Synod Council Highlights April 2023

The Northwestern Ohio Synod Executive Committee approved a summer sabbatical for Bishop Daniel from June through early September 2023. Bishop Daniel will begin and end this sabbatical in spiritual retreat and focus on: -      Rest, renewal, and retreat -      Tending to the body, mind, and soul -      Expanding cultural intelligence through immersive learning -      Reconnecting with God’s creation -      Engage in intentional rest, reading, and visioning for the future of northwest Ohio If you require assistance during this time, please call the Northwestern Ohio Synod office at (419) 423-3664. As this sabbatical approaches, we invite you to join us as we pray for the Holy Spirit to renew and inspire Bishop Daniel.

Below are some highlights from the April 2023 Synod Council meeting:

Routine roster maintenance actions Acknowledgement of outgoing Synod Council Members Constitution Updates Appointment of the Compensation Guideline Taskforce Approval of June 1, 2024 Assembly Date. The 2024 Assembly will be a simplified one-day event of worship and synod business (voting on budget, elections, resolutions/memorials). More details will be posted to the synod’s webpage in early 2024.

January 2023 Minutes