{e} Connections | June 28, 2022 |
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Phyllis Spiegel to be consecrated Bishop of Utah September 17 |
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The Rev. Phyllis Spiegel, rector of St. Anne in West Chester, was elected bishop of the Diocese of Utah on April 30. Last week, the diocese was notified that Spiegel had received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process. The consecration and ordination service is scheduled for September 17 in Salt Lake City.
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General Convention July 8-11 in Baltimore |
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The 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church will take place from July 8 to 11 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The four-day convention, which was shortened in May due to COVID-19 concerns, will include legislative sessions in the House of Bishops and House of Deputies which can be viewed on the General Convention Media Hub. Watch next week's newsletter for a link and more news about the work of deputies from Southern Ohio.
Learn more about the work of General Convention:
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Photos from Pride celebrations all over the diocese are available for viewing in our online photo album. If you have pics to add to the album, please send them along!
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Mission Share deadline June 30 |
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This is a reminder to all congregations that Mission Share is required to be paid monthly to the Finance Department. By canon, the true-up of a parish’s previous year's Mission Share must be paid by June 30.
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CoCL grants can help with new initiatives |
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Planning programs, new initiatives or new ways to be Christ in your community? Budget tight, yet you feel called by the Holy Spirit to this new _____________ (fill in the blank)? Could you use some seed money to get this idea off the ground? The Commission on Congregational Life (CoCL) may be able to help!
The application for CoCL Grants can be found here. If you have questions about your idea or the application process please contact Fr. Seth Wymer, Chair of CoCL at rector@stjohnlancaster.org.
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Diocesan energy efficiency grants deadline extended |
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The Trustees of the Diocese have extended the deadline for congregational Energy Efficiency Grants by six months, to June 30, 2023. Each church is eligible for up to $10,000 in grants to pay for energy conservation steps such as efficient lighting, insulation, and replacement windows. Reducing a building's energy use can help mitigate climate change and save money.
The 61 churches that have not taken advantage of the opportunity can do so using this grant application. Many congregations already have an energy audit with specific recommendations that can be funded, and the Creation Care and Environmental Justice Task Force includes experienced engineers happy to help congregations evaluate options.
Please contact the Creation Care & Environmental Justice Task Force at ee4diosoh@gmail.com for assistance in determining which energy conservation projects would best suit your congregation.
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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 29 at 10 a.m.: Standing Committee
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June 30: 2021 Mission Share payment deadline
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July 4: Independence Day; Diocesan office closed
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July 6-9: Family Camp 2 at Procter Camp
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July 7 at 2 p.m.: Standing Committee
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July 8-11: The 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church
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July 14 at 2 p.m.: Dispatch of Business
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July 15 at 1 p.m. Finance Committee
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July 20-23: Family Camp 3 at Procter Camp
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July 21 at 2 p.m.: Standing Committee
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July 22 at 10 a.m.: Budget Committee
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July 27-30: Family Camp 4 at Procter Camp
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Diocesan Ministries & Initiatives |
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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 Your Neighbor? Ordinary Time Zine for families now available!
We are delighted to offer a new zine 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.
You can view the zine here, or download it here. You can also listen to new episodes of the Forming podcast that go along with the zine here.
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Exploring the Word in Faith without Fear: An online Bible Study for LGBTQ+ Christians and Allies
Purpose: Provide a SAFE space for scripture study, formation and community for queer Christians and allies
Target: LGBTQ+ and allies in our communities and in the Diocese of Southern Ohio
Dates: Tuesdays, June 28 - August 9, 7 p.m. via Zoom.
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Summer playground meet-ups for families:
Next meet-up July 1
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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If your congregation would like to have news or an event notice published in the newsletter, email Julie Murray.
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Updates from Christ Church Cathedral |
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Pride Night at Soul Goods
Wednesday, June 29
5 to 7 p.m.
You are invited to support LGBTQ+ youth in our area at Soul Goods Pride Night. Soul Goods is Christ Church Cathedral's new gift shop, empowering people to be a part of making our world a more equitable place through the purchase of quality goods.
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is working to prevent and end LGBTQ youth homelessness in Hamilton County, implementing strategies to make sure every LGBTQ youth has the housing, resources, and connections to thrive.
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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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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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Missioner for Black Ministries, Diocese of Southern Ohio
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Director, Transfiguration Spirituality Center
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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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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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