Registration is open. Register by  March 15 and enter promo code WORM to receive $25 off .

Do you need Safeguarding God's Children training? The updated Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse require Safeguarding God's Children training for many parish leaders, including vestry members. (See more at  dohio.org/safeguarding). Upcoming trainings are scheduled for:

If you would like to schedule additional trainings for your mission area or parish, please contact Mary Ann Semple, Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator at  [email protected] . 

The Episcopal Diocese of Ohio will be offering up to four summer internships geared towards college students interested in gaining experience in an office setting. Interns will work on various projects in the offices of Communications, Mission, Development, and the Diocesan Archives. More information is available on the Diocesan website. Applications are due by March 31. For questions, please contact the Rev. Margaret D'Anieri at [email protected] or 216.774.0456.

Carlotta East scholarship applications are now being accepted. This program has assisted many women in the Diocese of Ohio with financial aid since it was established in 1945. Funds are available for those who need assistance to complete their education, upgrade their skills before returning to the workforce, or complete religious training. The usual grant is approximately $1,000. Applicants must hold at least junior undergraduate status by August 2020 in order to apply. Information about the scholarship and the application form may be found on the diocesan website. The deadline for applications is March 31.

An event for all Toledo-area youth is being held on  April 18-19  at St. Michael's-in-the-Hills. Let's get together to meet each other, adventure, relax, and worship. This event is open to youth in grades 6-12 affiliated with parishes in the Diocese of Ohio. Register at  dohio.org/TYE.

All women from the Diocese of Ohio are invited to meet with others from the Midwest (Wisconsin, Illinois, Greater St. Louis, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio) at the Province V Episcopal Church Women (ECW) 2020 Annual Meeting on  May 1-3 at Bellwether Farm. The theme is "Be Not Afraid: Finding Hope in A Violent World." We will learn how we can respond to some of the major social justice issues today. The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Kay M. Houck, co-founder of Her Way of Love. Workshop leaders include Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders; the Rev. Rosalind Hughes, supporter of Bishops United Against Gun Violence; and women's ministry leaders from the Province. Please see the  information packet (with printable registration form) and the online registration form. The registration deadline is  April 10. Those registered by  April 1 will receive a $25 discount.

Anti-Racism training is required for all individuals in elected and appointed Diocesan positions, and it is also open to all members of the Diocese. The Commission for Racial Understanding will offer this two day training on the following dates:

T he training goes from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the first day and 9:00 a.m. until  4:00 p.m. on the second day. The cost of the training materials and food is covered by the Diocese of Ohio, but lodging is the responsibility of the participant (or their parish). Lodging options for Bellwether Farm are shown on the registration form . 

Through Loss to Life is a program for training people to lead an 8-week faith-based small group grief support program. This DVD has 8 segments of training and is 66 minutes long. It will lead the training covering these topics; 1. an introduction to the training, 2. Getting Ready, 3. Role of Facilitators, 4. Design and Flow of Each Session, 5. Group Engagement, 6. Session Highlights, 7. Program Enhancements, and 8. Last Words. There is a facilitator guide to use during the 8-week program providing the facilitator with everything needed to run each session.