{e}Connections: December 22, 2020

{e} Connections

December 22, 2020

A message to the diocese from Bishop Price

Bishop Price at Christ Church Cathedral on Christmas Eve

Bishop Price will preach at two Christmas Eve services at Christ Church Cathedral, at 7 and 11 p.m. on December 24. (Carol preludes begin at 6:30 and 10:30 p.m.) You can access the livestream of both services here.

Standing Committee to survey diocese, announces consultant

The Standing Committee offers an update to our bishop transition, including plans for a diocesan-wide survey in January, and the selection of a consultant to aid the diocese in our search.

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2020 Parochial Report forms now available; help webinar scheduled for January 14

The link to the 2020 Parochial Report is now available online and is due March 1. Learn more

The Parochial Report for 2020 has changed from its typical five (5) pages of information to an expanded eight (8) pages. The diocese will offer a webinar on the revised form on Thursday, January 14 from noon to 1 p.m. We will discuss how to report various items, i.e. PPP money, diocesan COVID-19 loans/grants, online attendance and a variety of other topics. Advance registration is required. You can register for the webinar here.

Episcopal Community Ministries Advent Appeal

This Advent, your gift to Episcopal Community Ministries will embody all the meanings of the season

Local ministries funded by ECM grants help the hurting, feed the hungry and care for the stranger. As we prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior at Christmas, will you help fellow Episcopalians minister to their neighbor?

Give now

Neighbors helping neighbors.

It's a reason to hope.

ECMSouthernOhio.org

Epiphany Zine new resource for congregations, individuals; small group study planned

The diocesan formation team, in partnership with some amazing artists, writers, and the Noon Service community at Christ Church Cathedral, is offering an Epiphany Zine (pronounced zeen) as a resource to congregations and individuals.

What is a zine? It’s basically a self-published booklet on a topic not mainstream. And this zine is all about celebrating Epiphany, with a nod toward helping individuals, families, small groups, and congregations recognizing the presence of Christ within us and among us.

Tactile, aesthetic, pious, and a little bit alternative, this zine will help make Epiphany (and the 41 days after) a truly illuminating season.

For information on how to receive your own copy of the zine (coming soon) and to learn more about how to use this resource in your family, small group, or parish, please visit https://episcopaliansinconnection.org/epiphanyzine2021/ or watch the video below.

PLUS: Join us in this Epiphany season in a small group connecting people across the diocese as we seek to recognize the presence of Christ within us and among us. This group will use the Epiphany zine resource mentioned above. We will engage in spiritual practices, bible study and brief liturgies that will make this Epiphany a truly illuminating season.

We will meet Wednesday evenings, January 6 through February 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom. Co-led by the Rev. Canon Jane Gerdsen and the Rev. Jason Oden. Click here to sign up.

Becoming Beloved Community

Legislative advocacy briefing

Today's briefing, compiled by Becoming Beloved Community leadership team member Ariel Miller, features follow-ups on Stand Your Ground, the effort to repeal HB6 and removing training requirements for arming teachers and other school personnel.

Follow the latest news and events related to The Episcopal Church's work on Becoming Beloved Community here in our diocese at http://dsobeloved.org.

Click here to subscribe to the Becoming Beloved Community newsletter

Connecting with our cathedral

*In Response to COVID-19

All programming is subject to change due to pandemic-related restrictions. Whenever possible, we will offer services and concerts via live stream if in-person gatherings are not permitted. Please check the cathedral website (cincinnaticathedral.com) for updates throughout the season.

Christ Church Cathedral is located at 318 E 4th Street in downtown Cincinnati. For more information, news and events, visit cincinnaticathedral.com.

Job opportunities

Dean

Christ Church Cathedral

Church Planter and Missioner for Latino Ministries

Diocese of Southern Ohio

Substitute Teacher

Bethany School

See all job opportunities at https://episcopaliansinconnection.org/job-opportunities/. Need a job posted? Send your information to communication@diosohio.org.

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