Diocese of Southern Ohio

Interfaith Prayer Gathering for Healing and Peace
2026-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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
Diocesan office closed.

Music Live at Lunch
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

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!

Dismantling Racism training
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Church Foundation Grant and Loan deadline
2026-02-20
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, 2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:00
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, 2026-03-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-03 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
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, 2026-03-24 12:10 - 13:00, 2026-03-31 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

Beloved Community Book Study - The Church Cracked Open
2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:00
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.

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.

Beloved Community Storytime
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00
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
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00
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.

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, 2026-04-07 - 2026-04-12
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, 2026-03-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-31 13:00 - 15:00
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, 2026-04-16 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.

Historically Black Churches Quarterly Prayer Breakfast
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | St Simon of Cyrene Cincinnati, 810 Matthews Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45215-1837
The four historically Black congregations of the diocese will gather for their first quarterly prayer breakfast on Saturday, March 21 at 10 am at St. Simon of Cyrene, Lincoln Heights.
The quarterly gatherings will be an opportunity for our historically Black congregations to fellowship together and share information with each other.
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Aaron Rogers, missioner for Black ministries, at arogers@diosohio.org.

Bach Vespers
2026-03-22 17:00 - 18:30 | St Thomas Terrace Park, 100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park, OH, 45174-1175, US
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. — Vespers at St. Thomas, Terrace Park
The Bach Ensemble Orchestra and Chorale,
Carlton Monroe, conductor
J.S. Bach – Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150
William Mundy, O Lord, the maker of all things

Good Neighbor Series at Indian Hill Church: Healing From Trauma
2026-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45243-3308
The next Good Neighbor Series event at Indian Hill Church will be held on Sunday, March 22 at 6 pm. The program will be led by Cyra (Sanborn) Dumitru, award winning college poetry writing instructor, certified practitioner of poetic medicine and author of “Words Make a Way Through Fire, Healing After my Brother’s Suicide”. This gripping memoir shares how her creative practices of journaling and poetry helped her transform trauma into empowerment and spiritual expansion.
Tickets are $20, and include a catered dinner. Deadline to purchase tickets is March 15. TICKETS
For more info, contact Sharon Shumard, director of hospitality and communication, at sshumard@indianhillchurch.org.

Lenten Soul Collage for Women at St. James, Westwood
2026-03-24 18:30 - 20:30 | St James Westwood, 3207 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45211-6697, US
St. James, Westwood, invites you to join Jen Straw of Serene Being for a 2-hour Lenten Soul Collage workshop with a reflection on the life and love of Mary Magdalene. A donation of $25-$30 is encouraged and includes 3 cards/sleeves plus all imagery and supplies. Call the church office at (513) 661-1154 to register or email admin@stjamescincy.org.

Cincinnati-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering
2026-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Queen City Exchange, 32 W Court Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Queer community isn’t just for June! Meet other LGBTQ+ folks and allies from Episcopal churches around the area on the last Wednesday of every month in a relaxed, casual setting at Queen City Exchange. Appetizers are provided, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available.

LGBTQ+ Summit/Retreat
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-28 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
In a world that often expects our silence or our sorrow, LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and their allies are invited to gather for our second annual diocesan LGBTQ+ retreat, a weekend of Defiant Queer Joy.
Exploring our theme, Unbounded and Radiant: Defiant Joy for the Queer Follower of Christ, we will examine and reclaim a truth as old as the empty tomb: that our very existence is a living testimony to the Paschal Mystery. This retreat offers a celebration of the unique ways the LGBTQ+ community mirrors the movement from the shadows of the cross to the brilliance of new life.
The Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse, rector serving St. Luke’s, Granville, will serve as our chaplain for the weekend with music led by Anny Stevens-Gleason, minister for congregational development at Church of the Redeemer, Hyde Park and member of the diocesan liturgical commission. Our time together will culminate in a celebratory Eucharist, Bishop Kristin White celebrating.
Together, we’ll create a sacred space for fellowship and teaching, rest and play, and further form connection with one another as fertile ground from which a revolutionary hope springs forth. Join us as we embody the truth that our joy is not just a feeling—it is a sacred, defiant act of faith that invites the whole world into a deeper understanding of God’s transformative love.
March 27-28, 2026
Friday
4 pm Check-in opens
6 pm Dinner
Saturday
3:30 pm Closing Eucharist with Bishop White
5 pm Departure
Cost
$50/person for commuters
$75/person for a double (shared) room
$125/person for a single room
Scholarship assistance is available.
We hope to include everyone that wants to join us for the LGBTQ+ retreat. If you are able, we encourage room sharing to maximize our capacity for folks to attend. Registration deadline is March 21, or until capacity is reached.
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact Canon Julie Murray, canon for community engagement, at jmurray@diosohio.org

No King but the King of Kings: Palm Processions to No Kings Rallys
2026-03-28 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-28 15:00 - 18:00
As Christians who observe Palm Sunday, we recognize the difference between earthly kingdoms (good or bad) and the Kingdom of Heaven, whose ruler is our Triune God. When we call out “Hosanna” we are calling out to God, “Lord Save Us!!” The root of this word, “Hosanna,” is the same word that gives us the Name of Jesus, the one who saves. And so, on this day of palms, we see that God answers our cries by sending us the divine Word incarnate, Jesus Christ, who alone can save us from ourselves and the time of trial.
It is part of our liturgical tradition to march in the public square on Palm Sunday to call attention to the Kingship of our Savior. All are invited to join into a demonstration of Christian Love a day early. Gather one hour prior to the rally for prayer and organizing. In Cincinnati, meet at Christ Church Cathedral at noon (rally 1-3 pm) and in Columbus, meet at Trinity on Capitol Square at 3 pm (rally 4 to 6 pm). Bring palms, processional crosses, thuribles, acolyte torches, robes/vestments, banners, signs, a Sharpie marker, telephone, weather appropriate clothing, good shoes and a water bottle. The liturgical color is red.
For more information, contact the Rev. Chris Slane at rev.cslane@icloud.com.

Bishop White: Palm Sunday
2026-03-29 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Bishop White visits Christ Church Cathedral for Palm Sunday.

Women of the Passion: A Journey to the Cross
2026-03-29 19:00 - 20:00 | St James Westwood, 3207 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45211-6697, US
St. James, Westwood, invites you to gather on Palm Sunday evening for a version of the Stations of the Cross told through the voices of women who surrounded Jesus. Childcare will be available for the service. The service will be live-streamed on the St. James Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Holy Monday Service of Prayer & Public Witness
2026-03-30 12:15 - 13:00 | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, 43215, United States
Responding to the Presiding Bishop’s call for public worship on the Monday of Holy Week, Bishop White invites the Dioceses of Ohio and Southern Ohio to a service of prayer and public witness inside the rotunda at the Ohio Statehouse.
Holy Week draws Christians into the story of Jesus’ final days—days marked by courage, confrontation with injustice, and a steadfast commitment to love in the face of fear and violence. In this moment in our common life, many feel the weight of division, hostility, and rising extremism in public life. As people of faith, we gather not to deepen those divisions but to bear witness to another way.
Through prayer, song, and presence in the public square, we will offer a visible reminder that the Gospel calls Christians to stand for human dignity, mercy, and peace. In a time when fear and anger so often dominate the conversation, this is an opportunity for the church to proclaim that love guides the way.
Bishop White will officiate and Erika Mueller (Trinity, Capitol Square) will lead us in song.
Monday, March 30,12:15 pm
The Ohio Statehouse
In the Rotunda
1 Capitol Sq,
Columbus, OH 43215
RSVPs are not required.
Questions about this event?
Contact Sarah Beegle, executive assistant to Bishop White, at sbeegle@diosohio.org.

Holy Monday Online Worship
2026-03-30 19:30 - 20:30
Responding to the Presiding Bishop’s call for public worship on the Monday of Holy Week, the Rt. Rev. Anne B. Jolly, Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio, and the Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White, Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, ask Episcopalians across Ohio to join in two collaborative prayer gatherings.
At 12:15 pm, the bishops will host a Service of Prayer & Public Witness in the rotunda at the Ohio Statehouse. See the full invitation here.
At 7:30 pm, Bishops Jolly and White will host a collaborative online service on Zoom, giving people across Ohio another opportunity to gather in prayer. With readings and music offered by participants from both dioceses, we will witness to our conviction that Christians must come together across our unholy divisions.
Everyone is invited to join one or both of these shared services.
Click here to join the 7:30 pm Zoom
Questions about this event?
Contact Canon Katie Forsyth, canon for communications, at kforsyth@diosohio.org.

Chrism Mass and Renewal of Ordination Vows
2026-03-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Bishop White invites the clergy of the Diocese of Southern Ohio to gather together on the Tuesday of Holy Week for our annual Eucharist, renewing ordination vows together and blessing the chrism oil used throughout the diocese in the next year.
The Chrism Mass highlights the ministry we share together; a bishop’s ministry is extended symbolically by the chrism oil that will be used in baptism in each faith community of our diocese over the next year. In praying together the renewal of our vows, we’re reminded of the commitments made to God and God’s Beloved Community at the time of ordination.
Clergy are invited to vest for the service wearing choir dress (black cassock and white surplice) with white stoles. A group photo will be taken afterward.
10:00 am Optional fellowship time
11:00 am Mass and anointing
12:30 pm Lunch
Registration deadline is March 17. REGISTER HERE

Bishop White: Maundy Thursday
2026-04-02 | St Simon of Cyrene Cincinnati, 810 Matthews Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45215-1837
Bishop White visits St. Simon of Cyrene, Lincoln Heights, for Maundy Thursday

Bishop White: Good Friday
2026-04-03
Bishop White visits St. Paul’s, Oakwood, for 12 noon Good Friday service

Good Friday
2026-04-03

Good Trouble Friday: Stations of Love & Justice
2026-04-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, 43215, United States
Meet at Trinity Episcopal on Capitol Square | 125 E. Broad St Columbus, OH
An ecumenical Stations of the Cross procession around the Ohio Statehouse. Join with leaders from across Christian denominations as we remember those who suffer in our day, and sing and pray for justice, peace and the dignity of every human being. We will gather at the front steps of Trinity before processing around the Statehouse and returning to pray our closing station again on the steps of Trinity. Rain or shine.

Bishop White: Easter Vigil
2026-04-04 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Bishop White visits Christ Church Cathedral for Easter Vigil.

Bishop White: Easter Sunday
2026-04-05 | Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati, 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4202, US
Bishop White visits Christ Church Cathedral Easter Sunday

Easter Monday
2026-04-06

Immersive Liturgical Spanish Course
2026-04-07 - 2026-04-17 | Anglican Diocese of Mexico Conference Center, La Otra Banda 40, Loreto, Mexico City, 01090, Mexico
Clergy and lay worship leaders will join our missioner for Latino ministries, the Rev. Gerardo Romo Garcia, for a ten-day immersion course to grow in skill and confidence in leading worship and proclaiming the Gospel in Spanish.
With colleagues in the Anglican Diocese of Mexico, participants will learn pronunciation, vocabulary, and practice leading the Daily Office and offering sacraments (according to the participants’ order of ministry).
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Gerardo Romo Garcia, missioner for Latino ministries, at gromo@diosohio.org.

African Americans and the Bible Book Study
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:30
Tuesdays in April from 6-7:30 pm on Zoom
Join the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio this April for an engaging and transformative formation opportunity: African Americans and the Bible.
This four-week study invites participants into a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural relationship between African Americans and Holy Scripture. Grounded in The Talking Book by Allen Dwight Callahan, this course explores how African Americans encountered, interpreted, proclaimed, and embodied the Bible in the midst of enslavement and the ongoing struggle for freedom and dignity.
For generations, the Bible has been more than a sacred text in African American communities—it has been a source of hope, resistance, identity, spiritual wrestling, and spiritual power. Together, we will examine how this “talking book” has shaped faith, worship, preaching, and public witness. Participants will gain a richer appreciation for Scripture as it has been read and lived through the cultural lens of African Americans, broadening and deepening their own engagement with the Word of God.
Whether you are clergy, a lay leader, or someone seeking to grow in faith and understanding, this study offers space for learning, reflection, and meaningful conversation. Come ready to listen, to learn, and to encounter the Bible anew. We look forward to walking this journey together.

Questions about this event and program?

Contact the Rev. Aaron Rogers, missioner for Black ministries, at arogers@diosohio.org.
Registration
There is no cost for this program and no deadline to register. The first ten people to register will receive a complimentary copy of The Talking Book by Dr. Callahan.
REGISTER HERE

Beloved Community Book Study
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00
We all belong in the Beloved Community book study. Each first Tuesday of the month, we gather, pray, and discuss a book the hosts believe will bring us closer to the dream God has for us as God’s beloved children.
Our April, May, June book is The Night Is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations for Racial Healing by Catherine Meeks! Request a complimentary copy of the book in the format of your choice: hardcover, paperback, audible or kindle.
Reading the book is not mandatory for this book study! Whether you read a few pages or the whole book, our conversation will be better with you there. Just prepare for spoilers! We’ll talk about the book—our favorite parts, where we see ourselves, and what this book has to do with us, our faith communities, and our diocese.
We will meet on:
April 7, 2026
May 5, 2026
June 2, 2026
REGISTER HERE
There is no registration deadline, however, if requesting to be mailed a copy of the book, please register no later than March 31.
Questions about this event?
Contact Miriam McKenney, missioner for Beloved Community, at mmckenney@diosohio.org.

Columbus-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering: Poetry Evening
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library—Franklinton Branch, 1061 W Town St, Columbus, 43222, United States
Join us for a lively exploration and discussion of the poetry collection 44 Poems on Being with Each Other (2025) by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Please feel free to bring 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)
About the Author: Pádraig Ó Tuama is an Irish poet, theologian, and conflict mediator who presents the podcast Poetry Unbound.
About the Text: With an observant eye, Pádraig Ó Tuama shares an enlightening meditation on each poem, revealing the ways we relate to each other, the world around us, and ourselves. Blending humor with insight, tension with tenderness, complexity with care, 44 Poems on Being with Each Other articulates the power of poetry itself. Through careful and incisive readings, it illuminates aspects of the human condition, particularly the ways we are inextricably linked to each other, and provides inspiration for grounded self-reflection. It is an anthology that will delight readers, just as Pádraig’s podcast has done for millions around the world.

Roots: Belonging & Beloved - A retreat for college-aged young adults
2026-04-10 17:00 - 2026-04-12 13:30 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
College-aged young adults are invited to come away for a weekend of connection, creativity, laughter, and rest, rooted in the simple truth that you belong, and you are beloved.
This retreat invites you to explore storytelling as a gentle, life-giving practice. Though guided reflection, shared listening, and creative exercises, we’ll discover how our stories connect us to our roots, ourselves, and to one another.
In addition to the wisdom of our keynote speaker, the Rev. Bertice Berry, Ph.D., our weekend will include opportunities to take part in workshops led by the Procter Center’s Wylie Greeson (farm and program manager) and Jerusalem Greer (co-executive director) and Miriam McKenney, missioner for Beloved Community for the Diocese of Southern Ohio. The weekend’s clergy chaplains are the Revs. Julia and Iva Joyce-Miesse (St. Luke’s, Granville and Trinity, Capitol Square, respectively), and the young adult leaders are Darien McCoy (St. Luke’s, Granville and St. Mark’s, Upper Arlington) and Julia Gwin (St. Luke’s, Granville).
We hope you leave empowered to be the author of your story!
This event is hosted and sponsored by the Canterbury Club of St. Luke’s, Granville and the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio.
April 10-12, 2026
5 pm Check-in on Friday
1:30 pm Departure on Sunday
Open to all college-aged young adults (even if you’re not enrolled in school!) Registration deadline is April 1.
REGISTER
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse, rector of St. Luke’s, Granville at revjulia@stlukesgranville.org.

The Rev. Bertice Berry, PhD. is an Episcopal deacon, sociologist, and award-winning author lecturer, named Comedian of The Year, Lecturer of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. She has published 11 best-selling books in both fiction and non-fiction, winning numerous awards and accolades for both her writing and presentations focused on a range of topics including race and gender issues, sociological studies, stratification, healthcare reform, humor, spirituality, sexuality, slavery and the abolitionist movement, weight loss and wellness, relationships, servant leadership, transformational leadership, diversity and love.
Berry has had her own nationally syndicated television show and has hosted, interviewed and made numerous television, documentary and radio appearances on a variety of diverse venues including The Tonight Show, Oprah Winfrey, Between The Lions, Crossfire, 20-20, NPR, PBS and Comedy Central and CNN. Berry has led parades, had classrooms named after her and has been awarded over 10 honorary doctorates. She earned her own doctoral degree from Kent State University at the age of 26 and still sees her most fulfilling achievement and role in life as that of mother to her five adopted children.
“If you ain’t dead, you ain’t done,” a character in one of Berry’s novels says.
Berry believes that every one of us has been given a unique purpose and it is our obligation to find it and use it to improve first our own self and then for those with whom we live and work.

Informational Session for the 2026 Lay Preaching Program
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Lay preachers bring the Gospel into congregations, dioceses, and communities with faithfulness, creativity, and deep love for the church. Rooted in lived experience, they offer voices shaped by daily life, local context, and the call of the Holy Spirit. Whether lay or ordained, Episcopal preaching values robust formation and shared theological grounding for faithful and bold proclamation.
Our informational session will provide an overview of the diocesan Lay Preacher Program, a taste of what the course looks like, and an invitation to continue with the full year-long program. The informational session is required for all those planning to participate in the year-long course.
If you feel called to this ministry, speak with your rector or priest-in-charge (or if no seated clergy, the senior warden) to discuss your interest and potential participation. Participants who choose to go on through the program will need to apply and have their rector’s (or other authority) endorsement to continue.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Arrival at 10 am
Midday lunch
Departure by 4 pm
Invitees: Adult lay persons curious about or sensing a call to the ministry of preaching
Info Session RSVP Deadline: April 1
(After the session, the full program application deadline is May 1.)
RSVP HERE
Cost: There is no cost to participate in the informational session.
The $500 course fee is due once the student commits to the year-long program and receives the endorsement of their rector (or priest-in-charge or senior warden).
Learn more about the lay preaching program

Dismantling Racism training
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00
Receive the canonically required anti-racism certification by completing this course via Zoom with Miriam McKenney, Missioner for Beloved Community, and co-leaders. Miriam uses picture books in this training to discover, explore, discuss, and share stories. We’ll explore topics you may not have learned about in your formal education but are crucial to our understanding as we work to repair, heal, and see God in each other.
Bring your lunch! We will share stories, scripture, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation.
Attend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one.
Register for this training here.
Email Miriam McKenney to learn more.
If this training is full, sign up for the waiting list here. Or check here for a list of 2026 trainings.

Faith in Life Grant application deadline
2026-04-15
Learn more

Red Door Concert: Miami University Chamber Singers
2026-04-17 12:15 - 13:00 | Holy Trinity Oxford, 25 E Walnut St, Oxford, OH, 45056-1835, US
The next concert in the Red Door Concert series will feature the Miami University Chamber Singers, under the direction of Reina Dickey and accompanied by Jon Sanford, on Friday, April 17 at 12:15 pm.
This auditioned ensemble of students is regarded for their versatility and performs a wide-ranging repertoire from early to contemporary works, engaging within traditions both within and beyond the Western canon. Active within the campus community, the Chamber Singers have been featured in performances throughout Ohio and in tours abroad. This concert won’t disappoint!
Limited free parking will be available on Walnut and Poplar

Small Church Summit
2026-04-17 16:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
Calling all leaders of small churches in the Diocese of Southern Ohio! You are invited to join together for two days of worship, relationship building, collaboration, and learning with a specific focus on small church dynamics.
With teaching from the College for Congregational Development, congregations will learn tools for navigating healthy change, welcoming and incorporating all generations of newcomers, and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ as a small church in a big way. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about how to nurture disciples through lay-led Bible study and other lay-led ministries, create solid partnerships with area churches, and make a difference in the world through community engagement. The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya, bishop of the Diocese of Minnesota, will join as our keynote speaker on Friday evening.
April 17-18, 2026
4-8:30 pm on Friday (including Bishop Loya’s keynote presentation)
9-3 pm on Saturday
Registration
Clergy and lay leaders from any churches in the diocese that identify as “small” are invited to attend. Registration deadline March 27 or until capacity is reached.
Cost
$15/person for commuters
$30/person for a double-occupancy room in the Lodge
$50/person for single occupancy rooms in the cabins (shared bathroom)
$100/person for a single occupancy room in the Lodge
REGISTER
Questions about this event?
Contact the Rev. Derrick Fetz, missioner for stewardship, at dfetz@diosohio.org.

The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya is the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Minnesota, which comprises one hundred faith communities, spread across rural, suburban, and urban contexts, regularly worshipping in six languages. He was consecrated on June 6, 2020.
Loya is a third generation Mexican-American. He was born and raised in North Platte, Nebraska, and graduated from Hastings College and Yale Divinity School. He was ordained priest in the Diocese of South Dakota in 2003. His first ministry was serving four congregations on the Rosebud Reservation. He later served congregations in Massachusetts, on the bishop’s staff in the Diocese of Kansas, and as Dean of Trinity Cathedral in Omaha before being elected as bishop.

Procter Earth Day Work Day
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Procter Center, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH, 43140, United States
All are invited to join the Procter Center team and members of the Southern Ohio Chapter of the Order of Naucratius for an Earth Day Work Day, giving thanks for the gift of creation by giving back to the land through service and prayer.
The Procter Farm and Outdoor Education Team along with members of the Order of Naucratius will lead a morning filled with service projects for all skill levels and abilities, across the Procter Woods, Lake Leo, and Procter Farm. Our morning concludes with praying Noonday Prayer together and partaking in a delicious thank you lunch, prepared by the Procter Kitchen Crew and Naucratius leaders.
Kids are invited to participate in Camp WILD activities during our service project time. All participants, regardless of age, will have opportunity for community connection and play.
9 am – Gather, Light Breakfast
9:15 am – Projects begin
Noon – Noonday Prayer then lunch
1 pm – Departure
Please bring work gloves (extras will be available if needed), a refillable water bottle, and wear shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
Everyone is welcome! All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. This event is free, but please register so we know how much lunch to prepare! REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact Nathan Greer, Co-Executive Director, at ngreer@proctercenter.org.

Bishop White visitation: St. John's, Cambridge
2026-04-19 | St John’s Cambridge, 1025 Steubenville Ave, Cambridge, OH, 43725-2401, US
Bishop White’s episcopal visitation to St. John’s, Cambridge.
