Nominations for diocesan leadership now open

There are several elected leadership positions for which the Nominating Committee seeks nominees for election at the 148th annual convention on Saturday, Nov. 19. Please consider submitting your name for one of the positions to be elected, or, if you know of a parishioner who would be well suited for one of the positions, please encourage them to apply. 

A list and description of all available positions is available on the convention website. Nominations are requested by October 5, but the absolute deadline is November 1. The Nomination Form can be found here. Questions can be directed to Jon B. Boss, chair of the Nominating Committee, at jbboss@fuse.net or (513) 761-2630.

OSU Football tickets available for parish, ministry fundraisers

Each year, the William Cooper Procter Fund purchases premium season tickets for The Ohio State University football season. As in the past, Bishop Smith has directed the diocesan office to distribute tickets for available games to communities of faith or Episcopal organizations in the Diocese of Southern Ohio to be used as fundraisers for local or diocesan mission initiatives.

There are two tickets available for each game. One set of tickets will be available to each community of faith or organization. Parking passes are NOT included.

If your church or ministry would like a set of tickets to use for a fundraiser, please complete the online form by August 26. Tickets will be randomly chosen via lottery. After August 26, should there be any remaining tickets, they will be available at the purchase price.

The 148th Convention of the Diocese of Southern Ohio will take place on Saturday, November 19. The convention will be a hybrid event – voting clergy and delegates can attend either in person at Christ Church Cathedral, or virtually via Zoom.

Important dates and deadlines

• September 19: Registration opens
• September 20: (60 days prior): Deadline for proposed Constitution/Canonical changes
• October 5: (45 days prior): Deadline for proposed resolutions; nominations requested
• November 1: (18 days prior): Deadline for nominations
• November 2: Pre-convention meeting and Nominee Forum, 6:30 p.m.
• November 4: Registration closes
• November 12: (7 days prior): Deadline for 2022 Commission Reports

Stewardship webinar on August 30

In August, TENS, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship, is offering three webinars to help congregations develop good stewardship practices for their giving campaigns. Recordings of the August 2 and 16 webinars are posted on the website. The third webinar takes place on August 30:

Recruiting and Training a Stewardship Committee

Tuesday, August 30 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Not everyone is called to serve on a stewardship committee and not everyone is trained to be a fundraiser. Learn how to identify and mentor members of your leadership and congregation who have a knack for communicating the good news of your mission. We’ll uncover formation strategies for your adult education programs, some preaching and teaching tips, and some best practices in supporting your stewardship leaders. Join us for this live webinar by registering here.

A complete list of events can be found on the diocesan calendar.

• Aug 24 at 1 p.m. Trustees quarterly investment meeting
• Aug 27 at 10 a.m.: Diocesan Council
• Aug 30 at 12 p.m.: Training and Recruiting a Stewardship Committee webinar
• Aug 31: Deadline for congregational audits
• Sept 1 at 2 p.m.: Standing Committee
• Sept 5: Labor Day, Diocesan office closed
• Sept 8 at 3:30 p.m.: ACCR meeting
• Sept 15 at 10 a.m.: Trustees of the Diocese
• Sept 15 at 2 p.m.: Standing Committee
• Sept 17 at 9 a.m.: Procter Board
• Sept 20: Deadline for proposed changes to the Constitution and Canons

Creation Care Vestry Devotionals available

“Good News to All Creation,” a set of devotionals designed to help vestries begin their meetings with a brief time of reflection and prayer, is now available for download. Developed by the Diocese of Southern Ohio’s Creation Care and Environmental Task Force and the Faith-in-Life Committee in partnership with the Center for Deep Green Faith, the devotionals begin in September with the Season of Creation, and follow the liturgical seasons from Advent through Easter.

Questions and feedback about the new resource are welcome, and may be sent to the Task Force at ee4diosoh@gmail.com.

Download the devotionals.

Advocacy briefing

Weekly advocacy updates are compiled by Ariel Miller, a member of Ascension & Holy Trinity, Wyoming.

In this week's update:

• Will battle over Ohio Congressional districts go to US Supreme Court?
• New chance for red flag gun bill in Ohio 
• Help Afghan refugees gain a path to citizenship: Episcopal virtual advocacy days Sept. 6-8
• Statewide Farm Bill Convening Sept. 1

Read the full advocacy update.

Weekly youth ministry meet-ups with Adam

Are you stuck and just can’t figure out what to do next and need a brainstorming session? In other words, do you have anything youth-related that you want to talk with someone about?

Join Adam Hayden, director of youth and campus ministry, on Tuesdays anytime between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Teams. Stop in at any time for any length of time to share what’s on your heart or listen in to what others are up to. Join the conversation here.

Interfaith Youth is a program for students in grades 6-12. Gather on Sundays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to spend time with friends, make new friends, learn from people of faith traditions outside of your own, and build community together. All teens are welcome!

The location is the Ish Garage, 4113 Langland St. (in Northside). Remaining dates are August 28 and September 11, 18, and 25.

Register here or text ‘INTERFAITH YOUTH’ to 812-430-4464 to sign up.

Saturday, August 27

6 to 10 p.m.

Jammin’ at the James is a family-friendly, free summer concert series held on the lawn at St. James, Westwood. For our August concert, enjoy gospel and alt bluegrass with My Brother’s Keeper and food by Waffle Haven. The food truck begins serving at 6 p.m., the concert starts at 7 p.m. Enjoy the video (right) for a sneak peek of the band!

Holy Trinity, Oxford, announces second season of Red Door Community Concerts

Holy Trinity, Oxford, will offer a the second season of Red Door Community Concerts beginning September 16. The free concerts are open to the public and also available for viewing on the church’s YouTube channel. All concerts are held from 12:15 to 1 p.m., and masks are recommended. Be sure to save the date for for the following presentations:

• September 16 – Trio Apéritif: Phillip Roberts, piano; Anne Misener, violin; and Michael Ronstadt, cello
• October 28 – Syrodesy Flute Trio: Gretchen Germann, Sarah Robertson, and Jodi Boeddeker
• December 2 – Miami Valley Klezmer Band, Rich Begel, Director (Co-sponsored by Miami Hillel)
• February 17, 2023 – Steinway Artist Bruce Murray, piano
• April 14, 2023 – Yun Kim, organ: from classical to contemporary
• June 9, 2023 – Phil DeGreg Jazz Trio: Phil DeGreg, piano; Aaron Jacobs, bass; and John Taylor, percussion

Organ dedication and concert

Internationally acclaimed organist Todd Wilson will perform Friday, September 16 at 7:30 pm at St. Patrick’s, Dublin. The concert will dedicate the church’s recently installed pipe organ, a 1966 Schantz instrument refurbished by Peebles-Herzog, Inc. in 2021.

The program will include classic organ music by J. S. Bach and Marcel Dupré, as well as more recent and lighter works arranged from music by Georges Bizet and Gerre Hancock. Mr. Wilson is head of the Organ Department at The Cleveland Institute of Music and Curator of the E.M. Skinner pipe organ at Severance Hall in Cleveland.

The concert is free and open to the public. St. Patrick's is located at 7121 Muirfield Dr. in Dublin.

From Despair to Hope: Music for Troubled Times

Sunday, September 18

3 p.m.

St. Peter’s, Gallipolis, will present a concert featuring stories and music on the theme with religious arias, spiritual songs, classic hymns, and a surprise or two.

Performing: The Rev. Joshua Nelson, voice (St. Peter’s Gallipolis & Grace Pomeroy)

Laura Rocklin, piano and organ (St. Philip’s Circleville)

Donations will be collected to support St. Peter’s outreach and other local ministries.

Christ Church Cathedral is located at 318 E. 4th Street in downtown Cincinnati. Learn more on the cathedral website and subscribe to the cathedral newsletter.

Music Live at Lunch

Music Live at Lunch is a free, weekly concert series featuring a variety of music. Bring your own lunch or buy one at the cathedral. Concerts are held on Tuesdays, September through May, at 12:10 p.m. Convenient parking is located in the Queen City Square Garage across the street from the cathedral’s Fourth Street entrance.

September performers

Sept 6: Rhineburg Brass

Sept 13: Sassafras Grass

Sept 20: Brasilia

Sept 27: Wild Carrot

Concert: Rhineburg Brass

Sunday, September 11

3:00 p.m.

The Cathedral’s ensemble-in-residence Rhineburg Brass presents a concert featuring American composers and standard works for brass quintet as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. No admission charge, but donations to be collected for the Families of Freedom Fund scholarships.

For more information, visit cincinnaticathedral.com/music or call 513-621-1817.

See the full Christ Church Cathedral concert schedule here.

Fall Harvest Boxes from Procter Farm

Each fall, the farm at Procter Center is overflowing with delicious, fresh vegetables, and also has fresh-to-frozen pork and chicken that is pasture and humanely raised for the most nutrient-dense and tastiest cuts. Order a Fall Harvest Box for one week or save by purchasing boxes for multiple weeks.

Order online.

Meditation, Movement, and Music with Michael Gungor at the Hive

Sunday, August 28, 2022

2 p.m.

Michael Gungor, a multi-Grammy nominated artist and host of the Liturgists Podcast, will visit The Hive in Cincinnati for a time of group discussion, shared song, meditation, and movement. The afternoon will will include:

• Small group discussion about topics like worship and spirituality
• Guided interspiritual meditation
• Musical performances
• Song and dance

The gathering is limited to 30 people. Learn more and buy tickets here.

Americorps positions with Habitat for Humanity

Habitat AmeriCorps positions are available in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton. Find out more.

In partnership with Habitat organizations throughout the U.S., the program places AmeriCorps members to build and repair homes, expand housing services and engage the community. A service term with Habitat provides hands-on nonprofit experience and serves a critical role in helping Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future for themselves and their families. Habitat AmeriCorps includes a post-service award for student loans or educational expenses. Learn more.

See all job opportunities on the diocesan website.

• Nursery Attendant (part-time), St. Andrew's, Pickerington
• Director of Music, Trinity Lutheran Church, Cincinnati 
• Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries, Trinity Lutheran Church, Cincinnati
• Communications and Office Assistant (part-time), St. Patrick's, Lebanon
• Financial Administrator, Trinity Church on Capitol Square, Columbus
• Rector, Christ Church, Springfield
• Music Director, St. Andrew's, Ft. Thomas, KY
• Director, Transfiguration Spirituality Center
• Chaplain and Spiritual Services Lead (part-time), Episcopal Retirement Services
• Parish Administrator (part-time) St. Andrew's Pickerington
• Youth Minister, St. Barnabas, Montgomery
• Communications Associate (part-time), Trinity, Hamilton
• Nursery Supervisor, La Iglesia Episcopal del Espíritu Santo
• Administrative Assistant, Holy Trinity, Oxford
• Priest-in-Charge (part-time), St. Philip, Columbus

Email Julie Murray to add a job listing.