Tornado damage in Dayton and how you can help
Several tornadoes touched down in Dayton and the surrounding area on the evening of May 27, 2019. The main damage is in western Montgomery County near Brookville, moving east through Trotwood, across I-75 and into Riverside. As of Tuesday morning, approximately 70,000 homes and businesses in the Dayton area were without power. Both water plants and pump stations in Montgomery County are also without power, and Montgomery County residents are under a boil advisory and advised to conserve water.
Damage assessment is ongoing, and other information continues to be released. The Montgomery County
Facebook page
is a good source of information. John Pyron, Director of
Lutheran Social Services Disaster Service
(our partner in disaster relief) offers a few key things to remember (and to share with those in affected areas):
- If you have homeowner’s insurance and have storm damage, call your agent and report the damage immediately (and file a claim if necessary).
- If power lines are down, do not go near them and immediately report to your electric provider (DP&L for those in the Dayton area: https://www.dpandl.com/customer-service/outage-center/report-an-outage/)
- Take photos of all home/property damage prior to cleaning up.
- Report damage to your county emergency management agency (EMA), if applicable.
- Check on your neighbors and report any injuries/emergencies immediately – call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
- If you want to help, DO NOT send physical goods at this time. Cash will be the most helpful resource.
We are collecting information from our Dayton-area clergy about the needs of the parishioners of their congregations who were affected by the tornado. If you would like to make a monetary donation to help with relief efforts, you can make your donation
here
and the diocese will facilitate distribution funds to the people and places that are most in need. If you prefer to send a check, mail your check (payable to Diocese of Southern Ohio) to 412 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Please indicate tornado relief in the memo line.
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Creating visibility for The Episcopal Church in our...
The diocese is pleased to announce that we have purchased four vendor tents that will be available for use by any of our congregations to increase the visibility of the Episcopal Church in our communities.
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Fast-tracked HB 6 endangers Ohio's clean energy,
plus economic development and utility rates. HB 6 could pass the Ohio House this week. NOW is the time to contact your Representative and Senator with your views.
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Public Policy news alerts for May 27, 2019
Topics in the news this week include Criminal justice, the Death Penalty and Healthcare.
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Campus Ministry Grant applications accepted through June 21
Funds are available to help support campus ministry initiatives in the diocese. Applications for 2019-2020 Campus Ministries grants are now available. The deadline for applications is June 21.
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Bicentennial celebrations at All Saints, Portsmouth
A series of bicentennial celebrations at All Saints, Portsmouth, begin June 8 at the annual church picnic. The picnic will be held at the 1810 House on Waller Street beginning at noon.
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Safe Spaces Dialogue
Grace Church, Cincinnati, will host a series of Safe Space Dialogue intensives exploring issues of race and culture. The first session, Race and Culture, will be held on Sunday, June 2, at 11:35 a.m. Other sessions July 7 and August 4.
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We want to know what you think: Take our online survey
Sexual harassment violates our Baptismal vows. A diocesan task force created to evaluate our current policies and develop specific training needs to hear from you. DEADLINE MAY 31!
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From the calendar
June 1: Safe Church training
June 1: Ordination of Deacons
June 8: Anti-Racism training
June 8: Ordination of Priests
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Episcopal visitations
June 2
Redeemer, Cincinnati (Breidenthal)
Ascension & Holy Trinity, Wyoming (Price)
June 9
Christ Church Cathedral (Breidenthal)
St. Mark's, Columbus (Price)
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God willing
The Right Reverend Thomas Breidenthal
Bishop of Southern Ohio
will ordain
Rae Ann Casurella
and
Aaron Earl Klinefelter
to the Sacred Order of Deacons
in Christ's One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church
on Saturday, June 1, 2019
The Commemoration of Justin Martyr
at Christ Church Cathedral
Cincinnati, Ohio
Eleven o'clock in the morning
Your prayers and presence are requested
Reception to follow
Clergy: Red stole
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God willing
The Right Reverend Thomas Breidenthal
Bishop of Southern Ohio
will ordain
Jason Daniel Oden
to the Sacred Order of Priests
in Christ's One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church
on Saturday, June 8, 2019
The Vigil of Pentecost
at Christ Church Cathedral
Cincinnati, Ohio
Eleven o'clock in the morning
Your prayers and presence are requested
Reception to follow
Clergy: Red stole
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Christ Church Cathedral is located at 318 E. 4th Street (corner of Fourth and Sycamore) in downtown Cincinnati. For more information, call (513) 621.1817 or visit
cincinnaticathedral.org.
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Repeat announcements & events
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Save the date for DSO Health Fair!
Make sure to mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 21! The Diocese of Southern Ohio will offer a day-long diocesan-wide health fair at St. Anne's, West Chester, open to everyone in the diocese!
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The Edge House
Bethany School
Church of the Advent, Cincinnati
Trinity, Covington (KY)
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St. Barnabas, Montgomery
St. Alban's, Bexley
Calvary, Cincinnati
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Diocese of Southern Ohio | 412 Sycamore Street | Cincinnati, Ohio | 45202 | (800) 582-1712
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