{e} Connections | November 29, 2022 | |
Ordination to the Diaconate Dec. 10 | |
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God willing, the Right Reverend George Wayne Smith, Provisional Bishop of Southern Ohio, will ordain Martha John Camele, Bradley William Gough, Iva Catherine Staats, and Michael Bryan Tigner to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church on Saturday, December 10 at 1 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral.
Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy are invited to vest and process (red stoles). A reception will follow the service.
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Amy Boyd to conclude ministry at Procter Center | |
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Amy Boyd, who has served as executive director of Procter Center since 2015, has announced that she will become executive director of the Brantwood Camp in Greenfield, New Hampshire in 2023. Her final day at Procter will be December 30.
In his Diocesan Convention address, Bishop Smith said that when Boyd called him with this news, "I said two things: 'Oh no!' and ‘Congratulations.' For her service at Procter … I say thank you. And I hope that you will join me in saying that right now."
In a farewell letter to the diocese, Boyd thanked the Procter Center staff. “Many have been here forever and they all bring their talents and gifts to Procter each day," she wrote. "I am thankful for a great board of directors who have been by my side every step of the way. I have come to know so many of our clergy and devoted Episcopalians because of my time at Procter. Many will be lifelong friends and I will miss each of you dearly."
Read Amy Boyd's letter.
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Pilgrimage to the Seven Churches of Revelation | |
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The Rev. Canon Jason Oden has been invited by the Rev. James Buxton, chaplain of the Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist in Izmir Turkey, to accompany him and his group from Great Britain on a pilgrimage to the Seven Churches of Revelation between April 24 - May 1, 2023.
Chaplain Buxton has also warmly extended that invitation to anyone in our diocese. If you are interested, please email the Rev. Canon Jason Oden
Click here or on the image for itinerary, price, and other information.
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Forms, policies, and other information for congregational management can be found on the resources hub on the diocesan website. | |
Episcopal Community Ministries grants deadline Dec. 15 | |
The 2023 Episcopal Community Ministries (ECM) grant application is now available online. ECM enthusiastically welcomes applications from congregations that need help funding existing outreach ministries or are seeking seed money to launch new service initiatives.
To qualify for an ECM grant, ministries must have the active participation of church members and be supported by congregational resources. Grants will now be awarded twice annually – in February and July. Application deadlines are December 15 and June 15.
Read more here.
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Episcopal visitation schedule | |
Diocesan Ministries & Initiatives | |
Becoming Beloved Community | |
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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 briefings are compiled by Ariel Miller, a longtime community advocate and member of Ascension & Holy Trinity, Wyoming.
In today's update:
--The Ohio Legislature’s fast-tracked Sub HB 294 creates new barriers to voting.
--Electoral Count Reform Act has bipartisan support in Congressional lame duck session.
--Respect for Marriage Act scheduled for Senate vote Tuesday, Nov. 29
--Creation Care Advent Calendar
Read the advocacy update on the website.
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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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Young Adult ministry grants available
Congregations that wish to celebrate and support their college-aged young adults are invited to apply for funds for holiday welcome home events or care packages (up to $50/young adult) through the diocese. Applications accepted until December 3. All grant funds will be dispersed by Dec. 15. Apply for a grant here. For questions or ideas, contact the Rev. Christopher Richardson.
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Changes in Safe Church certification | |
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The Safe Church certification process for the diocese is changing as of December 15. The new course has been updated to meet current regulations and is available in both Spanish and English. Certification is required of all clergy, parish staff, vestry, licensed leaders (LWL, LEV, LEM, LP); anyone who holds a key to a church building; all volunteers; and all leaders of outside groups that use parish buildings.
If you have started training in the old system, called Pathwright, but have not completed it, you must complete it by Dec. 1 or you will have to restart in the new system, called Praesidium Academy.
The diocese is offering online learning sessions about the new Praesidium Academy program, hosted by Emma Helms-Steinmetz, who manages Safe Church certification for the diocese. Sign up for one of six available sessions and encourage parish administrators and those who manage Safe Church for your congregation to attend.
Safe Church certification is valid for five years. Email Emma with any questions about expiration of your license.
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Licensed Ministry Leader information session | |
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Join Canon Jason Oden and Mark Conrad on Wednesday, January 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to learn more about the opportunities available within our diocese as Licensed Ministry Leaders. This online session will provide information about the varieties of licensed ministries available to members of the diocese and what training or experience is required for each certification.
All licensure requires safe church certification and Dismantling Racism certification. Please plan to complete these if you are interested in becoming licensed. You can complete Safe Church here. And sign up for Dismantling Racism information to be notified as soon as offerings are available.
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Interfaith Youth Gatherings with Cincinnati Kids4Peace | |
Do you want to spend. time with friends? Make new friends? Eat snacks, learn, and grow together? Then come join us as we build community around love and understanding. You can identify with any faith, religion, spirituality, or none at all. All teens are welcome.
The gatherings will take place at the ish Garage in Northside (4113 Langland St., Cincinnati, OH 43223) on the following Sundays from 2:30 to 4 p.m.:
Contact Adam Hayden for more details via email or at 812.430.4464.
Register online.
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If your congregation would like to have news or an event notice published in the newsletter, email Julie Murray. | |
Red Door Community Concert: The Flying Klezmerians | |
The third concert of the Red Door Community Concert series at Holy Trinity, Oxford, will feature the Miami Valley Klezmer Band, aka The Flying Klezmerians, on Friday, Dec. 2 at 12:15 p.m. This concert is co-sponsored by Miami University Hillel. The concert is free and open to the public, masks are suggested. You can also watch the concert on the Holy Trinity YouTube Channel. | |
Board the Polar Express at Christ Church, Glendale | |
On Saturday, December 3 at 10 a.m., Christ Church, Glendale will host a reading of The Polar Express and a tour of its model train room in Olivia House. All are invited to come in their PJs. (None must). Hot chocolate bar and cookies provided. | |
Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols at St. Mark's | |
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On Sunday, December 4 at 4 p.m., the Choir of Saint Mark’s, Columbus, and the Canterbury Choir will lead the parish's Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols. Admission is free; donations will be accepted in support of the Special Music Fund at Saint Mark’s.
The service will also be live-streamed at saintmarkscolumbus.org and on Facebook. A reception will follow.
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Incarnational Journey: Entering Advent through the Heart | |
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Saturdays, December 10 and 17
10 a.m. to 12 noon
St. Stephen’s, Columbus
These two mornings will provide peaceful opportunities to experience and be nourished by the grace of Advent. There will be music, poetry, scripture, guided meditation, discussion, and relaxing stretching.
Registration is not required, but those who plan to attend are encouraged to email the Rev. Patricia Rose.
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St. Thomas' Christmas Caper | St. Thomas, Terrace Park will host its annual holiday cookie and candy sale and raffle on Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds from the Christmas Caper help support Inter Parish Ministry and the St. Thomas Discretionary Fund. | |
Christmas Concert with Luminary Walk and Live Nativity | |
Sunday, December 18
5 p.m.
St. George's, Dayton will host a free Christmas concert with Sand Dollar Music, followed by an outdoor luminary walk with hot chocolate and a live nativity.
Professional nursery is available for children 3 and under; reservation required for nursery by emailing associate@stgeorgeohio.org.
Learn more by visiting stgeorgesdayton.org or call 937-434-1781.
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Updates from Christ Church Cathedral | |
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Music Live at Lunch is a free, weekly concert series held on Tuesdays, September through May, at 12:10 p.m. Learn more on the cathedral website.
Upcoming performers:
Dec 6: Clark & Jones Trio – Celtic & folk seasonal music
Dec 13: Heri et Hodie: Women’s vocal ensemble presenting holiday music
Dec 20: Cathedral Choir: Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols
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Handel’s Messiah
Sunday, December 4
3:00 p.m.
Collegium Cincinnati’s new artistic director Matthew Phelps conducts the ensemble’s annual performance of George Frederick Handel’s Messiah.
Learn more and reserve tickets. The concert will also be live-streamed.
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Silver and Gold
Saturday, December 17
4 p.m.
The Young Professionals Choral Collective (YPCC) and special guests present a program of holiday favorites. Children’s activities precede the concert at 3:00 p.m.
Ticket information: ypcc.simpletix.com. Children 12 and under are admitted at no charge.
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Remember Procter Center during the holidays | |
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While holiday shopping, please consider linking your Amazon cart to Procter Center’s Amazon Smile account.
In addition to Amazon Smile, Procter Center also has an Amazon Wish List, which is full of items needed to make camp activities even more fun! Click this link, pick-out the items you wish to give, and they will ship directly to Procter. Center
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Winter Family Camp
Registration is open for Winter Family Camp from December 28 to 30. Activities will include a gingerbread house contest, fun crafts, community time with puzzles and games, roasting s’mores and cheering on the game on the big screen. Participants are encouraged to bring sleds if it's snowing.
In the same family, two people are $200. Each additional person in that family is $50. Learn more on the Procter Center website.
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See all job opportunities on the diocesan website.
Latest postings:
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Office Manager and Parish Life Coordinator, St. Barnabas, Montgomery
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Associate Rector of Discipleship, Church of the Redeemer, Cincinnati
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Digital Missioner, St. John's, Columbus
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Nursery Attendant (part-time), St. Andrew's, Pickerington
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Director of Music, Trinity Lutheran Church, Cincinnati
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Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries, Trinity Lutheran Church, Cincinnati
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Communications and Office Assistant (part-time), St. Patrick's, Lebanon
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Financial Administrator, Trinity Church on Capitol Square, Columbus
Email Julie Murray to add a job listing.
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