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". The Absalom Jones Symposium will be from 9 to 11am …
Bishop White visits St. Thomas, Terrace Park on Ash Wednesday.
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 …
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 …
Bishop White episcopal visitation to St. Stephen's, Columbus
The 2026 ECM winter grant application cycle is February 1 through March 1. More information here.
Deacons' School meets at Procter Center.
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 …
Bishop White episcopal visitation to All Saints, Portsmouth
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, …
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, …
