Northwestern Ohio Synod

10/19/2026

This weekend, Bishop Daniel joined Pastor Shawn Schneider and the people of St. Paul’s, North Robinson, to celebrate 150 years of ministry! Several clergy and their families also gathered to give thanks for the generations who have worshiped, served, and shared God’s love through this congregation.

And the generosity was almost more than the church could hold! The Noisy Can Offering was so heavy that it pulled the credence table right off the wall. Now that’s some weighty giving!

Happy 150th anniversary, St. Paul’s! May God’s love continue to overflow through you and into your community.

10/19/2026

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued a statement on the recent proposal to livestream an ex*****on in the United States.

"As a church, we are not strangers to the mournful effects of violent crime. Our congregations minister to victims, to offenders and to communities that experience the ripple effects of its trauma. We recognize the need to protect people from violence, to call perpetrators to repentance, and to seek restoration for victims. United in our resistance to hate and in our joy over the good news of God’s grace, we minister to an often-vengeful society with words and actions of hope, justice and healing."

Read the full statement: elca.org/news/bishop-curry-issues-statement-on-the-death-penalty

10/16/2026

This World Food Day, you’re invited to join ELCA World Hunger in taking action for a just world where all are fed.

ELCA World Hunger is our church’s ministry to end hunger and poverty. Please give now and you can be part of the response as we work creatively and courageously toward a just world where all are fed.

10/16/2026

Honoring World Food Day with words that nourish the spirit and inspire action. These prayers and hymns invite reflection on God’s abundance and our call to ensure all are fed. Take a moment to pause, pray, and join the movement toward a world where every neighbor has enough.

10/15/2026

Join us for our monthly Common Table meeting, an intentionally ecumenical and inclusive community for young adults ages 18-35.
Come enjoy meaningful community and connection.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 from 6 - 8pm
Reynolds Corners Branch Library
4833 Dorr St, Toledo, OH 43615

We are exploring the theme of light and darkness through a fun activity and conversation. We will end with light and darkness themed interactive prayer stations.

Whether you're looking for community, curiosity, or just a fun night out, you
belong at the table. We hope to see you there!

You can find more information at this link or at the link in our bio: https://sites.google.com/view/commontable/home

10/15/2026

Don't forget to register for this great event!

Hey NWOS Youth & Young Adults! 👋

Come spend the afternoon with us at Golf, Guitars & Gazebos on October 25th, 2026! We'll gather for food, worship, conversation, hot chocolate, and a round of disc golf in the park.

No disc golf experience? No problem! Discs will be provided if needed.

This is a great opportunity to meet other young adults from across the synod, build connections, and enjoy a fall afternoon together.

Carter Park, Bowling Green�
Starts at 1:30 PM
We can't wait to see you there! 🎶🥏🍂☕

Register by scanning the QR in the image or by clicking this link or the link in our bio: https://stmarksbg.breezechms.com/form/23282c

10/14/2026

Don't forget to register for the 2027 All-Ohio RMG! Registration Closes Jan. 5th, 2027.

🔵Join Us for the 2027 All-Ohio Rostered Ministers Gathering 🔵

When: January 19th - 21st, 2027
Where: Sawmill Creek & Resort (Huron, Ohio)
Who: Open to all Rostered Ministers (Active, Retired, OLFC), Synod Authorized Ministers, Interns, and Seminarians in any ELCA Ohio Synod.

About Our Keynote:
Rev. Dr. Troy Troftgruben is an ordained ELCA pastor who serves as Professor of New Testament and the Wagner Chair in Biblical Theology at Wartburg Seminary, where he has taught since 2013. Before that, he served for five years as a pastor in Grand Forks, ND. A graduate of Luther Seminary (M.Div.) and Princeton Seminary (Ph.D), Troy’s areas of specialty are Luke and Acts and early church communities. He has written Rooted and Renewing (Fortress, 2019), Bearing Witness in Acts and Today (Cascade, 2025), and is presently working on a commentary on Luke's Gospel. Troy also contributes regularly to Augsburg's Sundays and Seasons: Preaching.

By vocation, Troy sees himself as a pastor with a specialized call: the spiritual formation of church leaders. He is married and has two nearly adult children. For Sabbath time, Troy enjoys playing and listening to local music, biking, being outdoors, and practicing the discipline of hope by following Minnesota sports teams and the Chicago Cubs.

Find more information and how to register by visiting this link or the link in our bio: https://conta.cc/4xWl9il

10/13/2026

Our next e-news will be published on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026! Please submit events, service opportunities, job postings and more to https://bit.ly/NWOS-e-news

10/12/2026

"Give thanks for Indigenous communities that have lived in the Americas and other parts of the world for thousands of years. Pray that we will not overlook them in our telling of history and that we will honor our church’s commitment to repentance, reconciliation, healing, respect and unity as children of God." —Prayer Ventures

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day!

"Give thanks for Indigenous communities that have lived in the Americas and other parts of the world for thousands of years. Pray that we will not overlook them in our telling of history and that we will honor our church’s commitment to repentance, reconciliation, healing, respect and unity as children of God." —Prayer Ventures

10/08/2026

Hey NWOS Youth & Young Adults! 👋

Come spend the afternoon with us at Golf, Guitars & Gazebos on October 25th, 2026! We'll gather for food, worship, conversation, hot chocolate, and a round of disc golf in the park.

No disc golf experience? No problem! Discs will be provided if needed.

This is a great opportunity to meet other young adults from across the synod, build connections, and enjoy a fall afternoon together.

Carter Park, Bowling Green�
Starts at 1:30 PM
We can't wait to see you there! 🎶🥏🍂☕

Register by scanning the QR in the image or by clicking this link or the link in our bio: https://stmarksbg.breezechms.com/form/23282c