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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
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SUMMARY:ECM Round 1 grant cycle opens
DESCRIPTION:Episcopal Community Ministries (ECM)\, our diocese’s outreach arm\, offers grants to multiple congregation-affiliated outreach ministries\, including food banks\, community gardens\, community meals\, tutoring programs\, human trafficking victim support services and medical debt relief. \nECM desires to support our congregations that support their neighbors as reflected in ECM’s purpose statement: \nThe mission of the Episcopal Community Ministries is to inspire and support each other in the living out of our Baptismal Covenant through active\, generous\, and committed congregations and their outward looking ministries. \nThe ECM Committee is pleased to announce the dates of the two grant cycles for 2026: \n\nRound I: Application opens on February 1 and closes on March 1.\nRound II: Application opens on June 1 and closes on July 1.\n\nThe following are some of the basic criteria to apply: \n\nCongregational Commitment – the requesting congregation must demonstrate committed and impactful support of the ministry both financially and through the active and significant participation of its parishioners.\nThe Congregation is in “good standing” as determined by canon. This status includes being current in Mission Share contributions\, and having up‐to‐date submissions of the Parochial Report\, Diocesan Annual Reporting Form\, and parish audit.\nThe ministry to be funded addresses a vital need in the community.\n\nECM grants are funded by an annual draw from the Blanchard Memorial Endowment Fund established by the trustees of the diocese\, and by donations from congregations and individuals. Every dollar donated to ECM goes to local church outreach ministries helping their neighbors in need. \nTo apply for a grant\, learn more about the grant criteria\, and become more familiar with ECM\, please visit diosohio.org/episcopal-community-ministries.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/ecm-round-1-grant-cycle-opens/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000
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SUMMARY:Choral Evensong with Installation of a new Canon
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to this festive choral evensong at our Cathedral as we also install our newest diocesan canon\, Mark Priest\, as Canon for Finance and Operations. \nThe Cathedral Choir & the Choir of Hyde Park Community UMC \nPhos hilaron: O Gracious Light – Ben Owen\nCanticles: Magnificat & Nunc dimittis – Brenda Portman\nAnthem: Christ\, Whose Glory Fills the Skies – arr. Paul Halley \nPrelude begins at 4:30\, featuring Dr. Sarah Simko\, organist\, who also serves as executive assistant to the canon to the ordinary. Evensong begins at 5:00 pm\, followed by a reception at the Diocesan House.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/choral-evensong-with-installation-of-a-new-canon/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati\, 318 E 4th St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202-4202\, US
CATEGORIES:Diocese
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131143
CREATED:20260105T191317Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Candlemas Celebration: Dinner\, crafts and Hymn sing
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to come and celebrate Candlemas\, the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple\, through a series of multi-cultural events at Procter Center. \nOn Saturday\, January 31\, Xandra Sharpe (chef and kitchen manager at Procter) and the Rev. Gerardo Romo Garcia (missioner for Latino ministries) will lead a free tamale making workshop from 3-5 pm. \nThen on Monday\, February 2 (the Feast of Candlemas!) spend an evening at Procter\, enjoying an international Candlemas Dinner at 6 pm. For $10\, we’ll feast together on tamales from Mexico\, crepes from France\, and more! We’ll also have the opportunity to share together some Candlemas craft activities. \nAfter dinner\, join us for SING! Candlelit Holden Evening Prayer\, Blessing of the Candles\, and a Winter Hymn Sing led by Nathan Greer (co-executive director at Procter Center) and Stephen Sollars (organist at St. John’s\, Worthington). There’s no-cost to join our service and hymn sing! Overnight accommodations are available for the evening of Feb. 2 for an additional cost. \nAll are welcome; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration deadline is Jan. 28. \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions about this event?\nContact Jerusalem Greer\, co-executive director of Procter Center at jgreer@proctercenter.org.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/pop-up-candlemas-celebration-dinner/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocese,Procter Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
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CREATED:20250722T195856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T170443Z
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SUMMARY:Diocesan-wide Vestry and Wardens Day
DESCRIPTION:All returning and newly elected vestry members\, junior and senior wardens\, and their clergy are invited to spend a day at Christ Church\, Glendale reflecting on Scripture through prayer and conversation\, considering together their charge as leaders of congregations\, building connections with leaders from across the diocese\, learning content from the College for Congregational Development\, and more. \nDate and location \nSaturday\, February 7\n10 am to 3 pm \nChrist Episcopal Church\n965 Forest Avenue\nGlendale\, OH 45246\nchristchurchglendale.org \nRegistration \nAll vestry members\, senior and junior wardens\, and their clergy are invited to attend. There is no cost for this event. Registration deadline has been extended through January 27. Register here. \nQuestions about this event? \nContact the Rev. Derrick Fetz\, missioner for stewardship\, at dfetz@diosohio.org.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/diocesan-wide-vestry-and-wardens-day/
LOCATION:Christ Church Glendale\, 965 Forest Ave\, Glendale\, OH\, 45246-4405\, US
CATEGORIES:Diocese
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260424T131143
CREATED:20251007T184638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T182715Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop White visitation: St. Peter's\, Delaware
DESCRIPTION:Bishop White episcopal visitation to St. Peter’s\, Delaware
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/episcopal-visitation-st-peters-delaware/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Delaware\, 45 W. Winter St.\, Delaware\, OH\, 43015-1934\, US
CATEGORIES:Bishop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T100000
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CREATED:20260130T202138Z
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SUMMARY:Parish Administrators Network
DESCRIPTION:A monthly Zoom call to bring together those who are tasked with the administration of a church\, both paid and volunteer. The group meets monthly to share information and best practices\, and to be a source of collegiality and support to those who often work alone. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8fSZiO3kRBKvVUforHjgrQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting. \nIf you have questions about this gathering\, please contact Julie Murray\, canon for community engagement\, at jmurray@diosohio.org.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/parish-administrators-network/2026-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000
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CREATED:20260206T171719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T175935Z
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SUMMARY:Columbus-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering at Chocolate Café
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy an evening together at the Chocolate Café in Grandview. Our conversation will focus on planning for affinity group gatherings in the summer months. The Chocolate Café serves soups\, salads\, sandwiches\, chocolate candies\, desserts\, ice cream\, and specialty drinks\, including hot chocolates\, mochas\, coffee\, tea\, and smoothies. \nLocation: Chocolate Café (1855 Northwest Blvd\, Columbus OH 43212)
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/columbus-area-lgbtq-affinity-group-gathering-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Chocolate Cafe\, 1855 Northwest Blvd\, Columbus\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+ Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Columbus-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group":MAILTO:lgbtq-columbus@diosohio.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131143
CREATED:20260107T153119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T163744Z
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SUMMARY:We've Come This Far By Faith: Absalom Jones Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Each year we honor the life and ministry of the Blessed Absalom Jones\, the first Black priest in The Episcopal Church\, who labored for liberation\, dignity\, and racial justice. This year the theme for the Absalom Jones Celebration is “We’ve Come this Far by Faith”. \nThe Absalom Jones Symposium will be from 9 to 11am on Saturday\, February 14 and will be online. The Symposium will be a panel discussion by immediate and past presidents of the Union of Black Episcopalians. Tyrone Yates will be the moderator for the panel conversation. View the symposium here. \nThe Absalom Jones Celebration Service will be on Sunday\, February 15 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Dayton. The service will start at 3:30 pm. The speaker for this service is Rev. Dr. Betty W. Holley\, interim President for Payne Theological Seminary and Presiding Elder for African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dayton. There will be a reception immediately following the service. \nTwo buses are scheduled to transport riders from the Cincinnati area and the Columbus area to the Absalom Jones Service on Sunday. The Cincinnati bus will pick up riders at St. Simon of Cyrene Episcopal Church (810 Matthews Drive Cincinnati\, Ohio 45215) at 12:30 pm on Sunday February 15. The Columbus bus will pick up riders at St. Philip Episcopal Church (166 Woodland Ave Columbus\, Ohio 43203) at 1:30 pm on February 15. The buses are set to return to their respective destinations at 6 pm from St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Dayton\, Ohio. Sign up for bus transportation here.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/weve-come-this-far-by-faith-absalom-jones-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Black Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131143
CREATED:20260107T153341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T135915Z
UID:10002729-1771169400-1771178400@diosohio.org
SUMMARY:We've Come This Far By Faith: Absalom Jones Celebration Service
DESCRIPTION:Each year we honor the life and ministry of the Blessed Absalom Jones\, the first Black priest in The Episcopal Church\, who labored for liberation\, dignity\, and racial justice. This year the theme for the Absalom Jones Celebration is “We’ve Come this Far by Faith”. \nThe Absalom Jones Symposium will be from 9 to 11am on Saturday\, February 14 and will be online. The Symposium will be a panel discussion by immediate and past presidents of the Union of Black Episcopalians. Tyrone Yates will be the moderator for the panel conversation.View the symposium here. \nThe Absalom Jones Celebration Service will be on Sunday\, February 15 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Dayton. The service will start at 3:30 pm. The speaker for this service is Rev. Dr. Betty W. Holley\, interim President for Payne Theological Seminary and Presiding Elder for African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dayton. There will be a reception immediately following the service. \nTwo buses are scheduled to transport riders from the Cincinnati area and the Columbus area to the Absalom Jones Service on Sunday. The Cincinnati bus will pick up riders at St. Simon of Cyrene Episcopal Church (810 Matthews Drive Cincinnati\, Ohio 45215) at 12:30 pm on Sunday February 15. The Columbus bus will pick up riders at St. Philip Episcopal Church (166 Woodland Ave Columbus\, Ohio 43203) at 1:30 pm on February 15. The buses are set to return to their respective destinations at 6 pm from St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Dayton\, Ohio. Sign up sheets for bus transportation are coming soon.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/weve-come-this-far-by-faith-absalom-jones-celebration-service/
LOCATION:St Margaret’s Dayton\, 5301 Free Pike\, Trotwood\, OH\, 45426-2441\, US
CATEGORIES:Black Ministries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260424T131143
CREATED:20251007T200245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T184042Z
UID:10002590-1771372800-1771459199@diosohio.org
SUMMARY:Bishop White: Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Bishop White visits St. Thomas\, Terrace Park on Ash Wednesday.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/bishop-white-ash-wednesday/
LOCATION:St Thomas Terrace Park\, 100 Miami Ave\, Terrace Park\, OH\, 45174-1175\, US
CATEGORIES:Bishop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260424T131143
CREATED:20260109T164641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T164927Z
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SUMMARY:Church Foundation Grant and Loan deadline
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Church Foundation grant and loan deadlines ensures your application will be considered at the next quarterly meeting of the Church Foundation.\n\n2026 submission deadlines \n\nFebruary 20 in preparation for the Church Foundation’s March meeting\nMay 20 in preparation for the Church Foundation’s June meeting\nAugust 20 in preparation for Church Foundation’s September meeting\nNovember 20 in preparation for the Church Foundation’s December meeting\n\nMore information on Church Foundation grants and loans can be found here.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/church-foundation-grant-and-loan-deadline/2026-02-20/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131143
CREATED:20251017T181909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T172903Z
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SUMMARY:Explorers' Day
DESCRIPTION:In the Diocese of Southern Ohio\, attending Explorers’ Day\, organized by the Commission on Ministry (CoM)\, is the first step to entering the diocesan discernment process for ordained ministry as a deacon or priest in The Episcopal Church. The 2026 Explorers’ Day will held on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 from 9am to 4pm at Procter Camp and Conference Center.\n\nBoth the explorer and sponsoring rector/priest-in-charge/canonically appointed Sr. warden of a lay-led congregation\, are required to attend the gathering together. Attendance assumes that the explorer has already been a confirmed member of the Episcopal Church for at least one year and has been in conversation with their sponsoring priest/warden about discerning their call to ministry. Registration is required.\n\nRegister here.\n\nThe Explorers’ Day will provide:\n\nan introduction to our diocesan Explorer Discernment Process (pre-Postulancy)\nbasic information about the steps to approved educational formation and ordination\nnext steps for beginning a formal process\, including meeting with Bishop White\nBible study and theological reflection about our call to ministry\n\nIf you have questions or need more information contact Robin Holland\, Chair of the Commission on Ministry\, at rholl10554@aol.com or  Melanie Slane\, Transitions Minister at mslane@diosohio.org.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/explorers-day/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordination Process
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131143
CREATED:20250717T151149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T151149Z
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SUMMARY:Diocesan Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/diocesan-council-7/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260424T131143
CREATED:20251007T200348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T182618Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop White visitation: St. Stephen's\, Columbus
DESCRIPTION:Bishop White episcopal visitation to St. Stephen’s\, Columbus
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/episcopal-visitation-st-stephens-columbus-2/
LOCATION:St Stephen’s Columbus\, 30 W Woodruff Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43210
CATEGORIES:Bishop
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