Christmas Card Writing Day
2025-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Transfiguration Spirituality Center, 469 Albion Ave, Glendale, Ohio, 45246
Come enjoy a quiet space to write your Christmas cards this year. Join us at Transfiguration Spirituality Center, on the tranquil campus of the Community of the Transfiguration in Glendale. Bring your own cards, and we’ll provide the pens and light refreshments for you, prepared by our own Food for the Soul Ministry. We’d love for you to join us!
For more information, please contact Liz Keuffer at liz@ctsisters.org.

Dismantling Racism training (December)
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
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.
This course is on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons, December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11, 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.
Attend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one.
Register for this training here.
Email Miriam McKenney to learn more.
If this training is full, sign up for the waiting list here.

Music Live at Lunch
2025-12-02 12:10 - 13:00, 2025-12-09 12:10 - 13:00, 2025-12-16 12:10 - 13:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Music Live at Lunch, Christ Church Cathedral’s weekly concert series, will feature the performers listed below in December. These free concerts are presented on Tuesdays at 12:10 p.m. Patrons are welcome to bring their own lunches.
Christ Church Cathedral is located at 318 East Fourth Street, downtown Cincinnati.
For more information, visit cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817.
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
December 2: Queen City Klezmorim
December 9: Heri et Hodie (women’s vocal ensemble)
December 16 | Christ Church Cathedral Choir – Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols

Beloved Community Book Study: Homegoing
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
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.
Our Fall Book Study will take on Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.

The 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.
This book study gathers over three evenings from 7-8 pm: October 7, November 3, and December 2.This online gathering takes place on Zoom. Register.
There is no registration deadline, however, if requesting to be mailed a copy of the book, please register no later than September 30.

Columbus-area LGBTQ+ Affinity group December gathering
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Trinity Capitol Square, 125 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215-3605, US
Wednesday, December 3, 6-7:30pm
We’ll attend the First Wednesday Service at Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square (125 E Broad St, Columbus OH 43215). This contemplative worship service features a conversational sermon and Holy Communion around a shared simple supper. To assist with planning, please RSVP if you plan to attend. Contact Liz at lgbtq-columbus@diosohio.org for more information.

Holy Trinity, Kenwood closing Eucharist
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Holy Trinity Cincinnati, 7190 Euclid Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45243-2544, US
Please join us as we celebrate the closing Eucharist at Holy Trinity, Kenwood and mark our gratitude for its impact on the community and our diocese. Earlier this year, we announced that the leadership of Holy Trinity discerned to close. We anticipate that becoming official by act of diocesan convention in November.
As part of the service, we will celebrate the many generations that have been formed by Word and Sacrament at Holy Trinity, break bread around the altar, and secularize the sacred space. Clergy who have historically been involved with Holy Trinity are invited to vest and process wearing white stoles. A reception with light refreshments will follow the liturgy.

Diaconal ordination
2025-12-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
By the Grace of God and with the consent of the People,
The Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White
Tenth Bishop of Southern Ohio
will ordain
MaryJane Plote
Thomas J. Tompkins
to the Sacred Order of Deacons
in Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church
on
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
at 11:00 am
Commemorating the Feast of St. Nicholas
Christ Church Cathedral
318 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
cincinnaticathedral.com
Your prayers and presence are requested.
A livestream will be available and shared to
the Diocese of Southern Ohio Facebook Page.
A reception will follow the service.
Clergy are invited to vest and process in choir dress with white stoles.

Foraging for Advent - RESCHEDULED
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:30 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
This event was postponed to 12/6/25
Tis the Season to save the date for the Advent Event at Procter! Join us for our 3rd Annual Foraging for Advent at Procter Center – fun for all ages!
Activities will include:

Foraging and hiking around Leo Lake in search of branches, berries, pinecones, and more to build and decorate our Advent Wreaths
S’Mores & Hot Chocolate Bar
Candle Making
Blessing of the Advent Wreaths
Games

Who is invited? Individuals, Church Groups, Community Groups, Families, Couples – any and everyone is welcome!
When: Saturday, November 29 December 6, 3:00 -5:30 pm
Where: Procter Center Pavilion (or Hobson Hall, depending on weather!)
What: Bring a warm coat & gloves, some shoes for easy hiking, and a friend!
We’ll provide the tools needed for cutting shrubbery and the bases for building the wreaths. Enjoy hot cocoa by the fire, roast some s’mores, and build a beautiful wreath to enjoy all of Advent. Cost is $10 per household.
Questions? Call 740-490-6025 or email info@proctercenter.org.
Register here

Episcopal visitation: Advent, Cincinnati
2025-12-07 | Church of The Advent Cincinnati, 2366 Kemper Ln, Cincinnati, OH, 45206-2611, US
Bishop White visitation to Church of the Advent, Cincinnati (Walnut Hills)

Handel’s Messiah
2025-12-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Collegium Cincinnati will perform at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m. Artistic director Matthew Phelps conducts Collegium Cincinnati’s annual performance of Handel’s complete Messiah.
Ticket information: collegiumcincinnati.org.
For more information, visit www.cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817.

Standing Committee
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:30 | OH
The Standing Committee meets on the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe/La Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
2025-12-11 18:30 - 21:00 | All Saints New Albany, 5101 Johnstown Road, New Albany, OH, 43054-0421, US
Thursday, December 11, from 6:30-9 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church
6:30-7:30pm Spanish Mass
7:30-9pm Delicious Food
7:30-8:30pm Mariachi Music,
8-9pm Dancing and Fun!
Please RSVP in the narthex or to office@allsaintsnewalbany.org
Jueves 11 de Diciembre de 6:30 a 9 pm en la Iglesia Episcopal de Todos los Santos
6:30-7:30pm Misa en Español
7:30-9pm Comida
7:30-8:30pm Mariachi
8-9pm ¡Baile y diversión!
Favor de comunicarse al correo office@allsaintsnewalbany.org

Governing Bodies retreat
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-13 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
More information TBA.

Church Foundation Trustees
2025-12-12 13:00 - 15:00 | OH
Meetings are held via Zoom.

Diocesan Council
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Meeting in-person, with lunch, at Procter Center.

St. Thomas Christmas Caper
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | St Thomas Terrace Park, 100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park, OH, 45174-1175, US
Join us for our annual holiday event featuring cookies, candies, and baked goods for sale and over 40 amazing raffle baskets! Raffle Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. All proceeds support IPM Food Pantry.
For questions or more information, contact Terri Moorhead tc.moorhead@gmail.com or Susan Givler susangivler3@gmail.

Youth Christmas Party
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | St Philip Columbus, 166 Woodland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43203-1774
All youth are invited for a day of arts, crafts, games, and food at the St. Philip Youth Christmas party on Saturday, December 13 from 10 am to 2 pm. Youth can pick out a free gift for family members in the Tiny Tots Store, and adults can shop too – all items $5 and under!

Life Skills Workshop
2025-12-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-10 13:00 - 17:00 | St Philip Columbus, 166 Woodland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43203-1774
Life Skills Workshop at St. Philip, Columbus. Winter Session – 5 Saturdays, December 13 – January 10. The Life Skills Workshop will focus on introducing youth to the following skills for career and everyday living.

Career Aptitude
Jobs
Financial Literacy – guest speaker
Cost of Living
Budgeting
College and Career Readiness – guest speaker
Basic Cleaning
Shopping
Budgeting Needs vs. Wants
What makes a complete meal
Meal Prep Menus

A Viva Voices Christmas
2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
The 100-voice Viva Voices Chorale and Chamber Ensemble perform a program of Christmas favorites with guest ensemble River’s Edge Brass Band. Ticket information: vivavoices.net.
For more information, visit www.cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817.

Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols at Calvary, Clifton
2025-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Calvary Church Cincinnati, 3766 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45220-1238, US
All are warmly welcomed to the 47th annual Advent Lessons and Carols service at Calvary, Clifton on the third Sunday of Advent, December 14, at 11 am. This service features the Calvary choir, organ, soloists, readers and clergy leading the congregation in seasonal readings, prayers, carols, and hymns.

St. George's Christmas Concert
2025-12-14 17:00 - 18:00 | St George’s Dayton, 5520 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH, 45429-2204, US
What: Christmas Concert featuring Sand Dollar Music Studio; Followed by Hot Chocolate, Luminary Walk, and Live Nativity
When: Sunday Dec 14, 5 to 6 pm
Where: 5520 Far Hills Ave (St. George’s Church)
Cost: This is an open, FREE event.
Register: No registration required
Questions? Visit stgeorgesdayton.org

Trustees of the Diocese
2025-12-18 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.

An Italian Christmas with Vocal Arts Ensemble
2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Music director Joe Miller leads Cincinnati’s Vocal Arts Ensemble in a multi-sensory concert experience to celebrate the holidays. Ticket information: vaecinci.com.
For more information, visit www.cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Christ Church Cathedral
2025-12-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 21
Pre-Service Organ Recital | 4:30 p.m.
Lessons and Carols | 5:00 p.m.
Based on a beloved service offered at King’s College in Cambridge, England, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols takes an imaginative approach to liturgy, weaving together scripture and song, moving from prophecy to fulfillment, to tell the story of the birth of Jesus. In addition to carols sung by the congregation, the choir will sing Sir Christèmas (William Mathias), This Is the Truth Sent from Above (arr. James Kirkby), The blessed Son of God (Ralph Vaughan Williams), O Come, Divine Messiah (arr. Howard Helvey), A Tender Shoot (Kerensa Briggs), A Hymn to the Virgin (Benjamin Britten), God Would Be Born in Thee (Judith Bingham), The Shepherd’s Carol (Bob Chilcott), The Three Kings (Peter Cornelius), Now May We Singen (Cecilia McDowall). The service will also be available via live stream at https://cincinnaticathedral.com/livestream/.
The service is preceded by an organ recital featuring cathedral organist Abraham Wallace.
For more information, visit www.cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817.

Service of Lessons and Carols at St. Thomas Terrace Park
2025-12-21 17:00 - 18:30 | St Thomas Terrace Park, 100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park, OH, 45174-1175, US
St. Thomas Episcopal Church invites you to a Service of Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 p.m. This beloved Anglican tradition combines Scripture readings with choral music by Halley, French, Nixon, Praetorius, Shaw/Parker, Stopford, Cleobury, McGlade, Gunnell, Willan, Rutter, and Willcocks. Free and open to all.

Blue Christmas service at Indian Hill Church
2025-12-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45243-3308
The holidays can be heavy. This gentle, contemplative service creates space for grief, longing, and hope — reminding us that Christ’s light shines even in the darkest night. Featuring the Jim Loughery Trio, this service will begin with a small quiet set from the trio at 6:15 PM followed by the service.
Questions: Email Sharon Shumard at sshumard@indianhillchurch.org.

Christmas holiday
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02 | OH
Diocesan office is closed.

Christmas Day
2025-12-25 | OH, United States

New Year's Day
2026-01-01 | OH
Diocesan office closed.

Winter Youth Lock-In
2026-01-02 18:00 - 2026-01-03 07:00 | Church of The Redeemer Cincinnati, 2944 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45208-2404, US
Join 6th-12th graders from across Southern Ohio at Church of the Redeemer in Cincinnati for the ultimate overnight event! We’ll have an unforgettable night of faith, fun, and fellowship with activities for everyone.
Our (no cost!) overnight adventure will be packed with epic activities (like board games, video games, karaoke, and more), all your favorite snacks and eats, and meaningful moments to kick off the new year with joy and community. This is an event you won’t want to sleep on—literally! See you there!
Dates
January 2-3, 2026
Drop off at 6 pm on Friday
Pick up at 7 am on Saturday
Register here
The deadline to register is December 29.
Questions about this event?
Contact Tym House, minister for mission and discipleship at Church of the Redeemer at tym@redeemer-cincy.org or the Rev. Olivia Hamilton, missioner for lifelong formation, at ohamilton@diosohio.org.

Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival
2026-01-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-04 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
The Boar’s Head is one of the oldest continuing festival of the Christmas season. On its 600th anniversary in 1940, it was first celebrated at Christ Church, Cincinnati. Christ Church Cathedral presents the Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival as a gift to the people of Cincinnati. It is not a story of tunes and times past and gone. It is a living story told by modern-day minstrels and echoed in all of us. These performances are given with our best wishes for a blessed and joyous season.
The pageant is rooted in ancient times when the boar was sovereign of the forest. A ferocious beast and menace to humans it was hunted as a public enemy. At Roman feasts, boar was the first dish served. Like our Thanksgiving turkey, roasted boar was a staple of medieval banquets. As Christian beliefs overtook pagan customs in Europe, the presentation of a boar’s head at Christmas came to symbolize the triumph of the Christ Child over sin.
Limited free tickets are available here. There is a limit of 4 tickets per person.
Please note, the January 3 performance at 2pm is a dress rehearsal (with very limited stops). The dress rehearsal is a great option for groups as up to 16 tickets can be reserved.
The Sunday performances of Boar’s Head will be live-streamed here.

Bishop White visitation: St. Luke's, Marietta
2026-01-04 | St Luke’s Marietta, 320 2nd St, Marietta, OH, 45750-2919, US
Bishop White episcopal visitation to St. Luke’s, Marietta

Epiphany
2026-01-06 | OH, United States

Music Live at Lunch
2026-01-06 12:10 - 13:00, 2026-01-13 12:10 - 13:00, 2026-01-20 12:10 - 13:00, 2026-01-27 12:10 - 13:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Music Live at Lunch Performances at Christ Church Cathedral in January
Music Live at Lunch, Christ Church Cathedral’s weekly concert series, will feature the performers listed below in January. These free concerts are presented on Tuesdays at 12:10 p.m. Patrons are welcome to bring their own lunches.
For more information, visit cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817.
JANUARY SCHEDULE
January 6: Vincent Phelan (violin) and Steve Phillips (piano)
January 13: Southbank Quartet
January 20: The Faux Frenchmen
January 27: Mika Komuro (piano)

Feast of the Epiphany and Star Party
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Calvary Church Cincinnati, 3766 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45220-1238, US
Join with the congregation of Calvary, Clifton, for a short family-friendly worship service to celebrate following the star to Bethlehem, followed by star gazing with the Cincinnati Observatory in the parking lot of the church. Also – pizza, hot cocoa and pinatas!

Beloved Community Book Study - The Church Cracked Open
2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
We all belong in the Beloved Community book study. Each first Tuesday of the month, we gather, pray, and discuss a book the hosts believe will bring us closer to the dream God has for us as God’s beloved children. Our January, February, and March book is The Church Cracked Open by the Rev. Stephanie Spellers! This book will help us put our last book, Homegoing, in an Episcopal context. Whether you read Homegoing or not, please join us to read this important book. Request a complimentary copy of the book in paperback, kindle, or audiobook when you register.
Register here.
Reading the book is not mandatory for this book study! Whether you read a few pages or the whole book, our conversation will be better with you there. Just prepare for spoilers! We’ll talk about the book—our favorite parts, where we see ourselves, and what this book has to do with us, our faith communities, and our diocese.

Procter Board retreat
2026-01-09 - 2026-01-10 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Procter Board of Advisors meets at Procter Center.

An Epiphany Procession at Christ Church Cathedral
2026-01-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
The Christ Church Cathedral choir will perform on Sunday, January 11, at 5 p.m.
Join us for a service of Scripture, prayer, music, and pageantry that reflects on the three Epiphany mysteries: the revelation of the Christ child to the Magi, the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, and the turning of water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Music sung by the choir will include: Canticles for the Epiphany Procession (Stephan Casurella), Magi veniunt ab oriente (Clemens non Papa), O nata lux (Anna Lapwood), Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (Richard Shephard), Set Me as a Seal (William Walton), Tribus miraculis (Luca Marenzio), Cana’s Guest (Richard Allain), Seek Him That Maketh the Seven Stars (Jonathan Dove).
An organ recital performed by organist Ethan Mellema precedes the service at 4:30 pm.
Incense will be used at this service. The service will be available via live stream athttps://cincinnaticathedral.com/livestream/.
For more information, visit www.cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817.

Good Neighbor Series at Indian Hill Church: The Transformative Power of Theater
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45243-3308
Introducing the Good Neighbor Series, created by the Indian Hill Church to provide informative and entertaining programs around our communities’ common interests. Open not only to church members but also to those who live in surrounding neighborhoods, we invite you to mark your calendars for evenings of fellowship, fun, food, and learning.
On Tuesday, January 13, Indian Hill Church will host a special evening, featuring the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) to explore how the arts—especially theater—can help people of all ages grow in confidence, communication, empathy and creativity. Our guests for the evening will be Sara Clark, Director of Development for CSC and a former professional actress, and Emily Bruns, CSC’s Education Director. Both are dynamic presenters with a deep passion for helping people, especially students and life-long learners, discover the transformative power of drama. Together, they will share insights from their work with students across Greater Cincinnati, including programs at Indian Hill High School and Cincinnati Country Day School, where theater education has become a powerful tool for personal and social development.
During the evening, Sara and Emily will share highlights from CSC’s educational programs and describe the science and stories behind why drama makes such a difference, especially for children and teens.
Come discover firsthand what drama can do—not just for our children, but for all of us who believe in the power of imagination and human connection.
A catered dinner from Beth O’Leary will be offered before the presentation, allowing time for fellowship and conversation with friends and neighbors. Dinner will include wild rice with Juliane roasted chicken, dried cherries, yellow peppers, scallions, toasted almonds, with balsamic vinaigrette dressing – All Gluten Free
Please RSVP by January 6 to sshumard@indianhillchurch.org.

Beloved Community Story Time
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | OH

Lessons from the Wilderness: What the Bible Can Teach Us about Politics
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Church of The Redeemer Cincinnati, 2944 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45208-2404, US
Hyde Park Church Collective Presents: Lessons from the Wilderness: What the Bible Can Teach us about Politics (and It’s Not What You Think) with author, Angela Rockop Erisman.
Join us on Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary at Church of the Redeemer, Hyde Park.
Angela Roskop Erisman is an independent scholar of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament with an active program of writing and teaching in a variety of community settings, both religious and secular. She holds a PhD from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and is a past winner of the Manfred Lautenschläger Award for Theological Promise, an international award for outstanding early career scholarship in the field of religion. Her latest book, The Wilderness Narratives in the Hebrew Bible: Religion, Politics, and Biblical Interpretation, was published in January 2025 by Cambridge University Press.
REGISTER HERE
The Hyde Park Church Collective is a partnership of four neighborhood congregations working together to share ministry, foster interdenominational dialogue, and serve the community in faith: St. Mary’s Catholic Church** Knox Presbyterian Church Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer We look forward to learning and growing together in community. All are welcome. Please register in advance. For questions or accessibility needs, contact: Herschel Wade

Diocesan staff retreat
2026-01-15 - 2026-01-16 | OH
Diocesan all staff retreat – Diocesan office closed.

Reconciling Religion, Race, and Really Queer People – Public Forum
2026-01-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Mt Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Rd, Cincinnati, 45219, United States
LOVEboldly, a nonprofit dedicated to creating spaces where LGBTQIA+ people can flourish in faith communities, will host an open forum event titled Reconciling Religion, Race, and Really Queer People from 5:30 to 9 pm on January 15th, 2026 in Clifton at 103 William Howard Taft Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45219-2180 (The Geier Room at Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church).
The forum will feature a diverse panel of leaders and thinkers addressing some of today’s most pressing issues: the intersections of religion, race, and LGBTQIA+ identities in America. Panelists will explore how faith communities can move beyond division and toward healing, inclusion, and justice.
“Across the U.S., Christian nationalism, racial inequities, and hostility toward LGBTQIA+ people are tearing communities apart,” said Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp, Executive Director of LOVEboldly. “This forum creates a space where those conversations can be honest, hopeful, and healing.”
Panelists
Siobhan Boyd-Nelson (she/her) is a Columbus-based attorney, nonprofit leader, and advocate with more than two decades of service to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community. A graduate of Howard University and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, she has held senior leadership roles at Kaleidoscope Youth Center, Stonewall Columbus, and Equality Ohio, including Interim Executive Director. Siobhan currently serves as board president of Black, OUT & Proud and board chair of LOVEBoldly.
Pastor Terry T. Hocker (he/they) is a black, trans, Cincinnati-based minister and community organizer with 16+ years of experience serving marginalized communities. Known for their inclusive, justice-centered faith, Terry leads outreach work focused on dignity, healing, and radical love in action.
Jenny Jackson (she/her) is a fully affirming, certified Spiritual Director and Associate Director of Roots & Branches in Cincinnati. She has over 15 years of experience counseling families and couples as an occupational therapist, spiritual guide and Enneagram consultant. Jenny is the mother of 5 bi-racial children, one of which identifies as queer.
Tyler Chernesky (he/him) is a storyteller, writer and community organizer who serves as Program Director at Cincinnati-based nonprofit, Community Happens Here. He holds a Master of Divinity degree, served as a pastor at two churches and spent years as a gay man working at the intersection of spirituality and sexuality.

Epiphany Quiet Day
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
You are invited to an Epiphany Quiet Day at Procter Center on January 17, from 10 am to 3 pm. This day retreat will be centered on the gifts and opportunities of the Epiphany season.
The day will include a writing workshop led by Jen Sammons, Noonday prayer led by the Greers, lunch from the Procter Kitchen, and time for silent prayer and reflection.
Jen Sammons lives in Dayton, Ohio, where she explores the intersections of being a queer writer, mother, and teacher, and advocates for visibility in all three. She holds an MFA from Miami University, where she is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor in the English Department. Jen is the author of the chapbook, Trisagion, nonfiction winner of the 2018 Gertrude Press chapbook contest. Her work has appeared as an AWP Intro Journals Award winner in Tahoma Literary Review, as well as in River Teeth, Slag Glass City, and Palaver. Jen also serves as the Director of Children & Youth Ministry for Christ Church Dayton and served as a Session Crew leader at Procter Summer Camp, helping oversee formation for Junior High Camp.
Lunch and all materials will be included. Cost is $40 per person. Register here.

LGBTQ+ presentation, panel discussion, and brunch
2026-01-18 11:30 - 13:00 | All Saints New Albany, 5101 Johnstown Road, New Albany, OH, 43054-0421, US
Please join the Love in Action LGBTQ+ committee of All Saints Episcopal Church for a special LGBTQ+ presentation, panel discussion and brunch! Together, we’ll explore stories of faith, identity and belonging as we learn from LGBTQ+ voices within our community.
Come enjoy thoughtful conversation, meaningful connection, and a warm, affirming space where all are embraced and valued. Whether you’re a longtime member, a visitor, or simply curious, we’d love to have you with us as we celebrate God’s love in all its diversity.

Bach Vespers
2026-01-18 17:00 - 18:30 | St Thomas Terrace Park, 100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park, OH, 45174-1175, US
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. — Vespers at St. Thomas, Terrace Park

The Bach Ensemble Orchestra and Chorale,
Carlton Monroe, conductor
J.S. Bach – Lobet den Herrn, meine Seele, BWV 143
Alex Roth, Night Prayer
William Harris, Faire is the Heaven

Justice Has No Borders with Imam Ayman Soliman
2026-01-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Clifton Community Arts Center, 3412 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, 45220, United States
Imam Ayman Soliman, a former Cincinnati Children’s Hospital chaplain unjustly detained by ICE the released, shares his story of hope. This interfaith event is sponsored by Temple Shalom, Clifton United Methodist Church, Calvary Episcopal Church and Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church.
Download the flyer

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19 | OH

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Peace Vigil
2026-01-19 18:00 - 19:00 | St James Westwood, 3207 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45211-6697, US
Join Westside Churches United for a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day peace vigil at St. James, Westwood.
The Rev. Aaron Rogers, Missioner for Black Ministries, Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, will be our guest preacher. Special guests will offer music. We will pray for peace and encourage one another to do justice, love goodness, and walk humbly with our God.

Celebration of New Ministry at St. Philip, Columbus
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:30 | St Philip Columbus, 166 Woodland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43203-1774
The Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White, Tenth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, and the people of St. Philip Episcopal Church in Columbus, Ohio, cordially invite the wider diocese to join us for a celebration of new ministry and the installation of our new rector, the Rev. Christopher Richardson on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
A celebratory reception will follow the service. Clergy are invited to vest and process (red stoles).

Threshold
2026-01-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Diocesan House, 412 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Threshold is a fresh focus on leadership for priests who are new to the diocese, and resident clergy who are transitioning into new leadership roles in one of our parishes.
Participants are invited to attend eight sessions that run on a rotating basis throughout the course of one year covering a wide range of topics to prepare you well to step into your new roles with confidence and care.
In our sessions, we will cover: Trust Development, Communication and Conflict Resolution, Culture Building and Vision Casting, Church Finances and Property Stewardship, Who to Call on the Diocesan Staff, Worship & Liturgy, Collegial Relationships, and Health and Wellness. To graduate from the program, participants are asked to attend each of these eight sessions once.
This month’s gathering will take place at Diocesan House.

Commission on Ministry
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-24 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Commission on Ministry meets at Procter Center. Interviews for internship placements.

When Church is not Enough: Religious Life Sunday event
2026-01-25 15:00 - 19:00 | Convent of the Transfiguration, 495 Albion Ave, Glendale, 45246, United States
updated 1/22/26: This event has been postponed by the organizers
Are you hungry for more? Are you looking to love God more deeply, to serve the Church and the world in significant ways, to find authentic, intentional Christian community? Have you looked at monastic life within the Episcopal Church? Is God calling you to a deeper relationship? On January 25—Religious Life Sunday, you can put your desire into action. Follow this link to find out more: https://www.religiouslifesunday.net/
As you find out more, you’ll see that there are 19 canonically recognized Christian communities in the Episcopal Church and 20 religious orders that are part of the worldwide Anglican (Episcopal) Communion. Several of these organizations have members from the Diocese of Southern Ohio. They follow many different paths, but are all centered in Christ and live by a Rule of Life and obedience to their community. All of them are shifting the love of power into the power of love.
If you are a member of a Religious community or curious about it, you are invited to join us in conversation and celebrate Eucharist with your brothers and sisters, and find out more. We gather on Sunday, January 25 at 3 pm at the Community of the Transfiguration in Cincinnati. Bishop Nedi Rivera, Companion TSSF, is joining us and will offer Eucharist at 4:30 pm. And the Sisters are hosting supper afterwards.
In order to finalize the details, we want to hear from you. Please contact Janet Fedders, TSSF. Her email is janetfedders@tssf.org, or telephone 513-479-7549.

Formation leader retreat
2026-01-30 - 2026-01-31 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
More information and registration TBA.

Red Door Community Concert: Reverie - Songs for an Afternoon Dream
2026-01-30 12:15 - 13:00 | Holy Trinity Oxford, 25 E Walnut St, Oxford, OH, 45056-1835, US
The next Red Door Community Concert at Holy Trinity, Oxford features singer Vidita Kanniks and harpist Rachel Miller. Drawing together sounds from various traditions of the world, including French Art Song, Celtic Folk Song and Hindustani Classical Music, their music weaves a colorful tapestry of languages, musical idioms and the ways they interact and play with each other – a lovely beginning to the afternoon.
Limited free parking available on Walnut and Poplar Streets. The concert will also be posted on the Holy Trinity YouTube Channel.

Advocacy Workshop: Countering Extremism through Engagement
2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:15 | Trinity Capitol Square, 125 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215-3605, US
As Episcopalians, do you find yourself asking the following questions?

As Christians how do we take the principles we hear from the pulpit and apply them in a Christlike way to our shared public life in Ohio?
How do we counter the extremism operating in our state without cultivating hate for others?
How can the church be a place of healing and liberation for both the oppressor and the oppressed?
How does the Ohio statehouse work?
How can we begin to organize for the dignity of our neighbors and affect meaningful policy change at the state level now?

Join Trinity, Capitol Square and other leaders across the Diocese of Southern Ohio on Saturday, January 31 to explore each of these questions and more as we gather together to inspire, inform and catalyze our commitment to loving our neighbors in Ohio.
Keynote Speaker Maria Bruno will offer a compelling vision of how we fight extremism in Ohio’s state and local government by building community, holding out hope for transformation and not spreading hate. Then, Rachel Coyle will lead a seminar, “How Things Work at the Ohio Statehouse?” for a non-partisan nuts and bolts look at both the political process that results in bills being passed and how to advocate effectively for issues in Ohio. And then finally, the Rev. Nick Bates will share how people of faith are currently organizing at the state level and facilitate small group discussions for how we can leave this gathering ready to engage as Episcopalians. Learn more
Schedule
9 am – Welcome & Opening Prayer, Keynote Address with Maria Bruno
9:25 – Q&A
9:50 – Workshop: How Things Work at the Statehouse with Rachel Coyle
11:15 – Workshop: Organizing at the Statehouse as Faith Communities (Nick Bates)
11:25 – Breakout Groups & Reporting Back
12:10 – Closing Prayer & Sending
Registration
Invitees: Everyone! You do not have to be Episcopalian to attend, though some content may be oriented toward Episcopal Church teachings and values. Registration deadline is Jan. 29. Register here.
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Jed Dearing, rector of Trinity, Capitol Square at revjed@trinitycolumbus.org.

Pop-Up Candlemas Celebration: Tamale Making
2026-01-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
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.
On 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.
Then 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.
After 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.
All are welcome; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration deadline is Jan. 28.
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact Jerusalem Greer, co-executive director of Procter Center at jgreer@proctercenter.org.

ECM Round 1 grant cycle opens
2026-02-01 | 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.

Choral Evensong with Installation of a new Canon
2026-02-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
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.
The Cathedral Choir & the Choir of Hyde Park Community UMC
Phos hilaron: O Gracious Light – Ben Owen
Canticles: Magnificat & Nunc dimittis – Brenda Portman
Anthem: Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies – arr. Paul Halley
Prelude 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.

Pop-Up Candlemas Celebration: Dinner, crafts and Hymn sing
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States

Music Live at Lunch POSTPONED
2026-02-03 12:10 - 13:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Music Live at Lunch, Christ Church Cathedral’s weekly concert series, will feature the performers listed below in February. These free concerts are presented on Tuesdays at 12:10 p.m. Patrons are welcome to bring their own lunches. For more information, visit cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817.
FEBRUARY SCHEDULE
February 3: Students of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music harpsichord and organ studios POSTPONED FOR WEATHER
February 10: Cincinnati Recorder Consort
February 17: Lagniappe
February 24: Moyen Age

Music Live @ Christ Church Glendale
2026-02-05 12:05 - 12:35 | Christ Church Glendale, 965 Forest Ave, Glendale, OH, 45246-4405, US
Music Live @ Christ Church presents a half-hour concert of Baroque music with soprano, violin and harpsichord. No charge.

Dismantling Racism training
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
Receive the canonically required anti-racism certification by completing this six-hour 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.
Bring your dinner! We will share stories, scripture, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation.
Attend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one.
Register for this training here.
Email Miriam McKenney to learn more.
If this training is full, sign up for the waiting list here. Or check here for a list of 2026 trainings.

Diocesan-wide Vestry and Wardens Day
2026-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Christ Church Glendale, 965 Forest Ave, Glendale, OH, 45246-4405, US
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.
Date and location
Saturday, February 7
10 am to 3 pm
Christ Episcopal Church
965 Forest Avenue
Glendale, OH 45246
christchurchglendale.org
Registration
All 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.
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Derrick Fetz, missioner for stewardship, at dfetz@diosohio.org.

Bishop White visitation: St. Peter's, Delaware
2026-02-08 | St Peter’s Delaware, 45 W. Winter St., Delaware, OH, 43015-1934, US
Bishop White episcopal visitation to St. Peter’s, Delaware

Music Live at Lunch
2026-02-10 12:10 - 13:00, 2026-02-17 12:10 - 13:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Music Live at Lunch, Christ Church Cathedral’s weekly concert series, will feature the performers listed below in February. These free concerts are presented on Tuesdays at 12:10 p.m. Patrons are welcome to bring their own lunches. For more information, visit cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817.
FEBRUARY SCHEDULE
February 3: Students of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music harpsichord and organ studios
February 10: Cincinnati Recorder Consort
February 17: Lagniappe
February 24: Moyen Age

Beloved Community Storytime
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
If you have attended our diocesan Dismantling Racism training, you have already experienced using picture books to address tough and tender topics. Join Beloved Community Missioner Miriam McKenney for Beloved Community Storytime, where we will share picture books, personal stories, small-group conversations, and more from 7 to 8 pm every second Tuesday of the month.
Click here to join.

Parish Administrators Network
2026-02-11 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.

Columbus-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering at Chocolate Café
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Chocolate Cafe, 1855 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, 43212, United States
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.
Location: Chocolate Café (1855 Northwest Blvd, Columbus OH 43212)

Black History Month Celebration and Soul Food Supper
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | All Saints New Albany, 5101 Johnstown Road, New Albany, OH, 43054-0421, US
Please join All Saints, New Albany as we celebrate Black History Month with a service and soul food supper on Thursday, February 12 at 6:30pm. The celebrant will be the Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse, St. Luke’s, Granville and the preacher will be the Rev. Christopher Richardson, St. Phillip, Columbus.
All Saints is located at 5101 Johnstown Rd., New Albany, OH 43054.

Youth Winter Retreat
2026-02-13 16:00 - 2026-02-15 11:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde
Youth in 6th-12th grade are invited to Procter’s winter youth retreat! We are going to explore how our unique personality types show God’s love of diversity and God’s purpose in our lives. Through personality tests and other fun reflection activities, we’ll discover the strengths and quirks that make us the amazing and complex people we are. We’ll also learn how our individual skills and gifts can contribute to creating a better world — the world that God dreams for us! Come ready to celebrate what makes you, you!
Youth will come away with a personal mission statement, a one-of-a-kind soul collage, and a list of unique strengths to share! And of course, we’ll have time for all the usual camp activities!!
Drop off: 4:00-5:30 PM Friday, February 13
Closing Eucharist: 10:00 AM, Sunday, February 15
Pick-Up: 11:00 AM Sunday, February 15
Partial attendance is allowed.
Carpooling is available upon request.
Cost is $150/person, scholarships are available. Deadline to register is Feb. 10.
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact Olivia Hamilton, missioner for lifelong formation at ohamilton@diosohio.org.

Collegium Cincinnati Concert
2026-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Collegium Cincinnati Concert
Friday, February 13 | 7:00 pm
Artistic director Matthew Phelps conducts the singers of Collegium Cincinnati in all six of Bach’s motets Ticket information: collegiumcincinnati.org.
For more information, visit www.cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817.

We've Come This Far By Faith: Absalom Jones Symposium
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 | OH
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 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.
The 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.
Two 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.

Interfaith Prayer Gathering for Healing and Peace
2026-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Midpointe Library, 9363 Centre Pointe Dr Room AB, West Chester, 45069, United States
A gathering to create space for us to come together across differences and to hold one another, our communities, and our world with care. Participants are invited to offer a brief spiritual contribution that speaks to healing and peace. This may take the form of a prayer, poem, reading, song, or reflection rooted in your tradition or lived experience. Listening is also a meaningful and complete way to participate. The gathering will last approximately one hour. Sponsored by EquaSion.
At EquaSion, we believe healing happens when people show up with intention, humility, and care. By gathering across faiths and philosophies, we strengthen our shared commitment to peace, dignity, and belonging for all people.
Please register with the link below to RSVP.
Whether you choose to share or be present, your participation helps expand the circle of care and deepen our collective work toward healing and peace.
Register here.
Midpointe Library – West Chester
West Chester Community Room AB
9363 Centre Pointe Dr
West Chester Township, OH 45069

We've Come This Far By Faith: Absalom Jones Celebration Service
2026-02-15 15:30 - 18:00 | St Margaret’s Dayton, 5301 Free Pike, Trotwood, OH, 45426-2441, US
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 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.
The 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.
Two 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.

Theodicy Jazz Collective
2026-02-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Theodicy Jazz Collective
Sunday, February 15 | 4:00 pm
Theodicy Jazz Collective is joined by the Queen City Street Choir to perform a program of jazz with driving rhythm, nuanced solos, and soulful song. Suggested donation: $15.
For more information, visit www.cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817.

Choral Evensong at Christ Church Glendale
2026-02-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Christ Church Glendale, 965 Forest Ave, Glendale, OH, 45246-4405, US
The Christ Church Glendale Choir sings the historic service of Choral Evensong with music by Harris, Byrd, Robertson and Bouman. Dr. Tyler Robertson, conductor; Sara Cahall, organist. A reception follows.

Presidents Day
2026-02-16 | OH

Bishop White: Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 | St Thomas Terrace Park, 100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park, OH, 45174-1175, US
Bishop White visits St. Thomas, Terrace Park on Ash Wednesday.
