Parish Administrators Network
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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
2026-06-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-03 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.

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.

Cincinnati-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering
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, 2026-11-25 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.

ECM Cycle 2 grant deadline
2026-07-01
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

Faith in Life Grant application deadline
2026-07-15, 2026-10-01
Learn more

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

Church Foundation Grant and Loan deadline
2026-08-20, 2026-11-20
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.

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.

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

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.

Diocesan Council
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

Pre-convention meeting for East Region
2026-10-01 18:00 - 20:00
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
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
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

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

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

Wardens Network Zoom call
2026-10-08 18:30 - 19:30
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. Peter's, Gallipolis/Grace, Pomeroy
2026-10-18
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.

Bishop White visitation: All Saints, Washington Court House
2026-11-01 | All Saints Washington Court House, 733 State Route 41 Sw, Washington Court House, OH, 43160-8797
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation to All Saints, Washington Court House

Bishop White visitation: St. John's, Worthington
2026-11-08 | St John’s Worthington, 700 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085-4137, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation to St. John’s, Worthington

152nd Annual Convention
2026-11-20 - 2026-11-21 | Hilton Polaris, 8700 Lyra Dr, Columbus, 43240, United States

Deacons' Ordinations
2026-12-05 11:00 - 13:30 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Deacons’ ordinations at Christ Church Cathedral. More information TBA.

Bishop White visitation: St. Luke's, Granville
2026-12-06 | St Luke’s Granville, Po Box 82, 107 E Broadway, Granville, OH, 43023-0082, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation to St. Luke’s, Granville

Joint Governing Bodies Retreat
2026-12-11 - 2026-12-12 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States

Bishop White: Christmas Eve
2026-12-24 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Bishop White visits Christ Church Cathedral for Christmas Eve
