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SUMMARY:Southwest Regional Staff Work Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \nIn 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. \nSouthwest Region: Friday\, March 6 \n10-11 am – Drop-in Fellowship Hour with light snacks and coffee.\n11-3 pm – Staff available for pre-made appointments. \nNo RSVP required to join the Regional Staff Days\, but please make an appointment if wanting to meet with staff. \nSchedule with staff member \nPlease note: The Leadership Day originally scheduled for Saturday\, March 7 has been cancelled.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/southwest-regional-staff-work-day/
LOCATION:Church of The Advent Cincinnati\, 2366 Kemper Ln\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45206-2611\, US
CATEGORIES:Diocese
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SUMMARY:Threshold
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants 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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/threshold-2/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T110000
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SUMMARY:Chrism Mass and Renewal of Ordination Vows
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nClergy 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. \n10:00 am Optional fellowship time\n11:00 am Mass and anointing\n12:30 pm Lunch \nRegistration deadline is March 17. REGISTER HERE
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/chrism-mass-and-renewal-of-ordination-vows/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Deacons
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T193000
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SUMMARY:African Americans and the Bible Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays in April from 6-7:30 pm on Zoom\nJoin the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio this April for an engaging and transformative formation opportunity: African Americans and the Bible. \nThis 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. \nFor 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. \nWhether 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. \n\nQuestions about this event and program?\n\nContact the Rev. Aaron Rogers\, missioner for Black ministries\, at arogers@diosohio.org. \nRegistration \nThere 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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/african-americans-and-the-bible-book-study/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Black Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T133000
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SUMMARY:Roots: Belonging & Beloved - A retreat for college-aged young adults
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nIn 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). \nWe hope you leave empowered to be the author of your story! \nThis event is hosted and sponsored by the Canterbury Club of St. Luke’s\, Granville and the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio. \nApril 10-12\, 2026 \n5 pm Check-in on Friday\n1:30 pm Departure on Sunday \nOpen to all college-aged young adults (even if you’re not enrolled in school!) Registration deadline is April 1. \nREGISTER \nQuestions about this event?\nContact the Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse\, rector of St. Luke’s\, Granville at revjulia@stlukesgranville.org. \n\nThe 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. \nBerry 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. \n“If you ain’t dead\, you ain’t done\,” a character in one of Berry’s novels says. \nBerry 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.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/roots-belonging-beloved-a-retreat-for-college-aged-young-adults/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
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SUMMARY:Informational Session for the 2026 Lay Preaching Program
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nOur 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. \nIf 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. \nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\nArrival at 10 am\nMidday lunch\nDeparture by 4 pm \nInvitees: Adult lay persons curious about or sensing a call to the ministry of preaching \nInfo Session RSVP Deadline: April 1\n(After the session\, the full program application deadline is May 1.) \nRSVP HERE \nCost: There is no cost to participate in the informational session. \nThe $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). \nLearn more about the lay preaching program
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/informational-session-for-the-2026-lay-preaching-program/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formation,Lay Licensing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000
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SUMMARY:African Americans and the Bible Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays in April from 6-7:30 pm on Zoom\nJoin the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio this April for an engaging and transformative formation opportunity: African Americans and the Bible. \nThis 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. \nFor 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. \nWhether 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. \n\nQuestions about this event and program?\n\nContact the Rev. Aaron Rogers\, missioner for Black ministries\, at arogers@diosohio.org. \nRegistration \nThere 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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/african-americans-and-the-bible-book-study/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Black Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175444
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T180328Z
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SUMMARY:Threshold
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants 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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/threshold-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy
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