Diocese of Southern Ohio

Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival
2026-01-04 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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, 2026-03-03 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.

Life Skills Workshop
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

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
More information TBA.

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
Diocesan office closed.

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, 2026-02-19 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, 2026-02-24 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, 2026-03-10 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, 2026-03-11 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.

In-person Safe Church training
2026-02-19 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 February 19. 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.
Training is available for adults and teens over 16 years old, with a responsible adult. Cost is $10, which will be collected the day of training. Registration deadline is Feb. 14
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Olivia Hamilton, missioner for lifelong formation, at ohamilton@diosohio.org.

Threshold
2026-02-19 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.
Our gatherings will generally occur on the third Thursdays of each month (August-November & January-April), from 12-3pm with lunch included at Procter Camp and Conference Center!

Church Foundation Grant and Loan deadline
2026-02-20 | 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.

Explorers' Day
2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
In the Diocese of Southern Ohio, attending Explorers’ Day, organized by the Commission on Ministry (CoM), is the first step to entering the diocesan discernment process for ordained ministry as a deacon or priest in The Episcopal Church. The 2026 Explorers’ Day will held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 9am to 4pm at Procter Camp and Conference Center.

Both the explorer and sponsoring rector/priest-in-charge/canonically appointed Sr. warden of a lay-led congregation, are required to attend the gathering together. Attendance assumes that the explorer has already been a confirmed member of the Episcopal Church for at least one year and has been in conversation with their sponsoring priest/warden about discerning their call to ministry. Registration is required.

Register here.

The Explorers’ Day will provide:

an introduction to our diocesan Explorer Discernment Process (pre-Postulancy)
basic information about the steps to approved educational formation and ordination
next steps for beginning a formal process, including meeting with Bishop White
Bible study and theological reflection about our call to ministry

If you have questions or need more information contact Robin Holland, Chair of the Commission on Ministry, at rholl10554@aol.com or Melanie Slane, Transitions Minister at mslane@diosohio.org.

Diocesan Council
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States

Bishop White visitation: St. Stephen's, Columbus
2026-02-22 | St Stephen’s Columbus, 30 W Woodruff Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210
Bishop White episcopal visitation to St. Stephen’s, Columbus

Clergy Conference
2026-02-24 12:30 - 2026-02-26 13:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Each year, the clergy of the diocese gather for a few days of renewal, learning, and strengthening our shared ministry. This year’s conference will focus on conflict resolution through the lens of Jesus’ life and teaching: exploring faithful ways to engage disagreement, disruption, and transformation in our congregations and communities. From the prophetic act of turning over the tables to practices of reconciliation and repair, clergy will build practical skills for navigating conflict with courage, clarity, and pastoral care.
Our guest facilitator is the Rev. Laura Eberly. Laura is a vocational deacon, community organizer, and trainer around conflict resolution. She currently serves as clergy-in-charge at Santiago St. James Episcopal Church—a small, bilingual, working class community living out its gospel call in Oakland, CA. Whether she is leading Santiago’s heartfelt Coffee Conmigo conversations, College for Congregational Development trainings, or workshops with her DEI consulting practice, Laura’s work is to tend the nets. She is attentive to the ties that bind us and to how we can build infrastructure to support and nourish them. Laura lives with her wife and chosen family in Concord, CA, where she enjoys hiking, gardening, and trying to convince her two young children they enjoy those things too.
Our time together will also include dedicated time for conversation with Bishop White, including a Fireside Chat, checking in with one another on our shared ministry and the bishop’s expectations and hopes for clergy leadership in this season of our life together.
February 24-26, 2026
Arrive by 12:30 on Tuesday
Depart around 12:30 on Thursday
Open to all priests, deacons, and bishops canonically resident or actively serving DSO congregations. Registration deadline Feb. 5.
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact Sarah Simko, executive assistant to the canon to the ordinary, at ssimko@diosohio.org.

Lenten Book Study: Good Inside
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Buy your copy on Bookshop.org and support local booksellers.
This virtual Lenten book study is for parents and caregivers at all ages and stages. Together we’ll be reading Good Inside by child psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy, placing her ideas alongside our Baptismal Covenant.
We’ll explore what it means to raise children who are already loved, worthy, and held by God. We’ll also reflect on how a compassionate, relationship-centered approach to parenting resonates with our baptismal promises: to seek Christ in all people, to respect the dignity of every human being, and to grow together in love.
Through honest conversation and practical reflection, parents and caregivers will be supported in translating these shared values into everyday family life. We’ll also learn more about giving ourselves grace when we miss the mark with our kids!
No theology background required—just curiosity, openness, and a desire to learn. Groups may choose to join the Zoom meeting from a common location, or participate individually from home.
This book study gathers on Wednesday evenings from 7-8 pm from February 25 to April 1 and takes place on Zoom. All are welcome. This study is especially geared toward parents and caregivers.
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Email Rev. Olivia Hamilton, missioner for lifelong formation, at ohamilton@diosohio.org.

Stations of the Cross Dinner and Discussion at St. Philip, Columbus
2026-02-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | St Philip Columbus, 166 Woodland Ave, Columbus, OH, 43203-1774
You are warmly invited to join the St. Philip Widows Mite each Friday during Lent, beginning February 27 at 7 p.m.
Each week, we will journey together through a different set of the Stations of the Cross, walking with Jesus in prayer and reflection. Following the Stations, we will gather for dinner and share in meaningful discussion about how the experience touched our hearts and deepened our faith. Come for prayer, fellowship, and community as we grow together this Lenten season. All are welcome!

Lenten Quiet Day
2026-02-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
You are invited to an Lenten Quiet Day at Procter Center on February 28, from 10 am to 3 pm.
This year’s theme is “The Rhythm of Nature: Exploring Celtic Spirituality” and will be led by the Rev. Libbie Crawford, Procter’s Deacon in Residence.
Celtic spirituality is an ancient way of life that is in tune with nature and the rhythms of the cycle of life. It is creative and calls us to pay attention to the turning of the seasons. Deacon Libbie will share some of her favorite resources, prayers, and practices and invite us to explore and practice these traditions for ourselves.
The day will include a workshop led by Deacon Libble, Noonday prayer led by the Greers, lunch from the Procter Kitchen, and time for silent prayer, reflection, and practice.
The cost for the retreat is $40. Register here.
Deacon Libbie is a dedicated minister whose career has always focused on helping others. Libbie’s background in library sciences and her childhood in Alabama as the daughter of a Civil Rights worker, has helped to shape and fuel her commitment to education, literacy, racial equity, and human rights. Deacon Libbie serves as the Resident Deacon at the Procter Center, as Staff Chaplain for the Summer Camp program, and on the Beloved Community team for the Diocese of Southern Ohio.

ECM Cycle 1 grant deadline
2026-03-01 | OH
The 2026 ECM winter grant application cycle is February 1 through March 1. More information here.

Choral Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral
2026-03-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
CHORAL EVENSONG
Sunday, March 1
The Cathedral Choir & the Ascension and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Choir
Phos hilaron: O Gracious Light – Roland E. Martin
Canticles: The Selwyn Service – Stephanie Martin
Anthem: O for a Closer Walk with God – Grayston Ives

Music Live at Lunch at Christ Church Cathedral
2026-03-03 12:10 - 13:00, 2026-03-10 12:10 - 13:00, 2026-03-17 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 March. 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.
MARCH SCHEDULE
March 3: James Loughery (jazz piano)
March 10: Laney and the Tramps
March 17: Boutique
March 24: Heri et Hodie (women’s vocal ensemble)
March 31: Jimmy Leach Trio

Concordia Choir at Christ Church Cathedral
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Wednesday, March 4 | 7:00 pm
Michael Culloton conducts the renowned 70-voice Concordia Choir of Moorhead, Minnesota during their 16-day national tour of the Northeast United States. Ticket information: concordiatickets.com.
For more information, visit www.cincinnaticathedral.com or call 513-621-1817.

Women Clergy Respite Day
2026-03-05 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.

Deacons' School
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Deacons’ School meets at Procter Center.

Southwest Regional Staff Work Day
2026-03-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Church of The Advent Cincinnati, 2366 Kemper Ln, Cincinnati, OH, 45206-2611, 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.
Southwest Region: Friday, March 6
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
Please note: The Leadership Day originally scheduled for Saturday, March 7 has been cancelled.

Red Door Community Concert series: Frank Huang
2026-03-06 12:15 - 13:00 | Holy Trinity Oxford, 25 E Walnut St, Oxford, OH, 45056-1835, US
The fourth concert in the Red Door Community Concert series at Holy Trinity, Oxford, features “Forgotten Masterpieces” with pianist Frank Huang.
Frank is a Steinway Artist, known internationally for his artistry and technical command. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at Miami University. His creative interests consist of promoting lesser-known works and music of our times, particularly the music of Russian romantic Nikolai Medtner, a younger contemporary of Rachmaninoff. His concert will include works of Medtner, Franz Liszt, and Francis Poulenc. You don’t want to miss it!
Limited free parking will be available on Walnut and Poplar Streets.

Bishop White visitation: All Saints, Portsmouth
2026-03-08 | All Saints Portsmouth, 610 4th St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-3921, US
Bishop White episcopal visitation to All Saints, Portsmouth

St. B@3 Concert Series: Jimmy Leach Jazztet
2026-03-08 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, Montgomery, designed to offer uplifting music to the community. Join us on March 8 as we welcome the Jimmy Leach Jazztet! Singer and trumpeter Jimmy Leach leads an ensemble featuring some of Ohio’s finest musicians, performing music by Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday as well as Chris Botti, Elton John, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder and more.
All concerts in the series take place at 3:00 p.m. and are free. All are welcome!
For more information, visit: https://www.st-barnabas.org/stbat3

Upcoming programs:
May 3, 2026 – YPCC Young Professionals Choral Collective Sings Broadway
September 13, 2026 – Appalachian Grass
November 1, 2026 – Wayside Winds

Feast Day of Harriet Tubman: Holy Eucharist & Teach-In
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | St Andrew’s Cincinnati, 1809 Rutland Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45207-1219, US
March 10 is the anniversary of the death of freedom fighter Harriet Ross Tubman. The Episcopal Church has recognized Harriet Tubman with a feast on March 10 to coincide with other national celebrations of her legacy of faith, freedom and liberation.
All are invited to come and celebrate an inaugural Eucharist at St. Andrew’s, Evanston, to commemorate this year’s Feast Day; the Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White, bishop of Southern Ohio, presiding and the Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse, rector serving St. Luke’s, Granville, preaching.
The Eucharist will include congregational singing of spirituals and freedom songs and a teach-in sermon about the life and witness of Harriet Tubman. A light reception will follow the Eucharist.
Join us! No RSVPs required.
5:30 pm Gospel Hymnsing led by Jason Holmes
6 pm Service
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Aaron Rogers, missioner for Black ministries, at arogers@diosohio.org.

Trustees of the Diocese
2026-03-12 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.

Columbus-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering: Game Night
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library—Franklinton Branch, 1061 W Town St, Columbus, 43222, United States
You’re invited for a relaxed evening of board games and fellowship. Please feel free to bring your favorite board game and a snack or beverage (non-alcoholic) to share.
Location: meeting room of the Columbus Metropolitan Library—Franklinton Branch (1061 W. Town St, Columbus OH 43222)

Deacons Retreat
2026-03-13 17:30 - 2026-03-15 12:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
The deacons of the Diocese of Southern Ohio are invited for our inaugural retreat with Bishop White. Intended as a time of learning, refreshment, and renewal, our weekend will offer space for conversation and rest, strengthening connections among those called to the diaconate across the diocese.
Bishop White will join us on Saturday, offering time for shared worship and encouragement as the community looks ahead together.
March 13-15, 2026
Arrive by 5:30 on Friday
Dinner to follow.
Depart by noon on Sunday
Open to all deacons canonically resident or licensed to serve in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Deadline to register March 1. No Cost. Register here.
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Anne Reed, convener of the Deacon Council, at dcnareed@gmail.com.

Freecycle Open House
2026-03-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Iglesia Episcopal del Espiritu Santo, 11381 Hanover Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45240, United States
Parish leaders are invited to a diocesanwide Freecycle event at the former Iglesia Episcopal Espíritu Santo (IEES) building on Saturday, March 14th from 10-2 pm.
When a church closes, where does all of the stuff end up? While much of the liturgical items from recently closed properties are (or will be) also available on our Diocesan Freecycle page, at this particular site, there are many large and non-liturgical items that also available at no cost to our diocesan congregations. On March 14, many items will be available for pick-up, including assorted furniture, nursery furniture, tables and chairs, shelving, office equipment, and much more.
Bring a truck and help put these items, lovingly given to the church, back into active ministry!
Questions about this event and program?
Please contact the Rev. Derrick Fetz, missioner for stewardship, at dfetz@diosohio.org.

A Celebration of Women: Lifting up women composers
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Church of The Redeemer Cincinnati, 2944 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45208-2404, US
Taking place during International Women’s History month, this event highlights and supports the work of women composers. Although historically marginalized as creators, this concert hopes to bring to audiences a wide variety of music that spans across hundreds of years, right to the very beginning of recorded Western music. Professional group Heri et Hodie will sing chant from medieval times. Community choir Musica Sacra will present a portion of a newly commissioned work that premiered just six months ago. Singers from feminist choir MUSE will also present a set. Other special guests from the Greater Cincinnati area will be joining and spotlighting their repertoire by women.
A freewill offering will benefit Lydia’s House, working to provide safe housing, holistic care, and supportive community, walking with families from crisis to stability. In 2013 Lydia’s House began as a small residence for women and their children experiencing homelessness, since that time it has grown to include an affordable housing building, a second building in May 2022, and a large shelter expansion in 2024. Learn more at stlydiashouse.org

Order of Naucratius Hog Camp Retreat
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-22 | OH
MARCH 17 – 22 and/or April 7-12
CLINTON, LOUISIANA
The Order of Naucratius in Southern Ohio is a society within the Episcopal Church. Here in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, the order makes its spiritual home at Procter Center.
Members of the Order of Naucratius commit to three rules of life: Prayer, Conservation, and Charity. We believe that hunting and fishing are sacred activities. We are grateful for God’s gifts, and we hope to use our skills and endeavors to help spread God’s Kingdom. Our main activity is to share portions of our harvests with those who are hungry.
This is the fifth year that we will gather in Clinton, Louisiana, for a wild hog hunt retreat. Participants from chapters in Oklahoma, Western Missouri, Michigan, and DSO will join with friends from around the US. This hog hunt contributes to the care of creation by reducing feral hog populations and preventing damage to farmland and local water sources. A portion of the protein harvested from this hunt will be donated to food pantries local to the participants, helping to feed those in need.
2026 Details
In addition to hunting, this hunt retreat will include times of worship, prayer, and fellowship. Our final gathering is Church on Sunday morning.

Accommodations range from a bunkhouse, a rustic shelter with cots, campsites, and barn lofts.
There are both indoor and outdoor bathroom facilities open to all.
Meals are provided as part of the cost and communal at lunch time, where prayer, hunting assignments, and any updates are shared.
Camp coordinator: John White
Camp chaplain: the Rev. Christian Baron
Hospitality coordinators: the Rev. Collin Larimore, Jerusalem and Nathan Greer
Hunt coordinators: the Rev. Sarah Smith and Corey Jerome
Cost of registration is $500 and includes lodging and meals.
Participants are responsible for licenses. A non-resident 5 day license is $65.
Travel is the responsibility of each participant.

Contact John White with any questions. jwhite@diosohio.org
REGISTER HERE

Dismantling Racism training
2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.
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.

Beloved Community Radical Rest Retreat
2026-03-19 - 2026-03-21 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Exploring the Countercultural Nature of Holy Rest Practices
Come away and rest… You are invited to join Miriam McKenney, missioner for beloved community, for a retreat centered on the holy practice of radical rest. Spend time alone or in community walking the lake or forest trails, resting in the hammocks, sharing stories, napping, reading, visiting the farm, and finding ways to just slow down.
Our community time will include a collective rest experience in the chapel overlooking Lake Leo, communal worship and reflection, and options for group activities, such as spiritual collage. On Friday evening, we’ll have a porch fellowship complete with s’mores, cocktails, and mocktails. There will also be tables set aside for Silent Meals during all dining hours. Join us as we put the rest in this rest retreat!
This retreat is subsidized by the Beloved Community to lower financial barriers to your participation. We will gather at Procter Center to avail ourselves of the many opportunities to slow down, be in nature, and be in community. Join us!
Details
March 19-21, 2026
Arrive at 4 pm on Thursday
Depart by 4 pm on Saturday
or Friday only: 9:30 am – 9 pm
Cost
Full retreat: $200 (includes all meals and lodging)
Friday night/Saturday: $100 (three meals and lodging)
Friday only: $40 (two meals)
Registration deadline March 16. Register here.
Questions about this event?
Contact Miriam McKenney, missioner for beloved community, at mmckenney@diosohio.org or Jerusalem Greer, co-executive director of Procter Center at jgreer@proctercenter.org.

Threshold
2026-03-19 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.
