Annual Explorers' Retreat Jan 31- Feb 1
The Commission on Ministry (CoM) will hold its annual Explorers' Retreat the weekend of January 31, 2020, at the Procter Center. The retreat is a required first step in the diocesan process for those discerning a call to ordained ministry.
Read more
www.dsoconnections.org
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Diocese awarded two Becoming Beloved Community grants
The Diocese of Southern Ohio is the recipient of two Becoming Beloved Community grants totaling $21,000, awarded by the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church.
Read more
www.dsoconnections.org
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Bishop's Advent Series at Christ Church Cathedral
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Theological Reflections on Nationhood
December 4, 11, 18
Bishop Thomas E. Breidenthal explores the history of nationalism and the dangers it presents to our society today. In his second presentation, he moves on to the twentieth century struggle between fascism and democracy, with particular attention to the work and witness of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (
Dec. 11). The bishop will wrap up the series on international law and its Biblical roots (
Dec 18).
The evening will begin with Evening Prayer in Centennial Chapel at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30. The program begins at 7 p.m. and will be followed by Compline at 8 p.m. All three programs will be
live streamed so that all in the diocese can participate.
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Community Advent programs
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Visit our
online calendar
for more information about any of these community events.
Dec 11:
Advent Quiet Day
, Community of the Transfiguration, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Dec 18:
Christmas Presence with Friends of the Groom, at St. Thomas, Terrace Park, 7:30 p.m.
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From the calendar
Dec 11: CoCL
Dec 12: Trustees meeting
Dec 20-21: Young Adult Gathering
Dec 24-25: Diocesan office closed
Jan 1: Diocesan office closed
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Episcopal visitations
Dec 22: St. James, Westwood (Breidenthal)
Jan 5: Church of the Advent, Cincinnati (Breidenthal)
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Lay preachers available for busy Advent/Christmas season
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Advent and Christmas can be stressful for clergy, so why not take advantage of the excellent licensed Lay Preachers available to you?
Click here for a list of lay preachers and contact them directly to make arrangements. Questions, please contact
Canon Lee Anne Reat.
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Announcements
Grant resources
Other resources
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Epiphany Retreat at Transfiguration Spirituality Center
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Saturday, January 11, 2020
An epiphany retreat provides an to practice mindful remembrance... remembering that we’re on a journey, remembering where we are on that journey (and assessing where we may have gotten lost, confused, or even displaced for a while for legitimate and important reason), remembering that we do not walk alone, and remembering that we have all kinds of tools and resources to help us navigate and to strengthen us as we go.
This retreat can also help rekindle our sensitivities and purpose... in the cold of winter and when we are unsure of our immediate or long-term goals and aspirations, we may need more inner resolve and inspiration to foster a stronger imagination for our future.
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Connecting with our cathedral
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Boar's Head Ticket Distribution
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Since 1939,Christ Church Cathedral has been mounting the annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival during Christmastide. Adults and children from across the Diocese of Southern Ohio and from elsewhere in the community join us to serve in the cast and crew. We consider our presentation of the Boar’s Head to be a Christmas gift to the people of Cincinnati. Our cathedral is always packed for this festive occasion.
Performances of the 80th Boar's Head and Yule log Festival will be held
Saturday,
January 4
, 2020, at 2 p.m. (dress rehearsal) and 5 p.m.; and Sunday,
January 5
, 2020, at 2:30 and 5 p.m.
Public distribution of tickets will be held on Saturday, December 14, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Availability of tickets during the public distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the limited number of tickets available, we are only able to distribute two tickets to each person age 18 and older. Distributed tickets will indicate the row, not the specific seat, which we have reserved for you and your party. All attendees must have a ticket, including children who walk.
For additional information, our ticketing hotline can be reached at 513.621.BOAR (513.621.2627).
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Music Live@Lunch
Music Live@Lunch is Christ Church Cathedral’s weekly concert series.
Dec 17: Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols (Cathedral Choir)
Jan 7
: Michael Chertock (piano)
Jan 14
: The Faux Frenchmen
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Saturday, December 14
1 p.m.
Christmas holidays don’t feel bright and cheery for everyone. Living in the midst of grief – the death of a loved one, picking up the pieces after a divorce or separation, coping with job loss, living with illness, or other circumstances that mute our experience of deep joy – these things can make holiday festivities painful for many people. With this in mind, we offer “Blue Christmas: A Service for Grieving, Praying, and Healing.”
Our worship will be candle lit, with space for silence and reflection, with music and meditations for honoring our grief and holding out hope for healing and wholeness.
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Young Professionals Choral Collective's Fa's and La's
Saturday, December 14
4 p.m.
Young Professionals Choral Collective (YPCC) presents a festive program of holiday music Saturday, December 14, at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. for family activities with YPCC’s holiday arts partner. Ticket information at www.ypccsing.org
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Live streaming services
If you are not able to attend services on Christmas Eve, Christ Church Cathedral will be live-streaming Christmas Eve Eucharist at 4 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on December 24.
Click here to view any live streaming events.
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Christ Church Cathedral is located at 318 E. 4th Street in downtown Cincinnati. Visit
cincinnaticathedral.com
or call (513) 621-1817 to learn more.
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Connecting with Procter Center
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Winter Family Camp
December 27-29
Join us after the busy holiday season for time to relax and unwind. Families can look forward to planned activities as well as free time. Bring warm clothes so we can go outside and play. And bring your friends as this is a great time to introduce new folks to Procter!
www.proctercenter.org
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Procter Center is located at 11235 State Route 38E in London, OH. Visit
proctercenter.org or call (740) 206-2036 to learn more
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Notices from The Episcopal Church
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Press releases from Office of Public Affairs
Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO) after severe flooding in northern Ghana earlier this fall.
In September and October of 2019, the Upper East Region of Ghana and most of northern Ghana experienced torrential rains, causing the Bagre Dam to overflow. Widespread flooding impacted farmland and homes, displacing over 26,000 people and destroying their livelihoods.
Episcopal Migration Ministries is offering a seven-lesson Epiphany curriculum for individuals and congregations. This free resource is Episcopal Migration Ministries’ contribution to the Good Book Club, a project that invites all Episcopalians to join in reading the Gospel of John during Epiphany 2020.
www.episcopalnewsservice.org
Episcopal Public Policy Network
https://episcopalchurch.org/office-government-relations
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Diocese of Southern Ohio
Diocese of Lexington
St. Paul's, Dayton
Bethany School
Holy Trinity, Oxford
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Northern Miami Valley Episcopal Cluster
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Submitting news to e-Connections
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