{e} Connections | April 19, 2022 |
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Diocesan survey open until April 26 |
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The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Southern Ohio is conducting an email survey of the diocese to gain perspective on readiness to proceed with the next chapter of the search for our next bishop. You can take the survey here through April 26.
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Patricia Rose to be ordained to priesthood April 23 |
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God willing, the Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith, Bishop Provisional of Southern Ohio, will ordain Patricia Marie Rose to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church on Saturday, April 23 at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy: White stoles. |
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Big Provincial Gathering April 29-30 |
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The second Province V Big Provincial Gathering (BPG) will take place April 29-30 in South Bend. The event includes time with the keynote speaker, the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies; as well as workshops, table conversations, and more. Trainings will also be offered on April 28.
Proof of vaccination and masks will be required. More information is available online. Registration is required.
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Episcopal Church presence at Pride |
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June is Pride month, and communities throughout the diocese will be holding in-person Pride parades and festivals again this year. The diocese plans to sponsor an Episcopal Church presence at all 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.
Confirmed Pride events include:
June 4: Dayton, Hamilton, Hillsboro
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.
We are still looking for a coordinator for Cincinnati. If you are interested in heading up this event, contact Julie Murray at jmurray@diosohio.org.
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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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Church Foundation Grant requests due by April 30 |
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The Church Foundation, an elected body of the diocese, awards grants to congregations primarily for one-time capital projects and/or emergency assistance for facility improvements. The trustees also are the title holders and have oversight of diocesan properties.
Applications for Church Foundation grants must be submitted two (2) weeks prior to each quarterly meeting for review to be considered. The next quarterly meeting of the trustees is Friday, May 13. Potential applications must be submitted no later than April 30 for consideration.
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2023 budget applications due May 1 |
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The Budget Committee of Diocesan Council has begun the process of developing the diocese’s operating budget for 2023. Application forms were sent to budget owners – the people responsible for each area of the operating budget – last week, and completed applications are due by May 1. The application is available on the website or from David Getreu, associate for financial management and oversight, via email.
During the process of developing the operating budget, budget owners are paired with a Budget Committee member who can help guide them through the process. Please direct questions about the 2023 budget process to Patrick Hreachmack, Budget Committee chair, or the Rev. David Getreu.
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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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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: Episcopal resources for Earth Day and Creation Care Sunday; HB 616 intensifies Ohio’s culture wars; Congress is considering HR 2590 to ensure US foreign aid to Israel is not used for detention, interrogation, or abuse of Palestinian children; and an update on Ohio’s gerrymandering struggles.
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Ecumenical Advocacy Days April 25-27 |
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Also known as EAD, this is an annual gathering of Christian advocates and activists across different denominations. This year’s event will be virtual, and costs $75. Register here.
The 2022 theme is “Fierce Urgency: Advancing Civil & Human Rights”, with specific attention to voting rights and the weapon sales that make human rights abuses possible. There will also be a great opportunity to connect in the Episcopal Public Policy Network’s virtual Episcopal caucus event for Episcopalians on Monday, April 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. EDT. We welcome any and all Episcopalians to join us this year in fierce advocacy for making God’s love a reality and for the opportunity to learn and grow with EAD’s expansive workshops.
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For more information about seasonal opportunities such as the Lenten Lunch Series "To Be Cracked Open," 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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Ethics and the Christian Life: Making Tough Decisions in a Crazy World
Workshops designed for those who want to explore Christian life from the perspective of ethical decision making. These sessions are designed for those who have little or no background in the philosophy of ethics, as well as those who do. Sessions will be highly interactive.
All are welcome. There are opportunities for face-to-face sessions as well as one Zoom session.
In Person
April 23: Cincinnati, Church of the Advent 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Lunch provided)
May 14: Columbus, OH (location tba) 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
September 3: South Eastern OH (location tba) 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Zoom
May 24: 9 to 11 a.m.
Learn more and register here.
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Procter Center is a retreat and event facility located. 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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Save the date for Camp Open House and Spring Craft Show |
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Rain or shine, join us Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Camp Open House! This event will be taking place along side our Spring Craft Show! Local craftsman and artists will be onsite, showing off their one of a kind works.
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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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Naming Our Losses in the Midst of Easter Hope |
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Clergy and laypeople from across the diocese are invited to "Naming Our Losses in the Midst of Easter Hope," a gathering taking place on Saturday, April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at All Saints, New Albany. The event is open to all, and will include creative exercises with options to write and draw, time for discussion, worship, and the option to meet with a spiritual director.
In a season of loss and grief, this is an opportunity make an investment in healing through prayerful creativity and companionship. The gathering will be led by the Rev. Joseph Kovitch, missioner for the Central Ohio region, artist and iconographer Lisa Palchick, and a team of local spiritual directors from the Central Ohio Region.
Download a flyer here and bulletin insert here.
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Benefit concert for Ukraine at All Saints, Pleasant Ridge April 23 |
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All Saints, Pleasant Ridge, welcomes Ukrainian Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music students Diana Chubak (Piano), Andrii Isakov (Violin), and friends for their series of benefit concerts for Ukraine around the city of Cincinnati. The concert being hosted at All Saints is on Saturday, April 23 at 4 p.m. with a reception to follow. Very limited tickets will be available at the door, so we advise everyone to buy them in advance.
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Laureates Out Loud April 23 |
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As part of the National Endowment for the Humanities A More Perfect Union initiative and to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with Northern Kentucky University, will host U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo and Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson, who will discuss social justice, inclusion, and storytelling through poetry at NKU’s Greaves Concert Hall on Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. The event will be moderated by former Ohio State Senator Eric Kearney, a member of Christ Church Cathedral.
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Sandy Sanborn Martin Memorial Concert at Calvary April 24 |
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The Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble and concert organist Isabelle Demers, along with the Winton Woods High School Varsity Ensemble, will perform Duruflé REQUIEM and other works in memory of the lives lost during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Sandy Sanborn Martin Memorial Concert at Calvary, Cincinnati, on Sunday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
This event is privately underwritten, no tickets are required; open seating. Suggested donation (for CFE educational/outreach initiative): $20.
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Red Door Community Concert Series presents the Queensmen May 6 |
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The fifth Red Door Community Concert at Holy Trinity, Oxford, will feature the Queensmen, a small ensemble of the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus with Steve Milloy, their Artistic Director, on Friday, May 6 at 12:15 p.m. This ensemble strives to be the “best of the best” of the Chorus, and their program will be uplifting and positive with a selection of songs relating to contemporary social issues.
The concert is free and open to the public; masks are required.
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Annual Women's Day Weekend at St. Margaret's May 21-22 |
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Join the Episcopal Church Women of St. Margaret’s, Dayton, for their annual Women’s Day Weekend celebrations on May 21-22. The theme for this year is Women Chosen for Such a Time as This.
On Saturday, May 21, come for Fedoras, Food, Fun and Fellowship at the Women’s Weekend luncheon. The event will feature card games, a hat show and door prizes. Tickets are available for a $25 donation by contacting Maeda Thompson at 937.825.7751. Attendees are also asked to bring a pack of diapers (sizes 4, 5 or 6) to help support the Gem City Gives Diaper project.
On Sunday, May 22, the keynote speaker at the 9:30 a.m. worship will be the Rev. Deborah Howard.
For more information, contact the church office at 937.837.7741.
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Updates from Christ Church Cathedral |
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Music Live at Lunch: Tuesdays at 12:10 p.m.
Music Live at Lunch, Christ Church Cathedral's weekly concert series, is celebrating its 50th year.These free concerts are presented on Tuesdays at 12:10 p.m. Patrons may bring their own lunch or purchase one at the cathedral.
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April 26: Ricky Nye (piano) – Blues, jazz, & boogie woogie music
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Saturday, April 23
7 p.m.
A cappella choir SONUS performs a program of music from centuries-old European works to beloved modern composers. No admission charge. Join us in person or via livestream.
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Icons in Transformation
Christ Church Cathedral will host the traveling exhibit, Icons in Transformation, from April 1 to May 22. This art exhibit by artist Ludmila Pawlowska features a mix of mediums ranging from paintings to large installation pieces to sculptures. The exhibition is one of only five stops within the United States and is free and open to the public during cathedral hours.
All artist proceeds from sales of art work at Icons in Transformation in Cincinnati will be donated to UNHCR and CARE International to provide life-saving protections to families forced to flee their homes in Ukraine.
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Bishop Smith's visitations |
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Intentional Interim Priest, Indian Hill Church
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Parish bookkeeper, St. Anne's, West Chester
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Assistant for Ministry, Diocese of Southern Ohio
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Nursery Child Care Provider, St. Barnabas, Montgomery
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Parish Administrator (full time), St. Alban's, Bexley
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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 Childcare, All Saints, Pleasant Ridge
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Nursery Supervisor, La Iglesia Episcopal del Espíritu Santo
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Executive Director, Association for Episcopal Deacons
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Priest in Charge (full-time), Holy Trinity, Oxford
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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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