The District Connection

The second annual Columbus Area LCMS Mission Festival took place on Sunday, June 30th at Atonement Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio. See pics HERE

Mark your calendar now for the 2024 Ohio Winkel for Laity at will take place at Zion Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio on August 17, 2024. DETAILS.

The application for YAVs - Young Adult Volunteers (Adults 19-25) opens July 15th! For more information about YAVs for the ENDURE 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering, CLICK HERE

Get creative! Designs for the T-Shirts worn by the youth from the Ohio District need to be submitted to Karen Dutton by August 1st! DETAILS

The 2113 Youth Worship Service at Gloria-Dei-Hudson, Ohio will be on the SECOND Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM, with the theme: “Christmas in July.” MORE INFO

Lutheran Emergency Response Team (LERT) training is taking place on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Napoleon, Ohio. This LERT Training Event is for obtaining new or renewing/reviewing volunteer certification, enabling volunteers to be received at disaster clean-up sites. This training prepares groups to be on a local team that stands ready to respond when disasters happens and where victims of storm damage are in need of assistance. For more information CLICK HERE

Registration is now open for the October Lay Bible Institute Workshop, “Christian Caregiving for People Suffering with Depression and Anxiety” taking place at Concordia Seminary-St. Louis. MORE INFO 

The 2023 LCMS Annual Report is now available, containing important audited financial information from the FY 2022–2023, as well as general information about Synod work. READ MORE

Lakewood Lutheran School, 14560 Madison Avenue in Lakewood, Ohio is seeking a qualified candidate to facilitate the recruitment and enrollment processes. This is a full time, 12-month position. Training will be provided. Interested persons may contact the school at (216) 221-6941. Church Offices: Please include this information in your newsletters and bulletin announcements. Thank you!

Our Shepherd Lutheran School (K-8) in Painesville, Ohio is seeking a LCMS rostered-worker to fill the position of principal. Our Shepherd is growing and is set up for continued success with the Lord’s blessing. Applicants should be ready and eager to lead a dedicated staff of teachers and serve a diverse student body in the fear and love of the Lord. Applicants should be appropriately qualified or working toward qualification. Applicants can submit a resume including an email address and three references as soon as possible. Applications can be mailed to Our Shepherd Lutheran School, 508 Mentor Ave. Painesville, OH 44077 (Attn: Rev. Kurt Ziemann) or send an email to office@zelc.com. For questions, go to the school website at www.oslpainesville.org/osl/ or call Rev. Kurt Ziemann at 440-357-5174. We look forward to considering your application.

Watch THIS VIDEO from Rev. Bart Day, President and CEO of LCEF, as he makes a special request for investments from individuals and churches. Feel free to visit the investment opportunities HERE. You’ll see opportunities that are as high as 5% for an 18-month fixed-rate term note. Or, if you are looking for something for a shorter investment duration, look at the 6-month note at 4.500%. In any case, know that your investment in LCEF is an investment in growing the church. If you have any questions, reach out to Lisa Hall at lisa.hall@lcef.org / 216-570-7077.