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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
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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:20260410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T190604
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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:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000
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SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your lunch! We will share stories\, scripture\, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation. \nAttend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one. \nRegister for this training here. \nEmail Miriam McKenney to learn more. \nIf this training is full\, sign up for the waiting list here. Or check here for a list of 2026 trainings.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/dismantling-racism-april-2026/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community,Dismantling Racism Training
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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:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T190604
CREATED:20260129T165459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T215917Z
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SUMMARY:Beloved Community Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to join.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/beloved-community-storytime-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260409T190604
CREATED:20260316T140419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T140419Z
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SUMMARY:Faith in Life Grant application deadline
DESCRIPTION:Learn more
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/faith-in-life-grant-application-deadline/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T190604
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T192635Z
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SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your lunch! We will share stories\, scripture\, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation. \nAttend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one. \nRegister for this training here. \nEmail Miriam McKenney to learn more. \nIf this training is full\, sign up for the waiting list here. Or check here for a list of 2026 trainings.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/dismantling-racism-april-2026/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community,Dismantling Racism Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T190604
CREATED:20250819T192635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T192635Z
UID:10002524-1776340800-1776344400@diosohio.org
SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your lunch! We will share stories\, scripture\, and solutions to dismantle racism in our corner of God’s creation. \nAttend all sessions for certification. You can make up a session in the future if you miss one. \nRegister for this training here. \nEmail Miriam McKenney to learn more. \nIf this training is full\, sign up for the waiting list here. Or check here for a list of 2026 trainings.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/dismantling-racism-april-2026/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Becoming Beloved Community,Dismantling Racism Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T190604
CREATED:20260129T164742Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T190604
CREATED:20260317T155202Z
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SUMMARY:Red Door Concert: Miami University Chamber Singers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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! \nLimited free parking will be available on Walnut and Poplar \n 
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/red-door-concert-miami-university-chamber-singers/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Oxford\, 25 E Walnut St\, Oxford\, OH\, 45056-1835\, US
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T190604
CREATED:20250722T200821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T150330Z
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SUMMARY:Small Church Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith 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. \nApril 17-18\, 2026 \n4-8:30 pm on Friday (including Bishop Loya’s keynote presentation)\n9-3 pm on Saturday \nRegistration \nClergy 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. \nCost\n$15/person for commuters\n$30/person for a double-occupancy room in the Lodge\n$50/person for single occupancy rooms in the cabins (shared bathroom)\n$100/person for a single occupancy room in the Lodge \nREGISTER \nQuestions about this event?\nContact the Rev. Derrick Fetz\, missioner for stewardship\, at dfetz@diosohio.org. \n\nThe 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. \nLoya 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.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/small-church-summit/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocese
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:Procter Earth Day Work Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nKids 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. \n9 am – Gather\, Light Breakfast\n9:15 am – Projects begin\nNoon – Noonday Prayer then lunch\n1 pm – Departure \nPlease bring work gloves (extras will be available if needed)\, a refillable water bottle\, and wear shoes and clothes that can get dirty. \nEveryone 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 \nQuestions about this event?\nContact Nathan Greer\, Co-Executive Director\, at ngreer@proctercenter.org.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/procter-earth-day-work-day/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Procter Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T150330Z
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SUMMARY:Small Church Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith 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. \nApril 17-18\, 2026 \n4-8:30 pm on Friday (including Bishop Loya’s keynote presentation)\n9-3 pm on Saturday \nRegistration \nClergy 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. \nCost\n$15/person for commuters\n$30/person for a double-occupancy room in the Lodge\n$50/person for single occupancy rooms in the cabins (shared bathroom)\n$100/person for a single occupancy room in the Lodge \nREGISTER \nQuestions about this event?\nContact the Rev. Derrick Fetz\, missioner for stewardship\, at dfetz@diosohio.org. \n\nThe 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. \nLoya 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.
URL:https://diosohio.org/event/small-church-summit/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Procter Center\, 11235 St. Rt. 38 SE\, London\, OH\, 43140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocese
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