State of Ohio Stay At Home Order & Frequently Asked Questions (order effective 11:59 p.m., EST, March 23, 2020 until 11:59 p.m. EST, April 6, 2020)

March 30, 2020 update from Bishop Abraham Allende

March 16, 2020 - a "fervent request" from Bishop Abraham Allende

March 12, 2020 update from Bishop Abraham Allende

Letter from Bishop Abraham Allende

Statement and Resource Links from Presiding Bishop Eaton

New: Considerations for Remote Council and Congregation Meetings

Quick links to useful sites and resources:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 page
• ELCA Guidance for Worship in Times of Public Health Concerns
• Lutheran Disaster Response (Ohio) - Congregational Planning Checklist for a Pandemic
• Ohio Department of Health - Order to Limit and Prohibit Mass Gatherings
• Ohio Department of Health Corona Virus (COVID-19) page (updated link)
• Ohio Department of Health - Guidance for Community and Faith-Based Organizations
• The Ohio Channel - a service of Ohio's public broadcasting stations, which includes programs and live updates from the Statehouse
• Pandemic Hope: A Family Devotional for Life During COVID-19
• Worship and Education Links for Congregations in Response to the Corona Virus - compiled by Karen Kaufman, NEOS Resource Specialist

If your congregation is offering live-stream or pre-recorded worship services or sermons, please send details to Marilyn at the synod office. We will list the information here, including links and dates/times (if they are provided to us), so that members of congregations that do not have this capacity can tune in. Email: mmatevia@neos-elca.org

Holy Trinity Lutheran, Akron: Live-streams Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. Click the link on their website (holytrinityakron.org) or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinityakron/

Christ Lutheran, Avon: Pre-recorded sermon posted on Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. Link: https://www.christlutheranavonlake.org/ Live-Streams children’s sermon on Facebook, Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/christlutheranavonlake.org/

Bethel Lutheran, Bath: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/bethellc

St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran, Canton: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 9:15 a.m. (contemporary), 10:30 a.m. (traditional), and Wednesdays during Lent at 6:30 p.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/ssmlc44718

New Covenant Lutheran, East Cleveland: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/New-Covenant-Lutheran-Church-East-Cleveland-116872885039309/

St. Luke's, Cuyahoga Falls: will post recordings of Sunday worship on their Youtube channel and Facebook page.

Faith Lutheran, Fairlawn: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/faithlutheranfairlawn/ A recording of the service is available afterward on their website: www.faithlutheranchurch.org.

St. John’s Lutheran, Highland Heights: Streams a worship service each week via You Tube, with a link to the video posted on St. John’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/St-Johns-Lutheran-Church-147027622036841/

Our Saviour's Lutheran, Hinckley: Posts pre-recorded weekly worship/devotions on their website (link: https://oslchinckley.wordpress.com/) and Facebook page (link: https://www.facebook.com/Our-Saviour-Lutheran-Church-Hinckley-2484003354953829/)

Grace, Hubbard: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays 10:30 a.m. Link: http://facebook.com/gracelutheranhubbard  A recording of the service is available afterward at the church website: http://gracehubbard.org

New Life Lutheran, Liberty: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 10:00 a.m., and Wednesday evenings during Lent at 7:00 p.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/New-Life-Lutheran-Church-Liberty-230735390335677/

First Lutheran, Lorain: Posts pre-recorded worship on their Youtube channel, Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVNyBoenw0nH-p36AM_v_nw  Also live-streams a prayer service on Facebook, Monday-Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/flclorain/ Visit their website for other online worship options: http://www.firstlutheranlorain.org/

Zion Lutheran, Loudonville: Livestreams worship every Sunday, 9:30 a.m., at wzlpradio.com. Click on "Listen now.

St. Paul, Mansfield: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 9:45 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/stpaulmansfield

Advent Lutheran, Mentor: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Click the link on their website (https://www.adventmentor.org/services) or on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Advent-Lutheran-Church-109305349129342/

Zion, New Middletown & St. John, Petersburg: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at at 9:00 a.m. (Zion) and 11:00 a.m. (St. John). Link: https://www.facebook.com/erin.m.burns.56 Videos of worship are available on each congregation's Facebook page: Zion, New Middletown; St. John, Petersburg.

Trinity Lutheran, Norton: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/TrinityLutheran.Norton/videos/?ref=page_internal

All Saints Lutheran, Olmsted Falls: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/All-Saints-Olmsted-Falls-OH-113546658665452/

Divinity Lutheran, Parma Heights: posts recorded audio (and PDF) of Sunday sermons and Wednesday evening Lenten services on their website: https://www.divinitylutheran.com/resources/sermons

St. Paul Lutheran, Ravenna: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/StPaulRavenna/

Good Soil Lutheran Ministries, Rocky River: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/goodsoillutheranministries/

First Lutheran, Strongsville: will post Sunday worship and Holy Week services on its Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/firstchurchalive

Emmanuel Lutheran, Warren: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/Emmanuel-Lutheran-Church-863899887030588/

St. Paul Lutheran, Warren: Live-streams worship on Facebook, Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Link: https://www.facebook.com/stpaulwarrenoh/ Visit the Facebook page for additional information about live-streamed mid-week Lent services and daily prayer.

Bishop Abraham Allende, Assistant to the Bishop Rev. Karl Biermann, and Assistant to the Bishop/DEM Rev. Julianne Smith, will provide pre-recorded sermons and lectionary readings for the coming weeks.

April 5:

The Passion of Our Lord According to Matthew - A Dramatic Reading

March 29:

First reading (Ezekiel 37:1-14, Revised Common Lectionary) and sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent (Pr. Karl Biermann): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH4TooUkKGg

Gospel reading (John 11:1-45, Revised Common Lectionary) and sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent (Bp. Abraham Allende): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwFqyZQIZrQ

Gospel reading (Mark 13:1-8, 24-37, Narrative Lectionary) and sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent (Pr. Julianne Smith): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxdVp612Znw

March 22:

Gospel reading (Mark 12:28-44, Narrative Lectionary) and sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent (Pr. Julianne Smith): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8A6Ds8K8Ws

Gospel reading (John 9:1-41, Revised Common Lectionary) and sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent (Bp. Abraham Allende): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrBp_lFCjhc

Gospel reading (John 9:1-41, Revised Common Lectionary) and sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent (Pr. Karl Biermann): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQBjiscDjcE&t=19s