{e} Connections | June 7, 2022 |
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Dan Carlson and Jake Cunliffe ordained to diaconate |
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Bishop Smith ordained Jake Cunliffe and Dan Carlson to the diaconate on June 4 at Christ Church Cathedral. Watch a recording of the service on the diocesan video page (under "ordinations"), and view a photo album.
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“By virtue of Baptism, all members of the Church are called to
holiness of life and accountability to one another. The Church
and each Diocese shall support their members in their life in
Christ and seek to resolve conflicts by promoting healing,
repentance, forgiveness, restitution, justice, amendment of life
and reconciliation among all involved or affected.”
(Canon Law of the Episcopal Church, Title IV, Canon 1)
All members of the Clergy have accepted additional accountability for doctrine, discipline, worship and obedience. To assure that accountability, Title IV of the Episcopal Church’s canon law instructs that any conduct that prejudices the reputation, good order and discipline of the Church that is committed by the Clergy needs to be reported. Thus, if you believe that a clergy person has engaged in any such conduct, it is essential that the report be submitted and reviewed. The church is dedicated to a fair and truthful process for all sides.
If you believe that a member of the clergy has engaged in behavior that brings material discredit upon the church or violates their vows, please do not hesitate to contact the Rev. John Johanssen, Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Southern Ohio, at 800-582-1712. You will be immediately referred to an intake officer who is trained in the disciplinary process. This person will be in contact with you directly to take your statement and outline the next steps so that a resolution can be reached. You can also reach the intake officers for the Diocese of Southern Ohio, Ms. Amy Howton and Mr. Wayne Sheppard, directly at intakeofficers@diosohio.org.
If you have questions about the Title IV process, please contact the Rev. Canon John R. Johanssen at 800-582-1712 or jjohanssen@diosohio.org and you will receive a prompt reply. A chart that describes the process for disciplinary investigations can be found on the Title IV website.
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Episcopal Church at Pride |
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June is Pride month, and communities throughout the diocese are holding in-person Pride parades and festivals again this year. The diocese is proud to sponsor an Episcopal Church presence at all community Pride festivals where churches or individuals would like to march or host a vendor tent spreading the all-inclusive message of love from the Episcopal Church.
There are two opportunities left:
June 18: Columbus
June 25: Cincinnati and Granville
If you are interested in marching in a parade or working at a vendor tent at any festival, please contact the organizers by filling out the form at https://episcopaliansinconnection.org/pride/. Churches are welcome and encouraged to bring materials to hand out at the tent in addition to those that the diocese will supply.
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PRIDE MASS at Trinity Capitol Square on June 16 |
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Episcopal churches from across central Ohio will host PRIDE MASS to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ siblings on June 16 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square. The Rev. Elizabeth Hoster of St. Luke's Granville will preside, the Rev. Devin Rodgers of St. Alban's Bexley will preach, and music will be led by The Noon Service Band from Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati. A reception will follow. All are welcome to attend.
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Forms, policies, and other information for congregational management can be found on the resources hub on the diocesan website.
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Backstory Preaching Mentorship |
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What does it take to:
- Craft a sermon you believe in and can't wait to preach?
- Create a preaching rhythm that is life-giving?
- Integrate your whole self into your preaching - to be good news to preach good news?
without sacrificing your family time, personal time, or well-being? Backstory preaching offers a one-year preaching mentorship program.
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All those who receive campus ministry grant funds are required to participate in the Campus Ministry Collaborative, which includes a representative of each campus ministry in the diocese. The Collaborative meets once a year in person at Procter Center and holds additional meetings via video conference. If you are applying for the first time, you will be asked to join the video conference meeting on July 8 at 11 a.m. to discuss your grant request and listen to others discuss their submissions.
Please direct any questions about the grants or granting process to the Rev. Deborah Woolsey at revdebwoolsey@gmail.com.
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Annual reporting deadlines |
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Below are upcoming annual reporting deadlines for congregations in the Diocese of Southern Ohio.
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June 9 at 10 a.m.: Trustees meeting
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June 11 at 9 a.m.: Procter Center board
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June 15-18: Family Camp 1 at Procter Camp
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June 16 at 2 p.m.: Standing Committee
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June 18 at 10 a.m.: Diocesan Council at St. George's, Dayton
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June 18: Columbus Pride parade
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June 19-25: Youth Camp 1 at Procter Camp
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June 25: Pride festivals in Cincinnati and Granville
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Diocesan Ministries & Initiatives |
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Becoming Beloved Community |
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With support from the United Thank Offering, the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio has committed to the call of Becoming Beloved Community, with deepening focus on the work of racial healing, reconciliation, and justice-making. Learn more and subscribe to the Diocese of Southern Ohio Becoming Beloved Community newsletter.
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Advocacy briefing
Weekly advocacy updates are compiled by Ariel Miller, a member of Ascension & Holy Trinity, Wyoming, and a member of the diocesan Becoming Beloved Community Leadership Team.
In this week's update: Gun violence
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Bill allowing schools to arm minimally-trained staff awaits Governor’s signature: Last week, despite a huge volume of opponent testimony including letters from many Episcopalians, the Ohio Legislature passed legislation allowing school districts to arm staff with as little as 24 hours of safety training. The bill is now on Governor DeWine’s desk, and he is expected to sign it. You can send him an email here.
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For a succinct and well-researched overview of gun violence trends in Ohio, and the impact of gun safety laws on violence in other states, check out this article.
- Meanwhile, several more mass shootings took place across the United States over the weekend. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a number of gun safety proposals this week and a bipartisan group of Senators is actively debating potential legislation in that chamber.
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For more information about seasonal opportunities as well as ongoing opportunities such as Education for Ministry, Safe Church Training and Anti-Racism Training, visit the Formation page on the diocesan website and subscribe to the Diocese of Southern Ohio Formation newsletter.
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Who is my Neighbor?: The Zine for Ordinary Time
We are so excited to offer a new zine for our diocese that we hope will guide you through the summer season and the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. We offer this to all who are interested, for families, groups, individuals, the theologically curious and budding theologians, and parishes. We invite you to follow along with us this summer.
The Zine will be published online (links can be found soon on the Formation webpage) and in lieu of printing, we are sending out the books we used for inspiration and content creation!
We used two books:
To receive a copy of each book (1 per family) please sign up.
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Summer playground meet-ups for families
Families are invited to meet with others in the diocese for play days at local playgrounds from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first Fridays of the month. Come say hello and meet folks who come to play! No sign up or commitment needed.
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Procter Center is a retreat and event facility owned and operated by the Diocese of Southern Ohio and located in London, Ohio. It serves spiritual, community, business and youth organizations, as well as families.
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Procter Camp: A place to reflect, learn, and grow
In 2022, Procter Camp programs include Youth Camp for children entering 3rd-8th grade, Senior High Camp for 9th-12th grade, Family Camps for all ages, and Day Camp for 1st-6th grade. We’ll end the summer with Silver Camp, for kids at heart, 50+.
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If your congregation would like to have news or an event notice published in the newsletter, email Julie Murray.
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Red Door Community Concert at Holy Trinity, Oxford |
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June 10, 2022
12:15pm
The final Red Door Community Concert this season features David Castillo, Mexican-born conductor and organist, on the church’s Nordlie Opus 27 tracker organ. Castillo was the organist at Holy Trinity when the organ was acquired in 2017. He visited its original home in Kansas to evaluate it.
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Celebration of New Ministry at St. Barnabas, Montgomery |
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By the grace of God, and the consent of the people, the congregation of St. Barnabas, Montgomery invites you to a Celebration of New Ministry as they welcome their third rector, the Rev. Canon Jane Gerdsen, on the Feast of St. Barnabas; Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 2 p.m. Clergy are invited to wear red stoles. Your prayers and virtual presence are invited. Reception to follow the service. Please RSVP online.
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Updates from Christ Church Cathedral |
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Summer Camps at the Cathedral
Each summer at Christ Church Cathedral, the halls echo even more loudly than usual with the laughter and joyful sounds of children as they are welcomed to the cathedral summer camps. With a focus on art and music, these camps are for geared to help children grow, learn, make friends, and have fun! More information and registration.
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Conversations That Matter
Sunday, June 5, Christ Church Cathedral will launch Conversations That Matter – a space for our beloved community to dialogue and have conversations that lead to transformation. During the month of June, we will gather each Sunday, specifically addressing the racism and hate in our nation and world today. Conversations That Matter will not be easy, but through listening and honest dialogue we will experience a mutual liberation – so that we can be set free and each do our part in bringing the love of God to the world. So beloved community, we invite you to join in the challenging work of fighting racism. A work that requires us to not to look back but to look forward. More information and register.
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High School Choral Scholar Applications Now Being Accepted
The cathedral’s choral scholar program provides Cincinnati area high school students an opportunity to join the Christ Church Cathedral Choir as apprentices. Successful applicants will receive intensive training in the art of fine choral singing so that they may begin the process of learning to perform at a professional level, and will learn a wide range of repertoire, such as works by Tallis, Brahms and Howells, as well as spirituals and music of other cultures. For their efforts, they are compensated with a monthly scholarship throughout the academic year. Choral scholars participate in all the duties of the cathedral choir, including Thursday evening rehearsals, the Sunday morning Eucharist, monthly Choral Evensong, observances of holy days such as Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday and Holy Week, as well as other liturgies or concerts as assigned by the cathedral. More information and application information is available here
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Cathedral Choir Audition Information
Do you love to sing? Then consider auditioning for a position in the Christ Church Cathedral Choir. As a cathedral chorister, you will sing at weekly Sunday morning services, monthly Evensong services, and other major liturgical observances in the church year. We also maintain a roster of substitute choristers. Positions are open for paid and volunteer choristers, as well as substitute choristers.
We hold choir auditions at the end of July every year, as well as other times by arrangement with the director of music. Those interested in auditioning for the 2022-23 season can go here to learn more and complete an application. For more information or to schedule an audition time, contact Stephan Casurella, Director of Music, at 513.842.2065.
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Bishop Smith's visitations |
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June 12: Church of St. Edward, Whitehall
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Director, Transfiguration Spirituality Center
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Youth Director (part-time), All Saints, New Albany
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Chaplain and Spiritual Services Lead (part-time), Episcopal Retirement Services
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Parish Administrator (part-time) St. Andrew's Pickerington
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Nursery Caregiver, Christ Church, Glendale
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Youth Minister, St. Barnabas, Montgomery
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Intentional Interim Priest, Indian Hill Church
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Church Administrator (part-time), St. John's, Columbus
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Communications Associate (part-time), Trinity, Hamilton
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Nursery Supervisor, La Iglesia Episcopal del Espíritu Santo
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Administrative Assistant, Holy Trinity, Oxford
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Priest-in-Charge (part-time), St. Philip's, Columbus
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The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio
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