Diocese of Southern Ohio

Dismantling Racism training
2026-09-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Lunch or snacks are welcome. 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.

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

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

Women Clergy Respite Day
2026-09-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-04 09:30 - 12:00 | Transfiguration Spirituality Center, 469 Albion Ave, Glendale, Ohio, 45246
Transfiguration Spirituality Center (TSC) is excited to present four morning gatherings specifically for women clergy this year!
As women clergy and faith-leaders, we will gather for mutual support, encouragement, and inspiration. You are invited to take time to pause, reflect, and honor our lives and ministry. Grounded in God’s love, the mornings will include refreshments, reflection, prayer, sharing, and ritual, followed by lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Details

TSC, 495 Albion Ave., Glendale, OH 45246
March 5, June 4, Sep 10, Dec 3

9:30 AM – Gather
10:00 AM – Noon – Program

Look for more information and registration opening February 1 at: www.ctretreats.org/events
Registration is only so we have numbers. This event is free, though please consider a donation to cover costs.
The programming for these mornings will be Christian based.
Questions? Contact Liz Keuffer at liz@ctsisters.org
Women clergy of all faiths are welcome to join us for Rest and Rekindle, our Women Clergy Retreat being held October 5 – 8, 2026 at TSC. We will send out an email, or you can keep checking the above website for details as we get closer.

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.

Beloved Community Storytime
2026-09-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 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.

Labor Day
2026-09-07 | OH
Diocesan office closed.

Women's Camp
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-06 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
A bonus camp for women! Learn more at https://www.proctercenter.org/camp/.

Trustees of the Diocese
2026-09-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-11 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.

Beloved Community Book Study
2026-09-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-05 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 April, May, June book is The Night Is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations for Racial Healing by Catherine Meeks! Request a complimentary copy of the book in the format of your choice: hardcover, paperback, audible or kindle.
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.
We will meet on:
April 7, 2026
May 5, 2026
June 2, 2026
REGISTER HERE
There is no registration deadline, however, if requesting to be mailed a copy of the book, please register no later than March 31.
Questions about this event?
Contact Miriam McKenney, missioner for Beloved Community, at mmckenney@diosohio.org.

Dismantling Racism training
2026-08-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-06 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.

Cincinnati-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering
2026-08-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-29 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.

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.

Threshold
2026-08-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
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.

Church Foundation Grant and Loan deadline
2026-08-20, 2026-05-20 | 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.

Warden Zoom calls
2026-08-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-07 18:30 - 19:30 | OH
More information TBA.

End of Camp celebration
2026-08-08 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States

Camp Pride
2026-08-06 - 2026-08-08 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Camp Pride is a camp for anyone in the LGBTQ+ family. Youth under 18 must have chaperone adults with them.
Learn more at https://www.proctercenter.org/camp/

Primary Camp
2026-08-02 - 2026-08-05 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Primary camp is a starter camp for kids rising 2nd through 4th grade.
Learn more at https://www.proctercenter.org/camp/

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

Province V Big Provincial Gathering (BPG)
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-01 | OH
in Kalamazoo, MI. More information TBA. Learn more here.

Family Camp 3 - Conservation Camp
2026-07-29 - 2026-08-01 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
This session is most fun for families who like to be outdoors and even camp!
Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, guncles, niblings, godparents – families of all kinds and sizes are welcome!
Learn more at https://www.proctercenter.org/camp/

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

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.

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

Family Camp 2
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-26 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
This session is most fun for kids 12+
Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, guncles, niblings, godparents – families of all kinds and sizes are welcome!
Learn more at https://www.proctercenter.org/camp/

Clergy Family gathering
2026-07-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek State Park, 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, 45068, United States

Faith in Life Grant application deadline
2026-07-15 | OH
Learn more

Youth Camp 3
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-17 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Youth camp is for rising 5th through 11th grade students.

All campers sleep in rooms with other campers their age (within 2 yrs) and gender
Jr. High and Sr. High groups get to have individual camp-out nights with their age group only.
Campers can attend multiple sessions per summer
Peer mentoring and a “neighborhood” vibe

Learn more at https://www.proctercenter.org/camp/

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

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

Confirmation Camp
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-10 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Confirmation is a Youth Camp for those youth who would like to be confirmed in The Episcopal Church. The camp will combine summer activities with confirmation formation. We will have more information on age, cost, and schedule in early 2026.

Youth Camp 2
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-10 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States

Independence Day holiday
2026-07-03 | OH

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.

Camp Elevate
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-01 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Camp elevate is a mini-camp for high school students (rising 10th – 12th grade) who want to go deep into faith and community!
Learn more at https://www.proctercenter.org/camp/

Family Camp I
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-27 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, guncles, niblings, godparents – families of all kinds and sizes are welcome!
Learn more at https://www.proctercenter.org/camp/

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.

Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | OH

Dismantling Racism training
2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-09 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.
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. Or check here for a list of 2026 trainings.

Youth Camp I
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-19 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States

Parish Administrators Network
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-13 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.

Junior Counselor Training Camp
2026-06-10 - 2026-06-13 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
This camp is to train high school students (rising 10th – 12th grades) who are considering serving in leadership at youth and family camps. Campers and leadership will decide at the end of the session if being a Junior Counselor is a good fit for them.

Silver & Gold Camp
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-07 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
A summer camp experience for adults 21+. More information at https://www.proctercenter.org/camp/

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.

Province V and VI Women Clergy Retreat
2026-05-31 - 2026-06-03 | St Francis Retreat Center, 703 E Main St, DeWitt, MI, 48820, United States
A retreat centered on the experiences of women clergy.
We explicitly invite everyone (trans, cis, nonbinary, gender fluid, agender, and more) who feels this is for them to attend.
Time: Sunday Evening, May 31 – Wednesday Morning, June 3, 2026
Location: St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Michigan (near Lansing, 90 minute drive from Detroit Airport)
Cost: $360 includes lodging, meals, and retreat material (if you need financial assistance, see the web site)
Connecting, Creating, Celebrating
An open, safe space for women clergy to come together, support one another, learn from each other, and honor the life-giving connections we have with God, each other, our congregations and communities, the world, and the planet.
Interested in learning more?
Check out the event website https://www.provincev.org/wcr26.html or contact Heather Barta ProvinceVCoordinator@gmail.com or Ellen Bruckner ebruckner7@gmail.com
Interested in joining the gathering? See more details and register at this page: https://www.provincev.org/wcr26.html

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

Camp Preview Day
2026-05-30 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Come meet your counselors and experience a sample of camp life – details to come!

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

Music Live at Lunch at Christ Church Cathedral
2026-05-26 12:10 - 13:00, 2026-05-19 12:10 - 13:00, 2026-05-12 12:10 - 13:00, 2026-05-05 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 May. 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.
MAY SCHEDULE
May 5: Estrada do Sol
May 12: Nick Greenberg Trio
May 19: Pork City Slim
May 26 : Mitchell Sturges (tenor)

Memorial Day
2026-05-25 | OH

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.

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.

Rogation Celebration
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
You are invited to come and celebrate Rogation – a special time when we bless the land as a diocese – at Procter Farm!
Join the procession as we visit various stations around Procter that represent our common life together. We will also have a picnic, have some lawn games out, kite flying, fishing, and more! If the weather cooperates will also offer a Hayride to Procter Woods.
Participants are invited to bring soil, water, and seeds from their homes or congregations to share and be blessed. Help us plan for our diocesan-wide Rogation celebration!
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Arrive by 10 am
Concludes after a picnic lunch
Everyone is welcome! All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. This event may be of particular interest to church groups, families, and Green Teams.
The celebration is free of charge; we ask for donations for meals $15 per adult and $10 per child, 5 and older as you are able. Registration deadline May 11.
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact Jerusalem Greer, co-executive director of Procter Center, at jgreer@diosohio.org.

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 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

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

Curacy Formation Day
2026-05-07 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States

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

St. B @3 concert: Young Professionals Choral Collective
2026-05-03 15:00 - 16:30 | St Barnabas Montgomery, 10345 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH, 45242-5113, US
St. B @ 3 is a concert series at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Montgomery, Ohio, designed to offer uplifting music to the community. Join us on May 3 as we welcome an ensemble from the Young Professionals Choral Collective (YPCC) in a program of beloved Broadway music.
YPCC is an innovative choral ensemble that combines Cincinnati’s love of singing, socializing, and culture for young professionals ages 21 to 45 of different occupations, education, socio-economic backgrounds, beliefs and ages. They cultivate an inclusive community through the joyful experience of choral music and are composed of over 1,200 singers who create and share high-quality music in an accessible, fun, and social way. They are the largest choral organization made up of young professionals in the nation, and the model is gaining national attention and even inspiring similar organizations around the country.
All concerts in the series take place at 3 p.m. and are free. All are welcome! For more information, visit: https://www.st-barnabas.org/stbat3

Upcoming programs:
September 13, 2026 – Appalachian Grass
November 1, 2026 – Wayside Winds

In-Person Safe Church Training
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Safe Church training helps us protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults by promoting healthy boundaries, accountability, and care. It is a practical way to live out our Baptismal Covenant by respecting the dignity of every human being and striving for justice and peace.
The training also equips clergy, staff, and volunteers to build trust and respond faithfully and appropriately if concerns arise, helping our congregations remain safe and welcoming places for all.
Those who prefer an in-person learning experience are invited to attend the daylong training at Procter Camp and Conference Center on Saturday, May 2nd. We’ll begin at 10 am and conclude by 3 pm, with a break for lunch. Participation in this training completes the requirement for service on vestries, diocesan leadership, and most other ministry roles.
May 2, 2026
Arrive by 10 am
Depart by 3 pm
Registration
Open to adults and teens over 16 years old (with a responsible adult). Cost $10, to be collected at check-in. Deadline to register is April 24.
REGISTER HERE

Episcopal Night at the Columbus Symphony
2026-05-01 17:30 - 21:30 | Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, Columbus, 43215, United States
Columbus Symphony Orchestra – Rossen Milanov, conductor
Aubry Ballarò, soprano
Nicholas Nestorak, tenor
Hugh Russell, baritone
Columbus Symphony Chorus- Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director
BalletMet
Dvoräk: The American Flag & Orff: Trionfo di Afrodite (Triumph of Aphrodite)
5:30pm – Reception, bar & “heavy” hors d’oeuvres – 4th floor
7:30pm – Performance – Seats in Prime Orchestra
Cost is $70 per person for whole event or $35 per person for reception only.
Make checks payable to: Bruce Smith and mail to him at
The Rev. Bruce Smith
627 Yaronia Dr. N.,
Columbus, OH 43214
Email: revabs0630@gmail.com
Please include the names of the people in your party and your parish affiliation.
Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, April 15.

Becoming Beloved Community Retreat
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-02 | Bellwether Farm, 4655 State Route 60, Wakeman, 44889, United States
All are invited to join with our siblings in the Diocese of Ohio for the third in a series of retreats shared between our dioceses, dedicated to Becoming Beloved Community.
This retreat offers opportunities for deeper connection and relationship across church and across diocese, steeped in our shared commitment to dignity, justice, and love, and supported by the creative and welcoming environment of Bellwether Farm, Camp, and Retreat Center in Wakeman, Ohio.
May 1-2, 2026
Check in at 4 pm on Friday
Depart by 4 pm on Saturday
Bellwether Farm
4655 OH-60
Wakeman, OH 44889
bellwetherfarm.org
Registration
Invitees: Adult Episcopalians from the Dioceses of Ohio and Southern Ohio
Registration Deadline: April 15
Cost: The cost of the retreat has been subsidized to $100/person. Scholarship assistance is available; contact Miriam McKenney at mmckenney@diosohio.org.
REGSITER HERE

African Americans and the Bible Book Study
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

Bach Vespers
2026-04-26 17:00 - 18:30 | St Thomas Terrace Park, 100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park, OH, 45174-1175, US
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 5:00 p.m. — Vespers at St. Thomas, Terrace Park
The Bach Ensemble Orchestra and Chorale,
Carlton Monroe, conductor
J.S. Bach – Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4
Moses Hogan – Abide with Me
William Byrd – Haec Dies

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.

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!

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
