit supply options, a fresh voice, or support during vacation time, these sermons are free to use and rooted in the Gospel.
Each sermon is filed in a folder by lectionary number, making it easy to find what you need.
Thank you for being part of this shared ministry. We hope these sermons equip and encourage you and your communities in the weeks to come.
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Business Manager
Northwestern Ohio Synod
The Northwestern Ohio Synod is seeking a Business Manager to be responsible for managing the financial records, reporting and compliance requirements of the synod. This role ensures accurate accounting, budgeting, and financial stewardship in alignment with the synod's mission and policies.
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Communication and Administrative Specialist
Northwestern Ohio Synod
The Northwestern Ohio Synod is seeking a Communication and Administrative Specialist to serve God and share in the mission of the Northwestern Ohio Synod (NWOS) through clear and effective communication that highlights the synod’s tagline, mission, and values, and by providing administrative and clerical support for the Assistants to the Bishop.
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Music Minister at Glenwood, Toledo
Are you a passionate, talented musician looking to grow your skills in a supportive community and a disciple of Jesus looking to experience a multicultural worship celebration? Join Glenwood Lutheran Church as our Part-Time Music Minister, where your gifts can help bring out the best in others through inclusive, diverse worship music.
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Director of Operations - Olivet, Sylvania
Olivet Lutheran Church is seeking a compassionate, organized and mission-driven Director of Operations to lead the administrative and operational functions of our vibrant congregation. Our vision is: "Celebrating the power of the Holy Spirit by inviting all people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus." Learn more about Olivet at www.olivetsylvania.org
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Preschool Teachers + Preschool Administrator
St. John's Hilltop Dayschool
St. John's Hilltop Dayschool, a ministry of St. John's Lutheran Church, has been a part of the Stony Ridge comunity for more than 50 years, serving children from 18 months through school-aged children in after school care. Please contact the office to schedule an interview 419-837-5115
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Building Manager
First Lutheran, Findlay
The ministry of the Building Manager is to clean, maintain and preserve the properties of First Lutheran Church. The Building Manager shall be responsible for the day-to-day care of the church property. This also includes, but is not be limited to, scheduling needed contractors; coordinating volunteers for large, time-intensive projects; and maintaining the Church Property Budget.
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