Resources for Congregations

The following resources are available on our website to assist congregations in the Northwestern Ohio Synod as they live their mission in Christ.

CONSTITUTIONS – Congregations, Synod and ELCA Churchwide

NWOS Mission Grant Opportunity (Grant Guidelines and Application)

The 2011 Synod Assembly approved a $20,000 Mission-focused matching grant pilot project for congregations who are interested in, are developing, and/or are currently running mission initiatives.  The grant application cycle is open from October 1, 2011 – 5:00 pm January 31, 2012. Grant requests must be limited to $1,000.  Grant applications may be mailed to the Synod Council Grants Committee at the synod office or emailed in a pdf format to sherry.krieger@nwos-elca.org.   Grants will be awarded beginning in February, 2012.  For more information contact Sherry Krieger at the email above.

Matching Grant Guidelines and Application

Links

Parochial Reports
Access and complete the annual reports.  Due February 15, 2012

2012 Mission Support Plan
(AKA Statement of Intent) 

Augsburg Fortress
The ministry of publishing within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Book of Faith Initiative
A grass-roots approach embracing a common vision in which all are invited to open scripture and join the conversation.

2012 Compensation Guidelines
Rostered with Parsonage, Rostered with Housing, Rostered Lay

NWOS Directory
Congregations, Rostered Leaders, Rostered Lay Leaders, Conference Deans

ELCA Graphics Search
Image files from the ELCA website.

ELCA.org Daily Bible Reading
A daily reading provided by the ELCA website.

ELCA.org Devotions
Bible-based devotions for personal and family study.

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio
Bringing people together to experience Christ through natural settings and programs.

Supply Pastor List
A listing of pastors available for supply within the Northwestern Ohio Synod.

Downloads

• A Church's Guide to Electronic Giving
  Effective ideas for promoting electronic donations.

• Synod Assembly Report 2011
  A summary of events from the 2011 Northwestern Ohio Synod Assembly.

• LMM Mighty Mac Walk SAVE THE DATE flyer
  

• Bulletin Insert 1 - Appeal Introduction
  an insert to use the first Sunday you are introducing the Appeal to your congregation.

• Bulletin Insert 2 - Preparing Leaders
  A bulletin insert that explains ministries support by "preparing leaders" funds

• Bulletin Insert 3 - Strengthening Congregations
  an insert describing those ministries supported by the appeal that strengthen and renew congregations in this church - locall and nationally

• Bulletin Insert 4 - Reaching Around the World
  this insert describes the global ministries supported by the appeal - Malaria project and building help for our Companion synod in Dodoma Diocese, Tanzania

• Appeal Newsletter Article - A Message from Bishop Lohrmann
  A message for every member from Bishop Lohrmann

• Temple Talk 2
  continue sharing the appeal through a second temple talk

• Temple Talk 3
  Get your members excited for the Ingathering Sunday through this temple talk!

• Appeal Stories to Share
  here's some stories to share with your members about how appeal dollars really help others

• 2011 Synod Appeal Brochure
  a comprehensive brochure that describes the 2011 Synod Appeal and the ministries supported by donations

• Youth Gathering Information
  Planning and registration information

• Bishop's Fall Conference Invite 2011
  Bulletin insert invitation to every member

• ELCA Peace Social Statemet
  The 1995 Social Statement adopted by the ELCA on peace and the call to be peacemakers

• LOMO October events
  bulletin insert

• NWOS Mission Grant Opportunity (Guidelines and Application)
  mission matching fund grants

• Interfaith Worship for Work and Workers
  interfaith worship for work and workers

• AGAPE in Concert - get ready for the National Youth Gathering
  Agape and Rewind in concert

• Mission Support Plan
  

• 2012 Mission Support Plan (Statement of Intent)
  

• 2012 List of ELECTED POSITIONS
  

• 2012 VITA Form
  

• List of ELECTED POSITIONS
  

• 2012 VITA Form
  

• Lenten Pericope Study Flyer
  

• Lenten Pericope Study Flyer
  

• Current Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations
  

• Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations
  

• By Design: Moms Group
  

• St. Mark, Toledo Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Benefit
  

• By Design Event Flyer
  

• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Flyer
  

• Trivent bulletin inserts
  

• Gentle Worship flyer
  

• LOMO hits the big screen
  

• Buildings for a New Tomorrow
  

• Mission Support bulletin insert
  

• Health Assessment Treasurer Letter
  

• Doctor Letter for Health Assessment Numbers
  

• Episcopal New Buildings Invitation
  

• Women's Spring Gathering Information Flyer
  

• Women's Spiritual Gathering Registration Form
  

• By Design
  

• LOMO 3 5 2012
  

• WELCA Overiew
  

• 2011 HOW TO GUIDE for Congregation Constitutional Revisions
  how to modify congregational constitutions

• Bishop Lohrmann Easter Message 2012
  

• 2012 Voting Member Pre-Assembly Meeting Invite
  

• Pre-Assembly Meeting Invitation
  

• Healthy Congregations Brochure and Registration Information - May 25, 2012
  

• May 2012 Message for the Synod (Newsletter Article)
  

• A Message for the Synod (Congregational Newsletter Article)
  message synod newsletter article