The Ohio Council of Churches

10/24/2026

A helpful voting reminder doesn't have to be complicated or political.

Check out our sample bulletin insert with basic information about poll location hours, voter ID requirements, and early & absentee voting information!

Click here to download today! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6aa7d011cca19d41118fcdd6/t/6ad234c7724d904337932527/1792160969929/Bulletin+insert+voting.png

10/23/2026

Before Election Day, take five minutes to confirm the basics.

▪️Your registration status
▪️Your polling location
▪️How you're voting, whether in person, early, or absentee
▪️That you have acceptable photo ID
▪️Call1-866-OUR-VOTE if you have any questions or concerns, or to report harassment, broken machines, or other irregularities.

Ohio's Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Please use official sources rather than forwarded messages or graphics saved from a previous election, because things change! Everything above is at ohiosos.gov.

Save this one and share it with your congregation.

06/05/2026

Spending time with the Northeast Ohio ELCA Synod. It was good to see all of our Lutheran Governing Board members together.
L-R Deacon Nick Bates,Interim Executive Director, Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt (Southern Ohio), Bishop Daniel Beaudoin (NW Ohio) and Bishop Laura Barbins (NE Ohio and host bushop).

05/02/2026

Dr. Rev. Amariah McIntosh leads a powerful day on christian nationalism.

04/01/2026

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Happy 5 year anniversary to our Governing Board Secretary Rev. Allen Harris!!

03/30/2026

Former director dr.. Rev. Jack Sullivan Jr. And current director deacon Nick Bates stand in solidarity with our interfaith colleagues.

03/25/2026

Happy birthday to former Executive Director Rebecca Tollefson!!

03/20/2026

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MIDYEAR 2026!

🙌🏾 We will worship. We will celebrate. We will transform!

Join us as we salute our Episcopal Leadership on 50 Years of Ministry and 40 Years of Marriage!

🗓️ April 30th & May 1st
📍 Renaissance Columbus | Westerville-Polaris Hotel

🛏️ Book your room at the link below!
https://3rddistrictame.com/midyear

03/13/2026

View our Multi-Racial Knowledge Series sponsored by our Anti-Racism Team

My name is Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr., and I am the executive director of the Ohio Council of Churches, a 105-year-old statewide organization that brings together 17 Christian Ohio denominations as a Jesus Christ movement for unity, justice, and peace.

03/13/2026

The OCC Gun Violence Prevention Committee invites you to join them as attendees at the:

11th Annual John D. Stratton Conference: The Spirit of Peace

In order to foster interdisciplinary conversations around peace and nonviolence, the Ashland Center for Nonviolence presents the 2026 John D. Stratton Conference, centered on the theme: “The Spirit of Peace.”

This conference will explore how spiritual, religious, and contemplative traditions understand, articulate, and display peace commitments.

Location:
Richard E. And Sandra J. Dauch College Of Business And Economics
400 College Ave, Ashland, OH 44805

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT

Event Policy: This event has a no refund policy.