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THE DISTRICT CONNECTION

June 14, 2022

23rd Regular Convention

Ohio District LCMS

June 22-24, 2022

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Read the June 2022 LCMS StewardCAST newsletter featuring the article: Stewards of our Body: Sacred Space for a Sacred Purpose

St. James Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio celebrated their 175th anniversary on Sunday, June 12, 2022. The congregation and guests gathered for an outdoor lunch with children's games. Lunch was followed by a special afternoon anniversary worship service, with Ohio District President Kevin Wilson preaching. SEE PICS

The LCMS Office of International Mission launched a new way for people in the LCMS to get to know the Synod’s international missionaries. READ MORE

Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, the Rev. Steve Law, pastor of Wollaston Lutheran Church in Quincy, MA, will present a FREE WEBINAR entitled “Insights on Establishing Ministry Among the Chinese” from 1–2 P.M. CT on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

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The Michigan District of the LCMS, one of our vital ministry partners, will once again offer the Lutheran Adult Gathering at the spectacular Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island this October. As we have done many times in the past, CUWAA is honored to help support this event. The Gathering provides a wonderful weekend of renewal and growth as we come together as God’s people.

For more information about the Gathering,

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You're invited to join the 40th Anniversary celebration of Lutheran Summer Music Academy (LSM) this summer, June 26 to July 24, 2022, either in person or online, for recitals, concerts, and worship services. You'll find all important information, including an events calendar, livestream link, and travel arrangements, regularly updated HERE

“Why can’t I just let my kids sort this out?” Avoiding planning because of fear of the unknown or worry about legal expenses might create a temptation to kick the can down the alley for someone else to address the gift planning needs within an estate. However, it won’t be any easier for children or grandchildren to figure things out. In addition, you cannot be confident that next generations share the same values or priorities as you. Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor can help you accomplish this task. Contact Eileen Fitzenreiter at [email protected] or 419-822-6461.

Our stewardship processes are designed to reconnect your members to your congregation’s ministries while encouraging them to live as faithful stewards of the Lord’s gifts every day. Our hope is that by regularly engaging in Stewardship processes, your members are ever more involved and devoted to the collective ministries of your congregation. Contact Lisa Hall, LCEF Ohio District Vice President via email at: [email protected] or call her at: 216-570-7077.

The District Connection exists to inform and inspire the congregations and partners of

the Ohio District LCMS in fostering the fulfillment of the Great Commission.