Church Foundation Grant and Loan deadline
2026-02-20, 2026-05-20, 2026-08-20 | OH
Meeting Church Foundation grant and loan deadlines ensures your application will be considered at the next quarterly meeting of the Church Foundation.

2026 submission deadlines

February 20 in preparation for the Church Foundation’s March meeting
May 20 in preparation for the Church Foundation’s June meeting
August 20 in preparation for Church Foundation’s September meeting
November 20 in preparation for the Church Foundation’s December meeting

More information on Church Foundation grants and loans can be found here.

Explorers' Day
2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
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.

Both 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.

Register here.

The Explorers’ Day will provide:

an introduction to our diocesan Explorer Discernment Process (pre-Postulancy)
basic information about the steps to approved educational formation and ordination
next steps for beginning a formal process, including meeting with Bishop White
Bible study and theological reflection about our call to ministry

If 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.

Diocesan Council
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States

Bishop White visitation: St. Stephen's, Columbus
2026-02-22 | St Stephen’s Columbus, 30 W Woodruff Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210
Bishop White episcopal visitation to St. Stephen’s, Columbus

ECM Cycle 1 grant deadline
2026-03-01 | OH
The 2026 ECM winter grant application cycle is February 1 through March 1. More information here.

Deacons' School
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08, 2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03, 2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Deacons’ School meets at Procter Center.

Southwest Regional Staff Work Day
2026-03-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Church of The Advent Cincinnati, 2366 Kemper Ln, Cincinnati, OH, 45206-2611, US
In 2025, we took important steps in reinvigorating connections across churches at the regional level in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. We experimented with Regional Staff Work Days, in which diocesan staff traveled together to sites around the diocese, increasing access to in-person meetings and fellowship with local leaders. At the same time, a task force met and gathered with lay and clergy leaders for conversation and input about the ways we gather across geography, a process that resulted in the creation of four new regions.
As a continuation of that investment in accessibility and connection, the diocesan staff will once again hit the road in 2026, offering opportunities to meet, learn, celebrate, and connect beyond the walls of your own church.
In each region of the diocese, the diocesan staff will be present for Staff Work Days, offering the opportunity for drop-in fellowship and appointments with local leaders, reducing barriers for face-to-face connection.
Southwest Region: Friday, March 6
10-11 am – Drop-in Fellowship Hour with light snacks and coffee.
11-3 pm – Staff available for pre-made appointments.
No RSVP required to join the Regional Staff Days, but please make an appointment if wanting to meet with staff.
Schedule with staff member
Please note: The Leadership Day originally scheduled for Saturday, March 7 has been cancelled.

Bishop White visitation: All Saints, Portsmouth
2026-03-08 | All Saints Portsmouth, 610 4th St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-3921, US
Bishop White episcopal visitation to All Saints, Portsmouth

Feast Day of Harriet Tubman: Holy Eucharist & Teach-In
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | St Andrew’s Cincinnati, 1809 Rutland Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45207-1219, US
March 10 is the anniversary of the death of freedom fighter Harriet Ross Tubman. The Episcopal Church has recognized Harriet Tubman with a feast on March 10 to coincide with other national celebrations of her legacy of faith, freedom and liberation.
All are invited to come and celebrate an inaugural Eucharist at St. Andrew’s, Evanston, to commemorate this year’s Feast Day; the Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White, bishop of Southern Ohio, presiding and the Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse, rector serving St. Luke’s, Granville, preaching.
The Eucharist will include congregational singing of spirituals and freedom songs and a teach-in sermon about the life and witness of Harriet Tubman. A light reception will follow the Eucharist.
Join us! No RSVPs required.
5:30 pm Gospel Hymnsing led by Jason Holmes
6 pm Service
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Aaron Rogers, missioner for Black ministries, at arogers@diosohio.org.

Parish Administrators Network
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | OH
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.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8fSZiO3kRBKvVUforHjgrQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.
If you have questions about this gathering, please contact Julie Murray, canon for community engagement, at jmurray@diosohio.org.

Trustees of the Diocese
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Diocesan House, 412 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Meetings are held at Diocesan House (412 Sycamore) Zoom is available. Morning Prayer is offered at 9:30 AM.

Columbus-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering: Game Night
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library—Franklinton Branch, 1061 W Town St, Columbus, 43222, United States
You’re invited for a relaxed evening of board games and fellowship. Please feel free to bring your favorite board game and a snack or beverage (non-alcoholic) to share.
Location: meeting room of the Columbus Metropolitan Library—Franklinton Branch (1061 W. Town St, Columbus OH 43222)

Deacons Retreat
2026-03-13 17:30 - 2026-03-15 12:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
The deacons of the Diocese of Southern Ohio are invited for our inaugural retreat with Bishop White. Intended as a time of learning, refreshment, and renewal, our weekend will offer space for conversation and rest, strengthening connections among those called to the diaconate across the diocese.
Bishop White will join us on Saturday, offering time for shared worship and encouragement as the community looks ahead together.
March 13-15, 2026
Arrive by 5:30 on Friday
Dinner to follow.
Depart by noon on Sunday
Open to all deacons canonically resident or licensed to serve in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Deadline to register March 1. No Cost. Register here.
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Anne Reed, convener of the Deacon Council, at dcnareed@gmail.com.

Freecycle Open House
2026-03-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Iglesia Episcopal del Espiritu Santo, 11381 Hanover Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45240, United States
Parish leaders are invited to a diocesanwide Freecycle event at the former Iglesia Episcopal Espíritu Santo (IEES) building on Saturday, March 14th from 10-2 pm.
When a church closes, where does all of the stuff end up? While much of the liturgical items from recently closed properties are (or will be) also available on our Diocesan Freecycle page, at this particular site, there are many large and non-liturgical items that also available at no cost to our diocesan congregations. On March 14, many items will be available for pick-up, including assorted furniture, nursery furniture, tables and chairs, shelving, office equipment, and much more.
Bring a truck and help put these items, lovingly given to the church, back into active ministry!
Questions about this event and program?
Please contact the Rev. Derrick Fetz, missioner for stewardship, at dfetz@diosohio.org.

Historically Black Churches Quarterly Prayer Breakfast
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | St Simon of Cyrene Cincinnati, 810 Matthews Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45215-1837
The four historically Black congregations of the diocese will gather for their first quarterly prayer breakfast on Saturday, March 21 at 10 am at St. Simon of Cyrene, Lincoln Heights.
The quarterly gatherings will be an opportunity for our historically Black congregations to fellowship together and share information with each other.
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Canon Aaron Rogers, canon for ministry, at arogers@diosohio.org.

Cincinnati-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering
2026-03-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Queen City Exchange, 32 W Court Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Queer community isn’t just for June! Meet other LGBTQ+ folks and allies from Episcopal churches around the area on the last Wednesday of every month in a relaxed, casual setting at Queen City Exchange. Appetizers are provided, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available.

LGBTQ+ Summit/Retreat
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-28 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
In a world that often expects our silence or our sorrow, LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and their allies are invited to gather for our second annual diocesan LGBTQ+ retreat, a weekend of Defiant Queer Joy.
Exploring our theme, Unbounded and Radiant: Defiant Joy for the Queer Follower of Christ, we will examine and reclaim a truth as old as the empty tomb: that our very existence is a living testimony to the Paschal Mystery. This retreat offers a celebration of the unique ways the LGBTQ+ community mirrors the movement from the shadows of the cross to the brilliance of new life.
The Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse, rector serving St. Luke’s, Granville, will serve as our chaplain for the weekend with music led by Anny Stevens-Gleason, minister for congregational development at Church of the Redeemer, Hyde Park and member of the diocesan liturgical commission. Our time together will culminate in a celebratory Eucharist, Bishop Kristin White celebrating.
Together, we’ll create a sacred space for fellowship and teaching, rest and play, and further form connection with one another as fertile ground from which a revolutionary hope springs forth. Join us as we embody the truth that our joy is not just a feeling—it is a sacred, defiant act of faith that invites the whole world into a deeper understanding of God’s transformative love.
March 27-28, 2026
Friday
4 pm Check-in opens
6 pm Dinner
Saturday
3:30 pm Closing Eucharist with Bishop White
5 pm Departure
Cost
$50/person for commuters
$75/person for a double (shared) room
$125/person for a single room
Scholarship assistance is available.
We hope to include everyone that wants to join us for the LGBTQ+ retreat. If you are able, we encourage room sharing to maximize our capacity for folks to attend. Registration deadline is March 21, or until capacity is reached.
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact Canon Julie Murray, canon for community engagement, at jmurray@diosohio.org

Bishop White: Palm Sunday
2026-03-29 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Bishop White visits Christ Church Cathedral for Palm Sunday.

Holy Monday Service of Prayer & Public Witness
2026-03-30 12:15 - 13:00 | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, 43215, United States
Responding to the Presiding Bishop’s call for public worship on the Monday of Holy Week, Bishop White invites the Dioceses of Ohio and Southern Ohio to a service of prayer and public witness inside the rotunda at the Ohio Statehouse.
Holy Week draws Christians into the story of Jesus’ final days—days marked by courage, confrontation with injustice, and a steadfast commitment to love in the face of fear and violence. In this moment in our common life, many feel the weight of division, hostility, and rising extremism in public life. As people of faith, we gather not to deepen those divisions but to bear witness to another way.
Through prayer, song, and presence in the public square, we will offer a visible reminder that the Gospel calls Christians to stand for human dignity, mercy, and peace. In a time when fear and anger so often dominate the conversation, this is an opportunity for the church to proclaim that love guides the way.
Bishop White will officiate and Erika Mueller (Trinity, Capitol Square) will lead us in song.
Monday, March 30,12:15 pm
The Ohio Statehouse
In the Rotunda
1 Capitol Sq,
Columbus, OH 43215
RSVPs are not required.
Questions about this event?
Contact Sarah Beegle, executive assistant to Bishop White, at sbeegle@diosohio.org.

Holy Monday Online Worship
2026-03-30 19:30 - 20:30 | OH
Responding to the Presiding Bishop’s call for public worship on the Monday of Holy Week, the Rt. Rev. Anne B. Jolly, Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio, and the Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White, Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, ask Episcopalians across Ohio to join in two collaborative prayer gatherings.
At 12:15 pm, the bishops will host a Service of Prayer & Public Witness in the rotunda at the Ohio Statehouse. See the full invitation here.
At 7:30 pm, Bishops Jolly and White will host a collaborative online service on Zoom, giving people across Ohio another opportunity to gather in prayer. With readings and music offered by participants from both dioceses, we will witness to our conviction that Christians must come together across our unholy divisions.
Everyone is invited to join one or both of these shared services.
Click here to join the 7:30 pm Zoom
Questions about this event?
Contact Canon Katie Forsyth, canon for communications, at kforsyth@diosohio.org.

Bishop White: Maundy Thursday
2026-04-02 | St Simon of Cyrene Cincinnati, 810 Matthews Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45215-1837
Bishop White visits St. Simon of Cyrene, Lincoln Heights, for Maundy Thursday

Bishop White: Good Friday
2026-04-03 | OH
Bishop White visits St. Paul’s, Oakwood, for 12 noon Good Friday service

Good Trouble Friday: Stations of Love & Justice
2026-04-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, 43215, United States
Meet at Trinity Episcopal on Capitol Square | 125 E. Broad St Columbus, OH
An ecumenical Stations of the Cross procession around the Ohio Statehouse. Join with leaders from across Christian denominations as we remember those who suffer in our day, and sing and pray for justice, peace and the dignity of every human being. We will gather at the front steps of Trinity before processing around the Statehouse and returning to pray our closing station again on the steps of Trinity. Rain or shine.

Bishop White: Easter Vigil
2026-04-04 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Bishop White visits Christ Church Cathedral for Easter Vigil.

Bishop White: Easter Sunday
2026-04-05 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Bishop White visits Christ Church Cathedral Easter Sunday

Immersive Liturgical Spanish Course
2026-04-07 - 2026-04-17 | Anglican Diocese of Mexico Conference Center, La Otra Banda 40, Loreto, Mexico City, 01090, Mexico
Clergy and lay worship leaders will join our missioner for Latino ministries, the Rev. Gerardo Romo Garcia, for a ten-day immersion course to grow in skill and confidence in leading worship and proclaiming the Gospel in Spanish.
With colleagues in the Anglican Diocese of Mexico, participants will learn pronunciation, vocabulary, and practice leading the Daily Office and offering sacraments (according to the participants’ order of ministry).
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Gerardo Romo Garcia, missioner for Latino ministries, at gromo@diosohio.org.

African Americans and the Bible Book Study
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 | OH
Tuesdays in April from 6-7:30 pm on Zoom
Join the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio this April for an engaging and transformative formation opportunity: African Americans and the Bible.
This four-week study invites participants into a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural relationship between African Americans and Holy Scripture. Grounded in The Talking Book by Allen Dwight Callahan, this course explores how African Americans encountered, interpreted, proclaimed, and embodied the Bible in the midst of enslavement and the ongoing struggle for freedom and dignity.
For generations, the Bible has been more than a sacred text in African American communities—it has been a source of hope, resistance, identity, spiritual wrestling, and spiritual power. Together, we will examine how this “talking book” has shaped faith, worship, preaching, and public witness. Participants will gain a richer appreciation for Scripture as it has been read and lived through the cultural lens of African Americans, broadening and deepening their own engagement with the Word of God.
Whether you are clergy, a lay leader, or someone seeking to grow in faith and understanding, this study offers space for learning, reflection, and meaningful conversation. Come ready to listen, to learn, and to encounter the Bible anew. We look forward to walking this journey together.

Questions about this event and program?

Contact the Rev. Aaron Rogers, missioner for Black ministries, at arogers@diosohio.org.
Registration
There is no cost for this program and no deadline to register. The first ten people to register will receive a complimentary copy of The Talking Book by Dr. Callahan.
REGISTER HERE

Columbus-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering: Poetry Evening
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library—Franklinton Branch, 1061 W Town St, Columbus, 43222, United States
Join us for a lively exploration and discussion of the poetry collection 44 Poems on Being with Each Other (2025) by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Please feel free to bring a snack or beverage (non-alcoholic) to share.
Location: meeting room of the Columbus Metropolitan Library—Franklinton Branch (1061 W Town St, Columbus OH 43222)
About the Author: Pádraig Ó Tuama is an Irish poet, theologian, and conflict mediator who presents the podcast Poetry Unbound.
About the Text: With an observant eye, Pádraig Ó Tuama shares an enlightening meditation on each poem, revealing the ways we relate to each other, the world around us, and ourselves. Blending humor with insight, tension with tenderness, complexity with care, 44 Poems on Being with Each Other articulates the power of poetry itself. Through careful and incisive readings, it illuminates aspects of the human condition, particularly the ways we are inextricably linked to each other, and provides inspiration for grounded self-reflection. It is an anthology that will delight readers, just as Pádraig’s podcast has done for millions around the world.

Faith in Life Grant application deadline
2026-04-15, 2026-07-15, 2026-10-01 | OH
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Small Church Summit
2026-04-17 16:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Calling all leaders of small churches in the Diocese of Southern Ohio! You are invited to join together for two days of worship, relationship building, collaboration, and learning with a specific focus on small church dynamics.
With teaching from the College for Congregational Development, congregations will learn tools for navigating healthy change, welcoming and incorporating all generations of newcomers, and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ as a small church in a big way. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about how to nurture disciples through lay-led Bible study and other lay-led ministries, create solid partnerships with area churches, and make a difference in the world through community engagement. The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya, bishop of the Diocese of Minnesota, will join as our keynote speaker on Friday evening.
April 17-18, 2026
4-8:30 pm on Friday (including Bishop Loya’s keynote presentation)
9-3 pm on Saturday
Registration
Clergy and lay leaders from any churches in the diocese that identify as “small” are invited to attend. Registration deadline March 27 or until capacity is reached.
Cost
$15/person for commuters
$30/person for a double-occupancy room in the Lodge
$50/person for single occupancy rooms in the cabins (shared bathroom)
$100/person for a single occupancy room in the Lodge
REGISTER
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Derrick Fetz, missioner for stewardship, at dfetz@diosohio.org.

The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya is the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Minnesota, which comprises one hundred faith communities, spread across rural, suburban, and urban contexts, regularly worshipping in six languages. He was consecrated on June 6, 2020.
Loya is a third generation Mexican-American. He was born and raised in North Platte, Nebraska, and graduated from Hastings College and Yale Divinity School. He was ordained priest in the Diocese of South Dakota in 2003. His first ministry was serving four congregations on the Rosebud Reservation. He later served congregations in Massachusetts, on the bishop’s staff in the Diocese of Kansas, and as Dean of Trinity Cathedral in Omaha before being elected as bishop.

Bishop White visitation: St. John's, Cambridge
2026-04-19 | St John’s Cambridge, 1025 Steubenville Ave, Cambridge, OH, 43725-2401, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation to St. John’s, Cambridge.

Commission on Ministry
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Commission on Ministry meets at Procter Center. Spring Meeting and Candidacy and Ordination Interviews.

Central Regional Staff Work Day
2026-04-24 10:00 - 15:00 | St Mark’s Columbus, 2151 Dorset Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221-3103, US
In 2025, we took important steps in reinvigorating connections across churches at the regional level in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. We experimented with Regional Staff Work Days, in which diocesan staff traveled together to sites around the diocese, increasing access to in-person meetings and fellowship with local leaders. At the same time, a task force met and gathered with lay and clergy leaders for conversation and input about the ways we gather across geography, a process that resulted in the creation of four new regions.
As a continuation of that investment in accessibility and connection, the diocesan staff will once again hit the road in 2026, offering opportunities to meet, learn, celebrate, and connect beyond the walls of your own church.
In each region of the diocese, the diocesan staff will be present for Staff Work Days, offering the opportunity for drop-in fellowship and appointments with local leaders, reducing barriers for face-to-face connection.
Central Region: Friday, April 24
10-11 am – Drop-in Fellowship Hour with light snacks and coffee.
11-3 pm – Staff available for pre-made appointments.
No RSVP required to join the Regional Staff Days, but please make an appointment if wanting to meet with staff.
Schedule with staff member

Central Region Vestry and Wardens Day
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:30 | St Mark’s Columbus, 2151 Dorset Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221-3103, US
Earlier this year, congregations across our diocese gathered for annual meetings, considering together the mission and governance of our churches. As part of those meetings, each community discerned together to elect wardens and members of their vestries.
All returning and newly elected vestry members, junior and senior wardens, and their clergy are invited to gather at St. Mark’s, Upper Arlington, 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.
All vestry members, senior and junior wardens, and their clergy are invited to attend. There is no cost for this event. Deadline to register is April 18.
Saturday, April 25
9 am Arrivals
11:30 am Lunch
1:30 Departures
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
2151 Dorset Rd,
Columbus, OH 43221
saintmarkscolumbus.org
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?

Contact the Rev. Canon Meredith Day Hearn, canon for congregations, at mdayhearn@diosohio.org.
The Eastern Region Vestry & Wardens Day will take place at Church of the Good Shepherd, Athens on July 25. Watch for an invite in mid-May!

Bishop White visitation: Indian Hill Church
2026-04-26 | Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45243-3308
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation to Indian Hill Church.

AI & Prompting: ﻿ ﻿Empowering the Church for Today and Tomorrow
2026-05-01 09:00 - 12:00 | OH
Join leaders across Southern Ohio for a Zoom intensive on AI use and church ministry, led by church communications professional and AI-leader, Katie Allred. This Zoom workshop is geared toward clergy and lay leaders as well as communications staff and volunteers.
This hands-on training session is designed to help ministry leaders confidently use artificial intelligence in their daily work. The workshop covers the foundations of generative tools and effective prompting techniques—including role-based prompting and iterative refinement—and features a live challenge where attendees apply these skills to real-world tasks.
The session also prioritizes ethics and safety, dedicating time to the specific risks churches face, such as protecting missionary communications and safeguarding sensitive data like counseling notes and giving records. Participants will leave with a clear framework for responsible AI use that aligns with their mission and values, centered on the principle: “Automate the Temporary. Invest in the Eternal.”
Friday, May 1
9 am – Noon
This online workshop will take place on Zoom.
Invitees: Ministry leaders, both lay and ordained, especially parish clergy, lay leaders and staff, and communications staff and volunteers. No cost, and no deadline to register.
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact Canon Katie Forsyth, canon for communications, at kforsyth@diosohio.org.

About our Workshop Presenter
Katie Allred is a consultant, educator, and community strategist working at the intersection of AI, faith, and digital community. She founded ChurchCommunications.com, growing it to over 35,000 members, and currently leads a consulting practice helping mission-driven organizations implement AI strategy. Katie also serves as Head of Community at Public Democracy and has prior experience at Meta managing faith community and Scaled Creator Partnerships. She teaches at the University of Florida and Middle Tennessee State University and is based in Nolensville, Tennessee.

Celebration of New Ministry and Installation of the Rev. Michael Tigner at St. James, Zanesville
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | St James Zanesville, 155 N 6th St, Zanesville, OH, 43701-3603, US
The Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White,
Tenth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio,
and the people of
St. James Episcopal Church
in Zanesville, Ohio,
cordially invite our wider diocese to join us for a
celebration of new ministry and the installation of our new rector,
the Rev. Michael Tigner
on
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
at 6:00 pm
Commemorating the Feast of George of Lydda
A celebratory reception will follow the service.
Clergy are invited to vest and process (choir dress with red stoles).
St. James Episcopal Church
155 N. 6th Street
Zanesville, OH 43701
stjameszanesville.org

Wardens Network Zoom call
2026-05-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-08 18:30 - 19:30 | OH
Join with junior and senior wardens from across the diocese to build community, share resources, reflect on Bishop White’s “Year of Jesus” through Bible Study, and explore leadership skills and best practices. Together, we’ll deepen relationships and strengthen our shared ministry in a collaborative and supportive space.
Dates
May 7
August 13
October 28
6:30 – 7:30 pm
This online workshop will take place on Zoom. Can’t make all three? Join as much as you are able.
Open to all junior and senior wardens serving congregations in the Diocese of Southern Ohio.
REGISTER HERE
The focus for our May 7 Zoom gathering is on building healthy leadership teams, with practical tools and conversation to support your work. If you have topic suggestions for future gatherings, please email the Rev. Derrick Fetz.
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Derrick Fetz, Missioner for Congregational Vitality, at dfetz@diosohio.org.

Bishop White visitation: St. George's, Dayton
2026-05-10 | St George’s Dayton, 5520 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH, 45429-2204, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation at St. George’s, Dayton

Columbus-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering at Slammers
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Slammers, 202 E Long St, Columbus, 43215, United States
This month we’ll gather at Slammers (bar/pizzeria) to share in conversation and laughter. For the adventuresome, Thursday Trivia begins at 7pm!
Location: Slammers (202 E Long St, Columbus OH 43215)
About the Venue: Slammers opened in 1993 and is famous for their pizza and fun, easy-going atmosphere. People of all ages and walks of life enjoy stopping by after work for happy hour specials or spending an evening out with friends.

Bishop White: Pentecost
2026-05-24 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Bishop White visits Christ Church Cathedral for Pentecost.

Pentecost Area-wide Confirmation Service
2026-05-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
The Diocese of Southern Ohio will hold an area-wide confirmation on Pentecost on May 24, 2026, at Christ Church Cathedral (318 East 4th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202) as a part of their regular 10 a.m. liturgy.
Those being confirmed or received or reaffirmed should plan to arrive at the Cathedral by 9 a.m. for final preparations and time with Bishop White.
Clergy should use this form to register people from your faith community for confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation.

Rainbows of Hope: Queer Joy in the Struggle Across the Ages
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31 | Transfiguration Spirituality Center, 469 Albion Ave, Glendale, Ohio, 45246
May 29 – 31, 2026 at Transfiguration Spirituality Center in Glendale, OH
The Rev. Charles Graves, IV, facilitating
Join TSC for a time of refreshment, renewal, and hope in a time of profound disorientation. We will look back on the perseverance of LGBTQ+ “saints” of the past, equip ourselves with fortitude for the present, and seek encouragement for an uncertain future. This retreat will be a powerful experience of spiritual renewal for both traditionally religious and nonreligious LGBTQ+ people of varied backgrounds.
For information and registration, please visit the Events Page at the TSC website at www.ctretreats.org

Bishop White visitation: Trinity, Newark
2026-05-31 | Trinity Newark, 76 E Main St, Newark, OH, 43055-5604, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation to Trinity, Newark

End of School Year Youth Event
2026-05-31 12:00 - 22:00 | Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Dr, Mason, 45034, United States
Join youth from across the diocese for an end-of-the-school-year celebration at Kings Island in Mason!
We’ll spend time together focused on fun and fellowship; a chance to give thanks for the hard work of the last school year and look ahead to summer. All completing 6th through 12th graders are invited to join us for this event. If you have your own season pass, please indicate that in the registration. For those that do not have a season pass, your ticket will be covered (but bring extra money for concessions and other spending at the park!).
Churches are encouraged to bring groups and carpool.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Noon – Meet at the Front Gates
Depart at any time with parents/chaperones. The park closes at 10 pm.
Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive
Mason, Ohio 45034
All youth completing 6th-12th grades with their parents or youth group leaders are welcome. Tickets are free! Participants should bring extra funds for concessions and any other in-park purchases. Registration deadline is May 24. This deadline is firm to allow adequate time to pre-purchase tickets.
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact Tym House, minister for mission and family discipleship at Church of the Redeemer, Hyde Park, at tym@redeemer-cincy.org.

ECM Round 2 grant cycle opens
2026-06-01 | OH
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.
ECM desires to support our congregations that support their neighbors as reflected in ECM’s purpose statement:
The 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.
The ECM Committee is pleased to announce the dates of the two grant cycles for 2026:

Round I: Application opens on February 1 and closes on March 1.
Round II: Application opens on June 1 and closes on July 1.

The following are some of the basic criteria to apply:

Congregational 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.
The 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.
The ministry to be funded addresses a vital need in the community.

ECM 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.
To apply for a grant, learn more about the grant criteria, and become more familiar with ECM, please visit diosohio.org/episcopal-community-ministries.

Dayton Pride Fest
2026-06-06 | OH
Be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Dayton Pride! To volunteer, contact Emily Joyce at christdaytonjoyce@gmail.com.

Circleville Pride
2026-06-06 | OH
Be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Circleville Pride! To volunteer, contact St. Philip’s at administrator@stphilipscircleville.com.

Athens Pride Fest
2026-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 | OH
Be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at the Athens Pride Fest! To volunteer, contact the office at Church of the Good Shepherd at barbara@chogs.org.

Hillsboro Pride
2026-06-06 15:00 - 20:00 | Liberty Park, 201 Diamond Dr, Hillsboro, 45133, United States
Be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Hillsboro Pride! To volunteer, contact the office at St. Mary’s at stmaryshillsboro@gmail.com.

Bishop White visitation: Trinity on Capitol Square
2026-06-21 | Trinity Capitol Square, 125 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215-3605, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation to Trinity on Capitol Square.

ECM Cycle 2 grant deadline
2026-07-01 | OH
The 2026 ECM Cycle 2 grant application cycle is June 1 through July 1. More information here.

The Divine Knows My Prounouns
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Transfiguration Spirituality Center, 469 Albion Ave, Glendale, Ohio, 45246
July 10 – 12, 2026 at Transfiguration Spirituality Center in Glendale, OH
Douglas Argue and Alejandro Rodriguez, facilitating
Imagine a brave space where transgender individuals are free to be themselves. Where they are honored and celebrated. A place where they are free to explore their relationship with the Divine, however they define that. A place where their families and allies can learn how to best support their transgender loved one’s spiritual journey. That’s what we’ll be creating together when we for our second annual The Divine Knows My Pronouns Retreat. Attendees at last year’s event called this event “life changing” and “life saving.”
For information and registration, please visit the Events Page at our website at www.ctretreats.org

Bishop White visitation: St. Alban's, Bexley
2026-07-12 | St Alban’s Bexley, 333 S Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH, 43209-2139, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation to St. Alban’s, Bexley

Eastern Regional Staff Work Day
2026-07-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Church of The Good Shepherd Athens, 64 University Terrace, Athens, OH, 45701-2913, US
In 2025, we took important steps in reinvigorating connections across churches at the regional level in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. We experimented with Regional Staff Work Days, in which diocesan staff traveled together to sites around the diocese, increasing access to in-person meetings and fellowship with local leaders. At the same time, a task force met and gathered with lay and clergy leaders for conversation and input about the ways we gather across geography, a process that resulted in the creation of four new regions.
As a continuation of that investment in accessibility and connection, the diocesan staff will once again hit the road in 2026, offering opportunities to meet, learn, celebrate, and connect beyond the walls of your own church.
In each region of the diocese, the diocesan staff will be present for Staff Work Days, offering the opportunity for drop-in fellowship and appointments with local leaders, reducing barriers for face-to-face connection.
Eastern Region: Friday, July 24, Good Shepherd, Athens
10-11 am – Drop-in Fellowship Hour with light snacks and coffee.
11-3 pm – Staff available for pre-made appointments.
No RSVP required to join the Regional Staff Days, but please make an appointment if wanting to meet with staff.
Schedule with staff member

Eastern Region Vestry and Wardens Day
2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Church of The Good Shepherd Athens, 64 University Terrace, Athens, OH, 45701-2913, US
All returning and newly elected vestry members, junior and senior wardens, and their clergy are invited to spend a day at Good Shepherd, Athens, 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.
All vestry members, senior and junior wardens, and their clergy are invited to attend. There is no cost for this event.
Registration coming soon.

Bishop White visitation: St. Philip's, Circleville
2026-07-26 | St Philip’s Circleville, 129 W. Mound Street, Circleville, OH, 43113-0484, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation to St. Philip’s, Circleville

Bishop White visitation: Trinity, London
2026-08-02 | Trinity London, 10 E 4th Street, London, OH, 43140-0468, US
Bishop White episcopal visitation to Trinity, London

College for Congregational Development
2026-08-23 - 2026-08-28 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
at Procter Center. More information TBA.

Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna induction and luncheon
2026-09-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Induction of the Class of 2026 of the Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna. More information TBA.

Bishop White visitation: St. Matthew's, Westerville
2026-09-13 | St Matthew’s Westerville, 30 E College Ave, Westerville, OH, 43081, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation to St. Matthew’s, Westerville

CoM Retreat for Postulants and Candidates
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-19 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Retreat for Postulants and Candidates at Procter Center. More information TBA.

Pre-convention meeting for East Region
2026-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
More information TBA.

Bishop White visitation: St. John's, Columbus
2026-10-04 | St John’s Columbus, 1003 W Town St, Columbus, OH, 43222-1438, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation at St. John’s, Columbus

Bishop White: Evensong
2026-10-04 | St Mark’s Columbus, 2151 Dorset Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221-3103, US
Bishop White at St. Mark’s, Columbus, for Evensong.

Nominations deadline
2026-10-06 | OH
The deadline to receive nominations for elections at the 152nd annual convention is set for 45 days prior to convention.

Resolutions deadline
2026-10-06 | OH
The deadline to submit resolutions for consideration at the 152nd convention is set for 45 days prior to convention.

Pre-convention meeting for West Region
2026-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 | OH

Pre-convention meeting for Central Region
2026-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | OH

Pre-convention meeting for Southwest Region
2026-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | OH

Bishop White visitation: St. Peter's, Gallipolis/Grace, Pomeroy
2026-10-18 | OH
Bishop White episcopal visitation to St. Peter’s, Gallipolis and Grace Church, Pomeroy

Commission on Ministry
2026-10-23 - 2026-10-24 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Commission on Ministry meets at Procter Center. Fall Meeting and Postulancy and Candidacy/Ordination Interviews.

Bishop White visitation: St. Andrew's, Pickerington
2026-10-25 | St Andrew’s Pickerington, 8630 Refugee Rd, Pickerington, OH, 43147-9509, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation at St. Andrew’s, Pickerington.
