Diocese of Southern Ohio

Safe Church training open information sessions
2023-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Canon Jason Oden and Emma Helms-Steinmetz are hosting open Zoom sessions to answer questions, update information, offer support and talk through how they can support congregations with Safe Church training. Sign up to attend a session on Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16 from 2 to 3 p.m., or to request a scheduled appointment.

Good News Tues: An Easter Series
2023-05-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-05-23 19:00 - 20:30 | OH, United States
Every Tuesday of Easter (April 11-May 23) from 7 to 8:30 p.m., we will gather to share the good news of Walking the Way of Love! Let’s share the joy and love that is available as we follow Jesus.
Come to share a story, gift, song, poem, joke or simply with your presence. This is a time for joy, community, and giving thanks.
To receive the zoom link, please complete this registration form. An email will be sent weekly to all registered. Come when you can and please invite a friend. All are welcome.

Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna induction and luncheon
2023-05-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
The Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna will induct members into the class of 2023 on Wednesday, May 17, during a Eucharist at 11 a.m. at Christ Chapel at the Procter Center. A luncheon will follow.
Cost is $18 for lunch. Please register using the form below by May 7.

11 a.m.: Holy Eucharist
Noon: Induction of New Members
12:30 p.m.: Luncheon

2020, 2021 and 2023 honorees attend and may bring 2 guests at no charge. All others are $18 per person for lunch.
RSVP to attend.

CoCL
2023-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | OH
The Commission on Congregational Life meets via Zoom.

Dismantling Racism Bible Study training
2023-05-17 13:30 - 15:30 | OH, United States
The next three-session Dismantling Racism Bible Study training will be held on Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17 at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Zoom. Sign up here.
The trainings will be co-led by Miriam McKenny, director for dismantling racism, and other diocesan leaders. Three additional trainings will be offered in the second half of the year.
If you are not able to participate in a certification training in this way, you are invited to participate in a training through the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing online. There is a $50 charge for their program for anyone outside of the Atlanta Diocese. If you do choose to participate in this training, upon completion please send the certificate so that we can log your certification.
If you have any questions about this training requirement or how your parish can support this work of dismantling racism, please reach out to Emma Helms-Steinmetz, director of formation projects and family ministry.

National Trauma Survivors Day Event
2023-05-17 17:00 - 19:00 | St Andrew’s Cincinnati, 1809 Rutland Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45207-1219, US
Join with the people of St. Andrew’s, Evanston, (Cincinnati) for a community celebration honoring and supporting survivors of gun violence trauma on Wednesday, May 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event, in partnership with Amnesty International’s Communities Against Gun Violence Task Force, will feature healing resources, guest speakers, firearm safety demonstrations, youth programs, and free food.
Learn more and sign up here.

Ascension Day
2023-05-18 | OH, United States

Balancing Action and Contemplation
2023-05-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-25 19:00 - 20:00 | OH, United States
St. Stephen’s, Columbus, will offer a six-session Zoom class entitled, “Balancing Action & Contemplation” will meet weekly from 7 to 8 p.m. starting Thursday, April 20, and will run through May 25. This class is designed for folks who have a heart for social justice and will be facilitated by St. Stephen’s parishioner Jamie Massa.
Here is a brief summary of the six-week class.

Contemplation: Some form of contemplative practice is necessary to be able to detach from your own agenda, your own anger, your own ego, and your own fear.
Alternative Consciousness: What you are doing in contemplation is moving to a level beneath your thoughts: the level of pure and naked being.
Watching the River: It is helpful to become aware of one’s thoughts and feelings through simple contemplative practices like: centering prayer, Lectio Divina, welcoming prayer, Yoga, Tai Chi, and other meditative movement, wandering or sitting in nature or simply focusing on your breath.
Becoming Pure in Heart: For Jesus, prayer seems to be a matter of waiting in love, returning to love, trusting that love is the unceasing stream of reality.
Action AND Contemplation: We need both action and contemplation to have a whole spiritual journey. It doesn’t matter which comes first; action may lead you to contemplation and contemplation may lead you to action.
Summary: Over time—months, years, a full lifetime—contemplation gradually opens our hearts, minds, and bodies to Love as our True Self and right action.

More information and sign up here.

Finance Committee
2023-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | OH, United States
Finance Committee meets on Zoom.

Episcopal Visitation - St. Luke's, Marietta
2023-05-21 | St Luke’s Marietta, 320 2nd St, Marietta, OH, 45750-2919, US
Bishop Smith

Trustees Investment Committee quarterly meeting
2023-05-24 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-08-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Diocesan House, 412 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Hybrid meeting held in main conference room and via Zoom.

Pentecost
2023-05-28 | OH, United States

Pentecost birthday party
2023-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 | St Philip Columbus, 166 Woodland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43203-1774
The youth of St. Philip’s, Columbus, invite you to celebrate Pentecost with them at a birthday party on Sunday, May 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy free food, arts and crafts, games, music, and food for sale.

Memorial Day holiday
2023-05-29 | OH
Diocesan office closed for observance of Memorial Day.
O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share in the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Civil Rights Pilgrimage
2023-05-31 - 2023-06-07 | OH, United States
The Diocese of Southern Ohio will lead an intergenerational Civil Rights Pilgrimage traveling to Atlanta, Selma, Montgomery, Chattanooga, and more, May 31 to June 7, 2023.
The cost of the trip will be $1,678 for a double occupancy room and $2,296 for a single. Scholarships will be made available upon request. This cost includes transportation, lodging, tickets/admittance fees and cultural enrichment. You will be asked to make a deposit of $200 to hold your place on the trip when you register. A final commitment is requested no later than March 1. Payment in full is due May 1.
Register here or contact the Rev. Christopher C. Richardson for more information.

Delaware Pride
2023-06-03 10:00 - 17:00 | OH
Delaware Ohio Pride Festival
June 3, 2023
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Boardman Park
Learn more here. Sign up to be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Pride here.

Ordination of Deacons
2023-06-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
God willing, the Right Reverend George Wayne Smith, Bishop Provisional of Southern Ohio, will ordain Katherine Glenda Meeks to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Christ Church Cathedral at 11 a.m. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy are invited to vest and process (red stoles).

Dayton Pride
2023-06-03 11:00 - 16:00 | OH
Dayton Pride
June 3, 2023
12 to 4 p.m.
The parade steps off at 11 a.m. at Cooper Park, winds through downtown and ends at the Pride Festival at Courthouse Square. Learn more here. Sign up to be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Pride here.

Hamilton Pride
2023-06-03 11:00 - 18:00 | OH
Hamilton Ohio Pride
A march through downtown Hamilton begins at 11 a.m. The Festival will be held from 12 to 6 p.m. at Marcum Park. Learn more here. Sign up to be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Pride here.

Trinity Sunday
2023-06-04 | OH, United States

Episcopal Visitation - St. Patrick's, Dublin
2023-06-04 | St Patrick’s Dublin, 7121 Muirfield Dr, Dublin, OH, 43017-2863, US

Come Travel with Me
2023-06-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Ascension & Holy Trinity Cincinnati, 334 Burns Ave, Wyoming, OH, 45215-4320, US
Ascension & Holy Trinity, Wyoming Music Ministry presents Come Travel With Me!
Sunday, June 4, 5:00 pm
Cost: $20 Suggested Donation
Dinner to Follow

Join us on Sunday, June 4 at 5 p.m. for a concert and meal with all proceeds benefitting our new High School Choral Scholar program! This program will provide two students from our surrounding area with intensive training in the art of choral singing and with practical skills to add to their resumes and college applications. This year, our concert will feature a performance of North American music by the Thomas More University Women’s Chorus. The concert will also include performances by our Chancel Choir, Section Leaders, Artist-in-Residence, and Minister of Music. The music is drawn from musical theater, popular music, vocal jazz, and opera standards as well as piano, organ, and choral music all themed around travel and representing all the continents except for Antarctica. We hope you’ll join us and bring a friend or three for this exciting concert and dinner afterward!
Check out the Facebook event here

Dismantling Racism Training (June)
2023-06-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
Using Picture Books for Racial Healing: A Dismantling Racism certification course
Picture books offer an excellent way to discover, discuss, and share stories about topics that many people did not study in school but that are crucial to the work of repairing, healing, and seeing God in each other.
Email Director of Dismantling Racism Miriam McKenney to learn more.

Light the World with Love
2023-06-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-11 20:00 - 22:00 | St John’s Worthington, 700 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085-4137, US
St. John’s, Worthington, will host an outdoor light show June 9-11 in celebration of PRIDE.
What: Light the World with Love – Light show, with live performances by the Worthington Chorus and St. John’s Choir. Kona Ice (Friday and Saturday) and Chill Joy Frozen Treats (Sunday)
Where: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 700 High Street, Worthington, OH, near the SE Green
When: June 9,10,11 from 8 to 10 p.m.

We Belong: Connecting in Community
2023-06-10 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Save the date for We Belong: Connecting in Community. More information TBA

Diocesan Council
2023-06-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Diocesan Council meets at Christ Church Cathedral.

Ordination of Priests
2023-06-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
God willing, the Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith, Bishop Provisional of Southern Ohio,
will ordain
Martha Camele
Daniel Carlson
Iva Staats
Michael Tigner
to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church
on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral.
Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy are invited to vest and process (white stoles).

Pride New Albany Market
2023-06-10 12:00 - 17:00 | OH
Pride New Albany Market
June 10, 2023
12 to 5 p.m.
The first Pride New Albany Market! This vibrant market brings Pride New Albany Business Allies (All Saints, New Albany, is a an Ally) together to celebrate our inclusive community while highlighting local goods and services for everyone to enjoy. Open to all ages. Bring your furry friends!
Learn more here.

Westerville Pride
2023-06-10 14:00 - 20:00 | OH
Westerville’s 3rd Annual Pride Fest! Visit tables with info on local organizations, check out local vendors as they feature special Pride themed wares, and participate in family-friendly events such as a children’s story hour and other performances. St. Matthew’s will host the Episcopal presence.
Learn more here. Sign up to volunteer here.

Westwood Pride
2023-06-10 17:00 - 22:00 | OH
Westwood Pride
June 10, 2023
5 to 10 p.m.
Westwood Town Hall. Learn more here. Sign up to be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Pride here.

Episcopal Visitation - St. John's, Columbus
2023-06-11 | St John’s Columbus, 1003 W Town St, Columbus, OH, 43222-1438, US

Upper Arlington Pride
2023-06-11 13:00 - 17:00 | OH
UA Pride
June 11, 2013
1 to 5 p.m.
The Festival is held at Sunny 95 Park. Learn more here. Sign up to be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Pride here.

CoCL
2023-06-14 11:00 - 14:00 | OH, United States
The Commission on Congregational Life (CoCL) meeting will be held in-person at Procter Center and is available to join on Zoom.

Trustees of the Diocese quarterly meeting
2023-06-15 10:00 - 12:30 | OH
With 9:30 a.m. pre-meeting service in St. Paul’s Chapel. Hybrid meeting follows in main conference room.

Pride Mass (reception 5:30 p.m., service 6:30 p.m.)
2023-06-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Trinity Capitol Square, 125 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215-3605, US
Columbus Pride Mass at Trinity on Capitol Square. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; service is at 6:30 p.m.

Stonewall Columbus Pride
2023-06-16 16:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-17 10:30 - 20:00 | OH
Stonewall Columbus Pride
June 16, 4 to 10 p.m.
June 17, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Pride March steps off at 10:30 a.m. at Broad & High Streets. The Pride Festival and Resource Fair is held at Goodale Park. Learn more here.
Sign up to be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Pride here.

Episcopal Visitation - Trinity, Columbus
2023-06-18 | Trinity Capitol Square, 125 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215-3605, US

Budget Committee Meeting
2023-06-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-07-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-07-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, OH, United States
On Zoom

Springfield Pride
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-25 | OH
June 23-25, 2023

Learn more on the Equality Springfield website and the Springfield News-Sun. Sign up to be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Pride here.

Cincinnati Pride
2023-06-24 11:00 - 21:00 | OH
The parade steps off downtown at 11 a.m. The parade route begins at 7th & Plum, travels down Vine Street past Fountain Square and ends at the Cincinnati Pride Festival at Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove. Festival hours are 12 to 9 p.m. Learn more here. Sign up to be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Pride here.
There are several opportunities to participate in Cincinnati Pride events:
Friday June 23 5 to 8 p.m.: Float Trailer decoration
Mooney-Bullock Farm 5614 Winton Ridge Ln. Cincinnati, OH 45232

The diocese, with support from Christ Church Cathedral, will be entering a float in the parade. Help decorate the float — there will be pizza!

Saturday June 24 starting at 10:15 a.m.: Diocesan Parade Float
Red line, float 37

Congregations are welcome and encouraged to walk and bring church banners, wear your church t-shirts or hats, and other gear, and be a large presence in the parade as a group. There will be water available for parade participants.
If your church is bringing a large delegation there is no need to have everyone sign up, but if one person could sign up and put the expected number in the “note to organizers” section, it would be most appreciated.
Download logistical information and a map.

Saturday, June 24 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Pride Festival
Sawyer Point

Congregations are invited to bring materials from their church for the diocesan booth. There will also be fun giveaways. Learn more about the festival.

Sunday, June 25 at 5 p.m.: Pride Eucharist
Christ Church Cathedral

Join Christ Church Cathedral for a Pride Service with Eucharist on Sunday, June 25 at 5 p.m. The Rev. Olivia Hamilton of Calvary, Clifton will preach and the Rt. Rev. Nedi Rivera will preside. Clergy are invited to vest for the service.
There will be a 3 p.m. rehearsal for the choir — all are welcome to join in and sing with the cathedral choir
A 6:15 p.m. potluck supper will follow. Please bring a dish to share.

Wednesday, June 28: LGBTQIA+ Happy Hour
Queen City Exchange – 32 West Court Street Cincinnati, OH 45202

Appetizers will be provided
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for sale

Zanesville Pride
2023-06-24 12:00 - 21:00 | OH
Zanesville Pride
June 24, 2023
12 to 9 p.m.
Zane’s Landing Park. Learn more here. Sign up to be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Pride here.

Granville Pride
2023-06-24 17:00 - 21:00 | OH
Granville Pride
Parade begins at 5 p.m. and marches through the village. Post-parade festival begins at 6 p.m. at Denison’s Lamson Lodge. Learn more here. Sign up to be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Pride here.

Episcopal Visitation - St. John's, Worthington
2023-06-25 | St John’s Worthington, 700 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085-4137, US

Pride Eucharist
2023-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Pride represents a joyous time of celebrating the vast and beautiful array of God’s creation, made manifest in LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. Join us for a Pride Service with Eucharist on Sunday, June 25 at 5 p.m. The Rev. Olivia Hamilton, preaching, the Rt. Rev. Nedi Rivera, presiding. Potluck meal to follow. Please bring a dish to share!
Sponsored by Christ Church Cathedral and the Diocese of Southern Ohio.

Join Christ Church Cathedral for a Pride Service with Eucharist on Sunday, June 25 at 5 p.m. The Rev. Olivia Hamilton of Calvary, Clifton will preach and the Rt. Rev. Nedi Rivera will preside. Clergy are invited to vest for the service.
There will be a 3 p.m. rehearsal for the choir — all are welcome to join in and sing with the cathedral choir
A 6:15 p.m. potluck supper will follow. Please bring a dish to share.

Senior High Camp at Procter
2023-06-26 - 2023-07-01 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
High school teens, we want senior high camp to be a place where you can be yourself, find rest, have tons of fun, and strengthen friendships. You will get the opportunity to do all that and more including times where we can discuss God, spirituality, religion, etc.. in an affirming, open environment.
Our theme this summer is Community of Saints: Part of the Family. We will lean on you to bring that theme to life. The vision is to create a community where everyone feels loved and included. We will work together through dialogue and engaging activities to figure out how to create such a community!
Register today and help build a community that cares about one another!
Learn more: https://www.proctercenter.org/campinfo/#senior

LGBTQ+ Happy Hour
2023-06-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Queen City Exchange, 32 W Court Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Episcopal LBGTQ+ Happy Hour at Queen City Exchange
32 W. Court Street (Downtown business district)
Wednesday, June 28
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Episcopal LBGTQ+ folks and allies are invited to the first Episcopal LBGTQ+ Happy Hour at Queen City Exchange. Come for fellowship and to meet new people. All are welcome!

Independence Day holiday
2023-07-04 | OH
Diocesan office closed in observation of Independence Day.
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Episcopal Visitation - Grace, Pomeroy
2023-07-09 | St Luke’s Granville, Po Box 82, 107 E Broadway, Granville, OH, 43023-0082, US

Episcopal Community Ministries Committee Meeting
2023-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, OH, United States
Application Reviews
On Zoom

EfM Mentors Meeting
2023-07-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom, OH, United States
A meeting for all EfM mentors in the Diocese of Southern Ohio will be held on Zoom on July 11 at 5:30 p.m. Sewanee is unable to provide the diocese with contact information on mentors, so if you are currently a certified mentor, or have been one in the past, please email the Rev. Cameron O’Riley whether you are able to attend the meeting or not, so he has an updated list.
Those interested in becoming an EfM Mentor are also encouraged to contact O’Riley.

Family Camp at Procter (Session 1)
2023-07-12 - 2023-07-15 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Want your children to have a camp experience, but be there to enjoy all the fun and games with them? Family camp is a great way to spend time with your family away from home. Let us do all the program planning and cooking. You just come, relax, and play with your kids.
Family camp is perfect for multiple generations. Grandparents often bring the grandkids and give mom and dad a break. Maybe the whole family wants to come?! Any and all are welcome.
Rates at Family Camp are based on which accommodations you choose, and the size of your family.
Dates for Family Camp
Wednesday, July 12 to Saturday, July 15 or
Wednesday July 26 to Saturday, July 29
Learn more: https://www.proctercenter.org/campinfo/#family

CoCL
2023-07-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-09 13:00 - 15:00 | OH, United States
The Commission on Congregational Life (CoCL) meets via Zoom.

Systemic Review Committee
2023-07-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom, OH, United States

Episcopal Visitation - St. Peter's, Gallipolis
2023-07-16 | St Peter’s Gallipolis, 541 2nd Ave, Gallipolis, OH, 45631-1250, US

Middle School Camp at Procter
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-22 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Do you want to have the time of your life? Okay, so we won’t be surfing, hang gliding, or climbing mountains together. But, what we will do together will be amazing. We will have tons of fun, incredible food (including snacks like you wouldn’t believe), and leaning into meaningful friendships!
Of course we will do the traditional camp activities like s’mores around the fire, singing, swimming, and more. We will also empower you to be leaders. We will look at a world where you are in charge. We will learn about what it means to be Episcopaleon and then ask you how to do it! How do we love and serve others the way Jesus did? How did he do it? How can we do it in 2023 and beyond? You have the answers we need!
Come join us as we have fun and learn how to be better in the world!
Learn more: https://www.proctercenter.org/campinfo/#middle

PIMIL Luncheon
2023-07-22 12:30 - 15:30 | St Philip Columbus, 166 Woodland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43203-1774
The Partners in Ministry in Liberia (PIMIL) 14th Annual International Luncheon and Silent Auction and Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, July 22 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Philip, Columbus. The Rt. Rev. Dr. James B. Sellee, 13th bishop of the Episcopal Church of Liberia will speak via Zoom.
The family-friendly event will include “talking drums” of Africa, making of African grass skirts, and American and Liberian food. Dolls in Liberian clothing and other items will be for sale, and attendees will have the opportunity to read student essays on the theme “Knock and it will be opened unto you.”
Tickets are $20 for adults, and $10 for children under 18. Donations are accepted. Proceeds support the education of over 200 students in Liberia, who now include COVID-19 orphans.
Questions? Contact Abby Flemister at 614.891.2960, Robin Holland at 614.266.4951, or the St. Matthew’s, Westerville office at 614.882.2706.

Episcopal Visitation - St. John's, Cambridge
2023-07-23 | St John’s Cambridge, 1025 Steubenville Ave, Cambridge, OH, 43725-2401, US

Mission Immersion: Asheville, NC
2023-07-23 - 2023-07-28 | OH
Youth (grades 7-12) are invited to take part in a mission immersion experience from July 23 to 28. The group will travel to Asheville, North Carolina to assist outreach organizations, learn together, grow together, and have tons of fun. For more information, contact Adam Hayden at 812-430-4464 or ahayden@diosohio.org.

Tween Camp at Procter
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-26 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Maybe you love Family Camp, but would like a camp just for you! Maybe you have never been to Family Camp or even to camp at all, but you want to give it a try? You are not in middle school yet either. So what can you do? Easy, join us at Tween camp.
We will do all the camp stuff: camp fires, swimming, games, FOOD! In addition, we will also talk about serious things in a way that’s fun and engaging. We will play games around the idea of faith and Jesus. We won’t tell you what to think or believe. Instead we will help you know what the Episcopal Church is all about: loving everyone (including ourselves) and doing our best to ensure everyone has what they need to live a life full of meaning, joy, and love.
Will you join us?
Learn more: https://www.proctercenter.org/campinfo/#tween

Family Camp at Procter (Session 2)
2023-07-26 - 2023-07-29 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States

Energy Stewards Webinar
2023-07-26 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
A webinar explaining the value of the Energy Stewards Program for recipients of diocesan Energy Efficiency grants.
Register in advance for this webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uZU415JrS-WRWJ95aB7BQA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Budget Committee Meeting
2023-07-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, OH, United States
Save the date, on Zoom

Episcopal Visitation - St. Alban's, Bexley
2023-07-30 | St Alban’s Bexley, 333 S Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH, 43209-2139, US

Electing Convention registration opens
2023-08-01 | OH
More information TBA.

Silver Camp at Procter
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-04 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Silver Camp is a great way to find some rest and play! We will have a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy. Feel free to participate in all or none of them! If kicking back in a rocking chair with a good book with the warm breeze going by is more your style, we have that. If you like to fish, hike, quilt, garden, swim, or boat, we have that and more! The goal of Silver Camp is to relax! Grab a tea and socialize on our front porch rocking chairs, take a walk by the lake, or spend time doing something you enjoy, like painting or reading.
Dates for Silver Camp
Wednesday, June 21 – Saturday, June 24th or
Tuesday, August 1 – Friday, August 4
Learn more: https://www.proctercenter.org/campinfo/#silver

Dismantling Racism Training (August 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 12 p.m.)
2023-08-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, OH, United States
Dismantling Racism trainings
Using Picture Books for Racial Healing: A Dismantling Racism certification course
Picture books offer an excellent way to discover, discuss, and share stories about topics that many people did not study in school but that are crucial to the work of repairing, healing, and seeing God in each other.
Trainings, which are limited to 20 participants, will take place:

August (1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 from 12 to 1 p.m.) Sign up here.
August (13, 23, 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.). Registration closed (session is full).
September (12, 19, 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.). Sign up here.
October (10, 17, 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.). Sign up here.
November (1, 8, 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.). Sign up here.

Email Director of Dismantling Racism Miriam McKenney to learn more.

Columbus Churches Listening Session
2023-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 | St Philip Columbus, 166 Woodland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43203-1774
Come to the Columbus churches public policy listening session on August 5 at 4 p.m. at St. Philip Episcopal Church, Columbus. Together we will make a collage of stories and goals to share with Central Ohio elected officials. Please invite other faith commu

nities and community groups you’re working with as well. A potluck will follow the listening session.
Please RSVP by August 2 to Ariel Miller.

Dismantling Racism Training (August 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 12 p.m.)
2023-08-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, OH, United States
Dismantling Racism trainings
Using Picture Books for Racial Healing: A Dismantling Racism certification course
Picture books offer an excellent way to discover, discuss, and share stories about topics that many people did not study in school but that are crucial to the work of repairing, healing, and seeing God in each other.
Trainings, which are limited to 20 participants, will take place:

August (1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 from 12 to 1 p.m.) Sign up here.
September (12, 19, 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.). Sign up here.
October (10, 17, 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.). Sign up here.
November (1, 8, 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.). Sign up here.

Email Director of Dismantling Racism Miriam McKenney to learn more.

Celebration of New Ministry at Christ Church, Springfield
2023-08-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Christ Church Springfield, 409 E High St, Springfield, OH, 45505-1007, US
The vestry of Christ Church, Springfield, invites the community to a Celebration of New Ministry as the Rev. Michelle Boomgaard is installed as rector. The service will take place on Wednesday, August 9, at 5 p.m.

Episcopal Community Ministries Committee
2023-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom, OH, United States
ECM Committee meets on Zoom

Church Foundation Trustees quarterly meeting
2023-08-11 11:00 - 14:00 | OH
meetings held on Zoom

Constitution or Canonical Change preferred date
2023-08-12 | OH
The Constitution and Canons guide the governance of the diocese. A committee reviews the Constitution and Canons each year and considers whether to propose changes. Proposed amendments may come from any member of the diocese, although the committee requests submission 90 days prior to convention for an opportunity to review the proposal to make sure it abides by wider-church rules.
The absolute deadline to submit a proposed change is September 11, 2023 (60 days prior). Contact diocesan chancellor Joseph J. Dehner at jdehner@fbtlaw.com with any questions.

River Churches Listening Session
2023-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | St Peter’s Gallipolis, 541 2nd Ave, Gallipolis, OH, 45631-1250, US
Come to the River Churches public policy listening session on August 12 at 10 a.m. Invite other congregations and community partners. This 100% interactive discussion will be followed by a potluck supper. Bring something! St. Philip Episcopal Church is at 541 Second Street, Gallipolis, OH RSVP by August 10 to the Rev. Joshua Nelson, clergy@stpgallipolis.org

Download a flyer for this event.

Episcopal Visitation - St. Luke's, Granville
2023-08-13 | St Luke’s Granville, Po Box 82, 107 E Broadway, Granville, OH, 43023-0082, US

Dismantling Racism Training (August 16, 23, 30 at 6:30 p.m.)
2023-08-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom, OH, United States

Growing as Disciples, Rooted in the Way of Love
2023-08-17 - 2023-08-19 | OH, United States
Becoming beloved community “will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Becoming Beloved Community Learning Journey is an intensive spiritual formation experience designed to grow disciples and form healers, reconcilers, and justice-makers. This spiritual formation cannot happen alone; others are essential. In community, we will practice together, rooting in Jesus and the Way of Love. The experience includes two in-person retreats and virtual meetings. Participants must commit to attending the entirety of both retreats.
Dates include:
May 11-13: Thursday-Saturday Friday; Procter Camp + Conference Center
A Zoom check-in in July.
August 17-19: Thursday-Saturday; Procter Camp + Conference Center
The Learning Journey is open to all and is rooted in the Episcopal Way and the Jesus wisdom tradition.
As you discern joining the Becoming Beloved Community Learning Journey, please consider the commitment; discipline is necessary for forming discipleship.
Cost is all-inclusive (food/accommodations/materials).
The Diocese of Southern Ohio subsidizes at least half the participants’ expenses.
The sliding scale includes:
Single room: Cost: $475 (supporting community)/$375/$275 (supported by community)
Shared double room: Cost: $375 (supporting community) /$275/$175 (supported by community)
If you are interested and are concerned about the cost, please get in touch with amy@wildrootsinc.com. We believe in an “ask for what you need, offer what you can” approach.
Applications are due by April 1. We will share invitations with participants by April 10. Apply online.
Thank you for your interest in growing as a discipline as part of a community of practice. We believe this is one way for us to Become a Church that Looks and Acts like Jesus.

First Capital Pride (Chillicothe)
2023-08-19 10:00 - 14:00 | OH
Pride Festival, Walk and Resource Fair
Saturday, August 19, 2023
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Yoctangee Park. Learn more here.

Jammin' at the James
2023-08-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Westwood Town Hall, 3017 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, 45211
Jammin’ at the James, a free summer concert series presented by St. James, Westwood, is back for 2023 with a new name and a new location – we’re moving the fun to Westwood Town Hall and the DORA district!

Join us at the Town Hall amphitheater on Saturday, August 19 for an evening of great music and fun with Saffire Express! Groove to the concert with your friends and neighbors while enjoying food and drinks from the fine establishments in the DORA district. Music starts at 7 p.m. See you there!

Standing Committee meeting
2023-08-22 14:00 - 15:30 | OH
Standing Committee meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

Finance Committee
2023-08-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, OH, United States

Diocesan Council meeting
2023-08-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Diocesan Council meets at Procter Center.
