{e}Connections: June 1, 2021

{e} Connections

June 1, 2021

God willing

The Right Reverend

Kenneth L. Price, Jr.

Bishop in Southern Ohio

will ordain

Patricia Marie Rose

to the Sacred Order of Deacons

in Christ's One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church

on Saturday, June 12, 2021

The Feast of St. Bartholomew

at Christ Church Cathedral

Cincinnati, Ohio

Eleven o'clock in the morning

Your prayers and presence are requested. This service will also be livestreamed.

Clergy: Red stoles

Meet your Creation Care and Formation Teams!

This week, all are invited to join us to learn about the Creation Care initiatives throughout the diocese, the Formation Learning Portal, and upcoming trainings from both teams! The team will also introduce some opportunities coming up from the new Creation Care & Environmental Justice Task Force.

There are two meet-ups scheduled:

Click on either of the dates above for the link to register.

CoCL grants can help with your 'new normal'

Did you have some amazing plans for reaching out into your local community to share the loving message of Jesus Christ and the mission of the Episcopal Church? In the midst of COVID did you have some great new ideas to try once COVID ended? Are you coming out of COVID with new ideas for ministry?

If you answered “yes” to any or one of these questions, then the Commission on Congregational Life may be of help. The Grant application for CoCL New Ministry Grants can be found here.

Also – if you have any questions or want to discuss your idea(s) please feel free to reach out to Fr. Seth Wymer, CoCL chair, at rector@stjohnlancaster.org.

Join the 2021 PIMIL virtual fundraising

The PIMIL Council made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person luncheon again this year. Instead, we will hold another virtual activity on July 17. Here's how you can help PIMIL reach its fundraising goal and get a tasty Liberian recipe too!

Read more
www.dsoconnections.org

CPG women's webinar to help battle pandemic fatigue, promote life balance

Let’s face it: It may feel like the past year has impacted our ability to function at our best. Did you know, though, that even small changes that affect body, mind, or spirit may improve your overall health?

At the Church Pension Group, we’re focused on your well-being—financial, mental, physical, and otherwise—so that you can continue to support The Episcopal Church.

Start your journey to wellness by attending Healthy Tips To Promote Balance in Your Life, a webinar especially designed for women, that will help you identify the simple lifestyle choices that can help promote balance in your life. JOIN US Thursday, June 3, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

Coming up on the calendar

Meetings, events, etc.

June

2 - Zoom meet up with your Formation Team, 1 p.m.

3 - Zoom meet up with your Formation Team, 6:30 p.m.

4 - Church Foundation, 1 p.m.

5 - Diocesan Council, 9 a.m.

12 - Ordination of Deacons, 11 a.m.

16-19 - Family Camp 1

19 - Community of Deacons, 11 a.m.

20-26 - Senior High Camp

30 - July3 - Family Camp 2

See all

Episcopal Visitations

June

6 - Christ Church, Ironton (Price)

13 - St. Philip's, Circleville (Price)

20 - Grace Church, Pomeroy (Price)

27 - St. Luke's, Marietta (Price)

Bishop Transition update: Where are we and where are we going?

We, the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, wanted to give you a sense of where we are and the work we are doing. As followers of Jesus Christ, all our work is rooted in the Way of Love. We seek to model the graciousness, the truth-telling, the healing and the kingdom-focused teaching of Jesus Christ. This diocese is resilient and faithful, with many vital ministries and a bright future ahead of us.

EpiscopaliansInConnection.org/stories

Formation

Dismantling Racism Training

The Diocese of Southern Ohio will hold its next Dismantling Racism training on Saturday, July 24, at no cost on Zoom. Registration and more info here.

If your role requires antiracism certification but you cannot make the July 24 date, another training will be held on September 18. Or visit the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Justice and Healing in Atlanta for online training (registration form at the bottom of the page).

Learning Portal spotlights

Leading Up to Lambeth: Learn how a global meeting of Anglican bishops is bringing Christ to a new decade.

What Every Vestry Needs to Know about Money: Learn what every Vestry person needs to know about finance.

Using Minecraft in Christian Education: Learn a new way to engage kids with Christian education using the popular video game Minecraft.

Dynamics of the Helping the Poor: Learn how to be a companion to the other-resourced by advocating for mercy and justice.

Becoming Beloved Community

The Becoming Beloved Community StorySharing Design Team invites you to join a StorySharing Series, "From Many, One," each Sunday in June from 4:30-6 p.m. on Zoom. Dates include June 6, 13, 20, 27.

This time will be holy. We will stand on holy ground, common ground. We will practice our faith, together.

Please RSVP by June 3. All are welcome, anytime.

Advocacy briefing: Webinar will help your church be a better, more just neighbor

Using less electricity is one of the most powerful things a congregation can do with its building to improve health, safety, and even reduce fellow Ohioans’ electric bills, including the people who turn to you for help to prevent utility shut-offs. Green Umbrella is hosting a free webinar June 7 to explain how to make your building more efficient.

Advocacy briefings are compiled by Ariel Miller, a member of Ascension & Holy Trinity, Wyoming, and a member of the diocesan Becoming Beloved Community Leadership Team.

Connecting with Procter Center

Connecting with our cathedral

Summer Art Camp: June 7-11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ages 7-12

Summer Music Camp: June 21-25, Ages 8-14

Learn more at cincinnaticathedral.com/2021-camps/

Association of Anglican Musicians (AAM) convention watch party

Monday June 14

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This year’s virtual AAM convention is open to members and non-members alike at no cost! Information about the conference is available here. You are warmly invited to enjoy fellowship with colleagues as we watch the convention together on a large screen in the cathedral nave. Parking vouchers, refreshments, and lunch will be provided.

For anyone interested in playing the cathedral’s new organs (C.B. Fisk Opus 148 and Richards Fowkes & Co. Opus 24), come early! We will make the instruments available 9 to 11 a.m.

In order to attend the watch party, please:

Register for the conference
RSVP to Doug Bruestle by Monday, June 7, indicating any dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, etc.)
Follow all current COVID safety guidelines (masking, distancing, sign in for contact tracing, etc.)

Repeat announcements

June is Pride Month

Most Pride activities were held virtually or shelved in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and while 2021 is seeing a return to "sort of" normal, not all communities will be holding their usual Pride activities. Here is a list of some Pride activities in our communities so that Episcopalians can show up and support our LBGTIQ+ Community.

Hamilton

Hamilton will hold their inaugural Pride Festival with in-person activities on Saturday, June 5. A march will be held in downtown Hamilton beginning at 11 a.m., and a festival follows in Marcum Park from noon to 6 p.m. Trinity, Hamilton, will be representing the Episcopal Church well at both the parade and the festival, but they would love to have some more support from both the lay and clergy Episcopal community. You can find out more information about Hamilton Pride here, and if you would like to get involved, contact the Rev. Suzanne LeVesconte at slevesconte@gts.edu or 614.600.0110.

Hillsboro

Hillsboro Against Racism and Discrimination will sponsor Hillsboro Pride on Saturday, June 5 at Liberty Park from 3 to 8 p.m. Learn more here.

Dayton

The Greater Dayton LBGTIQ+ Center is planning a "reverse parade" on Saturday, June 5 at 10 a.m. on 2nd Street in downtown Dayton. A festival follows at Courthouse Square from 12 to 4 p.m. You can learn more about Dayton Pride here.

Columbus

Columbus will not hold any in-person Pride events this year, but Stonewall Columbus will hold a virtual Pride March on Saturday, June 19 beginning at 9:30 a.m. You can learn more about it here.

Springfield

Equality Springfield is organizing the 2021 Pride event for Saturday, June 26 from noon to 4 p.m. Details are not yet all announced, but you can keep up with the latest information here.

Cincinnati

Cincinnati will not be holding a parade or festival in-person this year, but a Pride Market featuring LGBTQ-owned and affirming businesses will be held on Sunday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Park in downtown Cincinnati. You can learn more about the Pride Market here.

Campus Ministry Grants

Campus Ministry grants for the 2021-22 program year are due no later than June 25, 2021. The grant application can be found on the diocesan website under Financial Assistance.

All those who receive Campus Ministry grant funds are required to participate in the Campus Ministry Collaborative, which consists of representatives of the campus ministries in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. The Collaborative meets once a year in person at Procter Center and additional times via video conference. If you are applying for the first time, you will be asked to join the video conference meeting on July 14, 2021 at 11 a.m. to discuss your grant request and listen to the others.

Direct questions to the Rev. Deborah Woolsey at revdebwoolsey@gmail.com.