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151st Annual Convention

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

The 151st annual Convention of the Diocese of Southern Ohio was held at the Champion Mill Conference Center in Hamilton, Ohio, on November 14-15, 2025.

Results

The following offices were elected at convention. Uncontested offices were elected by acclamation. Contested offices were conducted by ballot.

Diocesan Council
  • The Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse, St. Luke’s, Granville
  • Mika Lakomy-Ricketts, St. James, Clintonville
  • Barbara Shoemaker, Trinity on Capitol Square
  • Nancy Talley, All Saints, New Albany
  • John Samuel Wilson, St. Mark’s, Upper Arlington
Standing Committee
  • The Rev. Vicki Zust, St. Mark’s, Upper Arlington
  • Ed Yuhas, St. Patrick’s, Dublin
Trustees of the Diocese
  • The Rev. Darren Elin, St. Thomas, Terrace Park
Church Foundation Trustee
  • Paul Davis, Calvary, Clifton
Procter Board of Advisors
  • The Rev. Iva Joyce-Miesse, Trinity on Capitol Square
Deputies to the 82nd General Convention

Clergy Order

  • The Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse, St. Luke’s, Granville
  • The Rev. Canon Scott Gunn, Forward Movement and Christ Church, Glendale
  • The Rev. Gia Hayes-Martin, St. John’s, Worthington
  • The Rev. Jason Prati, All Saints, New Albany

Clergy Alternates

  • The Rev. William Sangrey, St. George’s, Dayton
  • The Rev. Lynn Carter-Edmands, All Saints, New Albany

Lay Order

  • Brianna Smith, St. Philip, Columbus
  • Elizabeth Wagner-Weber, St. Mark’s, Riverside
  • Dionne Clifton, St. Philip, Columbus
  • Tym House, Church of the Redeemer, Cincinnati

Lay Alternates

  • Darien McCoy, St. Mark’s, Upper Arlington
  • Lissa Barker, St. Patrick’s, Dublin
  • Mika Lakomy-Ricketts, St. James, Clintonville
  • Edward Lasseigne, St. Stephen’s, Columbus

Ballot Results

  • R2025-01: Recommitting to Support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals – ADOPTED
  • R2025-02: Establishing the Commission on Reparative Justice in the Diocese of Southern Ohio – ADOPTED
  • 2025-03: Dissolving the Union Between Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Southern Ohio – ADOPTED
  • 2025-04: Mission Share Funding Plan – ADOPTED
Ballot Results

Sharable Media

Text:
Bishop White’s Convention Address

Photos:
Sharable Photo Album on Facebook
Download full-size images on Flickr

Video:
Opening Plenary Session with Bishop White and Bishop Schofield-Broadbent – Facebook
Bishop Kristin White’s Address – Facebook or YouTube
Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent’s Keynote Address –Facebook or YouTube
Holy Eucharist – Facebook or YouTube
Morning Business Session – Facebook or YouTube
Afternoon Business Session – Facebook or YouTube

Resources