The 2019 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly registration is now open!
The 2019 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly takes place on June 7-8 at the HPER Center, 250 Bill Edwards Drive, Wittenberg University, in Springfield, Ohio. Our theme for assembly is Stronger and Better Together: On the way. Our focus scripture is Luke 24:13-24. We are delighted to welcome our ELCA representative, The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop.
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03/21/2019
Clergy housing allowance ruled 'constitutional' by federal appeals court
The Freedom From Religion Foundation argued successfully in a Wisconsin district court that the long-standing exemption for religious housing in the IRS tax code violated the First Amendment’s establishment clause. But a three-judge panel of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the lower court decision on Friday (March 15).
03/20/2019
MVPs (Ministries, Vendors & Partners) invited to display at 2019 Synod Assembly
There's an exciting opportunity for our Vendors and Partners to sponsor our Fellowship Dinner and the Assembly in general--lots of perks for those who choose to do so! Check it out!
03/18/2019
Assembly reports due by May 10, 2019 to be included in pre-assembly materials
If you send in an annual report for publication in the SOS pre-assembly packet, May 10 is your due by date.
Upcoming Events
March 30, 2019
9:30AM
SOS WELCA Spring Gathering--Scioto Conference
Calvary Lutheran Church, 74 W. Main St, Chillicothe
April 4, 2019
10:00-11:30AM
Central Ohio Conference Rostered Ministers Gathering
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
