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SUMMARY:Beloved Community Book Study: Homegoing
DESCRIPTION:Our beloved community book study aims to foster a sense of community as we share and discuss ideas from seminal works of non-fiction and\, now\, fiction. By rooting our individual stories and local stories in our shared scriptural stories\, we aim to follow Jesus more closely and build the beloved community in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. \nOur Fall Book Study will take on Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. \n\nThe unforgettable New York Times best seller begins with the story of two half-sisters\, separated by forces beyond their control: one sold into slavery\, the other married to a British slaver. Homegoing traces the generations of family who follow\, as their destinies lead them through two continents and three hundred years of history\, each life indelibly drawn\, as Gyasi reveals the legacy of slavery in light of the present day. Effia and Esi are born into different villages in eighteenth-century Ghana. Effia is married off to an Englishman and lives in comfort in the palatial rooms of Cape Coast Castle. Unbeknownst to Effia\, her sister\, Esi\, is imprisoned beneath her in the castle’s dungeons\, sold with thousands of others into the Gold Coast’s booming slave trade\, and shipped off to the United States. One thread of Homegoing follows Effia’s descendants through centuries of warfare in Ghana\, as the Fante and Asante nations wrestle with the slave trade and British colonization. The other thread follows Esi and her children from the plantations of the South to the Civil War and the Great Migration\, from the coal mines of Pratt City\, Alabama\, to the jazz clubs and dope houses of twentieth-century Harlem\, and continues through to the present day. Homegoing makes history visceral\, capturing with singular and stunning immediacy how the memory of captivity is inscribed in the soul of a nation. \nThis book study gathers over three evenings from 7-8 pm: October 7\, November 3\, and December 1.This online gathering takes place on Zoom. Register. \nThere is no registration deadline\, however\, if requesting to be mailed a copy of the book\, please register no later than September 30.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/beloved-community-book-study-homegoing/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community,Diocese
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SUMMARY:Youth Fall Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Step away from screens and step into God’s vibrant creation at our upcoming youth retreat! \nTogether we’ll practice unplugging while connecting with God\, one another\, and the world around us. In addition to all of the fun and formative camp activities that Procter has to offer\, youth will also be learning some practical peer ministry skills that will help them to support one another through the challenges and joys of growing up in our complex world. We hope young people will leave the retreat more equipped and energized to share Christ’s love through in their own wonderfully unique ways. \nYouth in grades  6-12 are invited to Procter\, October 10-12 for the Youth Fall Retreat. The retreat will start with dinner on Friday and end after Eucharist on Sunday. The retreat will include your favorite Procter activities such as boating\, sing-song\, Farm Camp\, gaga ball\, campfire and more alongside spiritual formation gatherings and small group time – all led by DSO youth leaders and Procter camp counselors. \nQuestions about this event? \nContact the Rev. Olivia Hamilton\, missioner for lifelong formation\, at ohamilton@diosohio.org. \nThe cost for the retreat is $150/person. Scholarships are available. Registration is open at https://proctercenter.campbrainregistration.com/. Registration deadline October 6.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/youth-fall-retreat/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth,Procter Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000
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SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism training (October)
DESCRIPTION:Receive the canonically required anti-racism certification by completing this course via Zoom with Miriam McKenney\, Missioner for Beloved Community\, and co-leaders. Miriam uses picture books in this training to discover\, explore\, discuss\, and share stories. We’ll explore topics you may not have learned about in your formal education but are crucial to our understanding as we work to repair\, heal\, and see God in each other. \nThis course is on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday afternoons\, October 14\, 15\, 16\, 21\, 22\, and 23\, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Bring your lunch! We will share stories\, scripture\, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation. \nAttend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one. \nRegister for this training here. \nEmail Miriam McKenney to learn more. \nIf this training is full\, sign up for the waiting list here.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/dismantling-racism-training-october/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community,Dismantling Racism Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T164337
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SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism training (October)
DESCRIPTION:Receive the canonically required anti-racism certification by completing this course via Zoom with Miriam McKenney\, Missioner for Beloved Community\, and co-leaders. Miriam uses picture books in this training to discover\, explore\, discuss\, and share stories. We’ll explore topics you may not have learned about in your formal education but are crucial to our understanding as we work to repair\, heal\, and see God in each other. \nThis course is on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday afternoons\, October 14\, 15\, 16\, 21\, 22\, and 23\, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Bring your lunch! We will share stories\, scripture\, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation. \nAttend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one. \nRegister for this training here. \nEmail Miriam McKenney to learn more. \nIf this training is full\, sign up for the waiting list here.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/dismantling-racism-training-october/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community,Dismantling Racism Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000
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SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism training (October)
DESCRIPTION:Receive the canonically required anti-racism certification by completing this course via Zoom with Miriam McKenney\, Missioner for Beloved Community\, and co-leaders. Miriam uses picture books in this training to discover\, explore\, discuss\, and share stories. We’ll explore topics you may not have learned about in your formal education but are crucial to our understanding as we work to repair\, heal\, and see God in each other. \nThis course is on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday afternoons\, October 14\, 15\, 16\, 21\, 22\, and 23\, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Bring your lunch! We will share stories\, scripture\, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation. \nAttend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one. \nRegister for this training here. \nEmail Miriam McKenney to learn more. \nIf this training is full\, sign up for the waiting list here.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/dismantling-racism-training-october/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community,Dismantling Racism Training,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The Ohio Council of Churches\, its partners and allies are asking Christian congregations and other faith communities around the state to publicly declare racism to be a sin\, an offense to God that is incompatible with God’s loving and just vision for humanity. Sermons and other anti-racism messages are sought on or near Oct. 19. \nAccording to the Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan\, Jr.\, the council’s Executive Director\, racism contradicts the clear teachings of Jesus Christ. Sullivan cited Luke 10:25-37; John 4:1-26; Matthew 28:19; Matthew 22:37-39. Racism and oppression of the stranger are also condemned in the Hebrew Scriptures\, in passages such as Leviticus 19: 33\, and in the Holy Koran\, noted others on the Ohio Council of Churches’ Anti-Racism Team. \nFor congregations\, the council said\, Anti-Racism Sunday on Oct. 19 could begin a 13-week emphasis on detecting\, disrupting\, and dismantling racism in all of its forms and disguises\, culminating in the nation’s celebration of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The council is also offering curricula on its website to support deeper congregational and community discussions about how to address and overcome racism. \n“In an era where hard-fought racial justice and diversity firewalls have been attacked and voided\,” commented Sullivan\, “and as faith is being weaponized to give the scandalous appearance of divine endorsement of racialized hate\, Anti-Racism Sunday is an opportunity for Christians and their neighbors of different faiths to clearly and publicly set the record straight: God does not support racism\, and neither do we!” \nAmerican racism not only hurts Black people\, it specifically hurts working-class Whites and other groups as well\, members of the council’s Anti-Racism Team asserted. And in a policy briefing on economic jeopardy written for the AFL-CIO\, scholar Haney Lopez reported\, “When racism triumphs\, all workers lose.” \n“On Anti-Racism Sunday\,” said Sullivan\, “people of faith will continue … to confront racial disinformation with truth; to counter racial misinformation with facts; and to challenge racial fear with love.” \nParticipating congregations and faith leaders are urged to let the council know about their plans. Emails can be directed to info@ohcouncilchs.org. Anti-racism resources are offered on the council’s website. \nThe council\, now marking 105 years\, is a Jesus Christ movement for unity\, justice and peace. Its ministry represents 17 Christian denominations and is the largest and most diverse group of Christians in Ohio. The council has connections to both the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/anti-racism-sunday/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
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SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism training (October)
DESCRIPTION:Receive the canonically required anti-racism certification by completing this course via Zoom with Miriam McKenney\, Missioner for Beloved Community\, and co-leaders. Miriam uses picture books in this training to discover\, explore\, discuss\, and share stories. We’ll explore topics you may not have learned about in your formal education but are crucial to our understanding as we work to repair\, heal\, and see God in each other. \nThis course is on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday afternoons\, October 14\, 15\, 16\, 21\, 22\, and 23\, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Bring your lunch! We will share stories\, scripture\, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation. \nAttend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one. \nRegister for this training here. \nEmail Miriam McKenney to learn more. \nIf this training is full\, sign up for the waiting list here.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/dismantling-racism-training-october/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community,Dismantling Racism Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T164337
CREATED:20241204T184837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T194945Z
UID:10001789-1761134400-1761138000@diosohio.org
SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism training (October)
DESCRIPTION:Receive the canonically required anti-racism certification by completing this course via Zoom with Miriam McKenney\, Missioner for Beloved Community\, and co-leaders. Miriam uses picture books in this training to discover\, explore\, discuss\, and share stories. We’ll explore topics you may not have learned about in your formal education but are crucial to our understanding as we work to repair\, heal\, and see God in each other. \nThis course is on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday afternoons\, October 14\, 15\, 16\, 21\, 22\, and 23\, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Bring your lunch! We will share stories\, scripture\, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation. \nAttend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one. \nRegister for this training here. \nEmail Miriam McKenney to learn more. \nIf this training is full\, sign up for the waiting list here.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/dismantling-racism-training-october/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community,Dismantling Racism Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T164337
CREATED:20241204T184837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T194945Z
UID:10001790-1761220800-1761224400@diosohio.org
SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism training (October)
DESCRIPTION:Receive the canonically required anti-racism certification by completing this course via Zoom with Miriam McKenney\, Missioner for Beloved Community\, and co-leaders. Miriam uses picture books in this training to discover\, explore\, discuss\, and share stories. We’ll explore topics you may not have learned about in your formal education but are crucial to our understanding as we work to repair\, heal\, and see God in each other. \nThis course is on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday afternoons\, October 14\, 15\, 16\, 21\, 22\, and 23\, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Bring your lunch! We will share stories\, scripture\, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation. \nAttend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one. \nRegister for this training here. \nEmail Miriam McKenney to learn more. \nIf this training is full\, sign up for the waiting list here.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/dismantling-racism-training-october/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community,Dismantling Racism Training,Training
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