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Northwestern Ohio Synod
Welcome to the website for the Northwestern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are 145 churches journeying together: strengthening, challenging and supporting one another as God leads us in living God’s mission with each other and the wo
Beacon of Hope
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
-Matthew 5:14-16 NIV
“In Northwestern Ohio there are 1.5 million people who live in 24 counties. They are God’s people so they are our parishioners.”
~Bishop Daniel BeaudoinGod is Truly With Us
1God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;3 though its waters roar and foam,though the mountains tremble with its tumult.4 There is a...
Compensation Guideline Clinics
Do you have questions about the 2025-2026 Compensation Guidelines? Bring your treasurer, compensation team and/or council members to any one of these clinics. Meet with the Compensation Team and Synod Staff to ask questions, receive support in developing upcoming...
Rest for Our Souls around the Campfire
"Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew...
One Body, Many Members
"Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body...." "But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to...
Welcome to the website for the Northwestern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are 145 churches journeying together: strengthening, challenging and supporting one another as God leads us in living God’s mission with each other and the world.
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