Diocese of Southern Ohio

PIMIL International Luncheon and Fundraiser
2026-07-18 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | St Philip Columbus, 166 Woodland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43203-1774
Partners in Ministry in Liberia (PILMIL)will host their 17th annual International Luncheon and Silent Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, July 18 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm at St. Philip, Columbus. This year’s guest speaker will be the Rev. David Kendall-Sperry, rector of St. Peter’s, Delaware.
The day offers experiences you do not want to miss:

Renewal of friendships and the making of new friends
Door prizes
African drumming and intercultural worship and activities
Delicious Liberian and American dishes & recipes of the Liberian dishes
Correspondence and pictures from the children
Drum circle for the children & grass skirts activities for children and families
Book signing – “The Story of PIMIL” by Mother Abby Flemister
Vendor, silent auction and international cookie tables
Much more!

Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for youth ages 5 to 19. Children 4 yrs. and under are free. All proceeds benefit children’s education in Liberia. To purchase tickets, contact St. Matthew’s, Westerville at 614-882-2706.

Province V Big Provincial Gathering (BPG)
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-01 | OH
The Big Provincial Gathering (BPG) is an opportunity to meet new people and connect with others who share your ministry passions. It is structured like a “ministry fair” so that people may host workshops and conversations to share program and resource ideas with others. Join in this amazing event to get resources for your local ministry context.
Thursday, July 30, 1 pm ET – Pre-Event Trainings and Provincial Youth Event begin
Friday, July 31, 12 noon ET – Big Provincial Gathering begins
Saturday, August 1, after lunch – BPG ends (see detailed schedule for Saturday afternoon activities)
Kalamazoo, Michigan – Is in the Eastern Time Zone
Host: St. Luke’s, Kalamazoo
Workshops: City Centre
PYE and Pre-event Trainings: First Congregational Church
Learn more and register here.

The Practice of Centering Prayer
2026-10-03 08:30 - 13:00 | St Stephen’s Columbus, 30 W Woodruff Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210
St. Stephen’s, Columbus is excited to host a Practice of Centering Prayer half-day retreat on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Participants will learn the basic method of Centering Prayer, along with its history and origins. This simple practice will be demonstrated and explained and there will be opportunities to practice.
The results of daily practice over time results in one being more able to let go and let God lead the way in one’s day. It’s not just a technique, but also a way to feel closer to the Divine within. Often, other people will notice a more relaxed attitude in us.
Following the retreat, there will be three zoom follow-up meetings (1.5 hours each) to review the method, see how it’s going for folks and to encourage participants to join an ongoing centering prayer group, either in person or on zoom.
Saturday, October 3
8:30 am to 1 pm
To register, email Jamie Massa at jamiesusanmassa@gmail.com and send her the following information: Name, Address, Email Address, Phone Number. Also let her know if you have previous experience in Centering Prayer or other Contemplative Practices.
