“State of the Synod” Address by Bishop Barbins
On her 101st day in the office, Bishop Barbins live-streamed a “State of the Synod” address. You can watch that here.
A Message from Bishop Barbins
“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral...
April 27, 2020 Update on COVID-19 Impacts from Bishop Abraham Allende
A PDF of this letter can be downloaded here. Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the...
COVID-19: Important March 16 Update from Bishop Allende
A downloadable PDF of this letter is available here. March 16, 2020 Dear siblings in Christ of the Northeastern Ohio Synod, Grace and peace in these times of uncertainty from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ! In my previous letter I stated that decisions about...
Letter from Bishop Allende Regarding COVID-19 & Congregational Concerns
(Click here to download a PDF of this letter.) March 12, 2020 Dear siblings in Christ of the Northeastern Ohio Synod, As the COVID-19 crisis continues to escalate, we are mindful of your concerns, especially when it comes to worship and other religious gatherings. We will continue to provide as...
Pastoral Letter on the Supreme Court Ruling
For a PDF of this letter, click here. There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. [Galatians 3:28] Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As you are already...