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SUMMARY:Bishop White: Easter Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Bishop White visits Christ Church Cathedral Easter Sunday
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/bishop-white-easter-sunday/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati\, 318 E 4th St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202-4202\, US
CATEGORIES:Bishop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTSTAMP:20260409T185032
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SUMMARY:Easter Monday
DESCRIPTION:Diocesan office closed.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/easter-monday-2026/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260409T185032
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SUMMARY:Order of Naucratius Hog Camp Retreat
DESCRIPTION:MARCH 17 – 22 and/or April 7-12\nCLINTON\, LOUISIANA \nThe 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. \nMembers 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. \nThis 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. \n2026 Details\nIn addition to hunting\, this hunt retreat will include times of worship\, prayer\, and fellowship. Our final gathering is Church on Sunday morning. \n\nAccommodations range from a bunkhouse\, a rustic shelter with cots\, campsites\, and barn lofts.\nThere are both indoor and outdoor bathroom facilities open to all.\nMeals are provided as part of the cost and communal at lunch time\, where prayer\, hunting assignments\, and any updates are shared.\nCamp coordinator: John White\nCamp chaplain: the Rev. Christian Baron\nHospitality coordinators: the Rev. Collin Larimore\, Jerusalem and Nathan Greer\nHunt coordinators: the Rev. Sarah Smith and Corey Jerome\nCost of registration is $500 and includes lodging and meals.\nParticipants are responsible for licenses. A non-resident 5 day license is $65.\nTravel is the responsibility of each participant.\n\nContact John White with any questions. jwhite@diosohio.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/order-of-naucratius-hog-camp-retreat-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260409T185032
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SUMMARY:Immersive Liturgical Spanish Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith 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). \nQuestions about this event?\nContact the Rev. Gerardo Romo Garcia\, missioner for Latino ministries\, at gromo@diosohio.org.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/immersive-liturgical-spanish-course/
LOCATION:Anglican Diocese of Mexico Conference Center\, La Otra Banda 40\, Loreto\, Mexico City\, 01090\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Diocese,Latino Ministries
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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:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T200000
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SUMMARY:Beloved Community Book Study
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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. \nReading 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. \nWe will meet on:\nApril 7\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nJune 2\, 2026 \nREGISTER HERE \nThere is no registration deadline\, however\, if requesting to be mailed a copy of the book\, please register no later than March 31. \nQuestions about this event?\nContact Miriam McKenney\, missioner for Beloved Community\, at mmckenney@diosohio.org.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/beloved-community-book-study/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T110000
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SUMMARY:Parish Administrators Network
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8fSZiO3kRBKvVUforHjgrQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting. \nIf you have questions about this gathering\, please contact Julie Murray\, canon for community engagement\, at jmurray@diosohio.org.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/parish-administrators-network/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T193000
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SUMMARY:Columbus-area LGBTQ+ Affinity Group gathering: Poetry Evening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocation: meeting room of the Columbus Metropolitan Library—Franklinton Branch (1061 W Town St\, Columbus OH 43222) \nAbout the Author: Pádraig Ó Tuama is an Irish poet\, theologian\, and conflict mediator who presents the podcast Poetry Unbound. \nAbout 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.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/columbus-area-lgbtq-affinity-group-gathering-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Columbus Metropolitan Library—Franklinton Branch\, 1061 W Town St\, Columbus\, 43222\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+ Ministry
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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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