Advocacy Updates

Ohio Council of Churches Time of Prayer Nov. 8 at noon This statewide gathering on Zoom will offer prayers for a cease-fire in the Middle East, an end to gun … Read more

Early and Absentee Voting reminders Early voting continues at Ohio’s county Board of Elections through Sunday. Find your early voting location here.   Nov. 7, Election Day: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Click here for … Read more

Statehouse rally Oct. 27 at noon to protect Ohio parks from fracking: Speakers include author David Pepper, University of Dayton sustainability director Robert Brecha, Ohio Third Act coordinator Jess Grim, … Read more

Bearing Witness The last ten days have been filled with appalling violence against civilians in Israel and Gaza and beyond, including the knife attack by an Illinois landlord on a … Read more

Early voting begins Oct. 11 You can start voting now in person at your county Board of Election or request an absentee ballot to vote by mail. Instructions on how to … Read more

Policy deep dive on Ohio Independent Redistricting Commission The statewide “Citizens Not Politicians “coalition hosted a webinar Sept. 28 with retired Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor to explain the reforms … Read more

Independent Redistricting Commission for Ohio: A policy deep-dive with retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, Sept 28, noon Justice O’Connell will explain the proposal to create a transparent and … Read more

Hamilton County judge rules State can’t block Cincinnati gun ordinances: Judge Jennifer Branch granted a preliminary injunction Sept. 14 against Ohio’s law preempting local governments from enacting laws to protect … Read more

Learn about HB 197, Ohio’s Community Solar Bill We’re very excited to share news of a webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. on this bipartisan bill which will … Read more

Taking Action: Moving from Despair to Hope, workshops Aug 29-30, 4 to 5 p.m. each day on Zoom This two-part EquaSion workshop combines faith, first-hand stories, and tools to help … Read more

Special election turnout over 38% An Ohio special election turnout rate of 38% is higher than in any primary since 2016, and far exceeds the turnout at the May 2022 … Read more

Listening Session shines with ardor and vision Undeterred by conflicting events including get-out-the-vote, poll worker training, a festival in Dublin, and the Ohio State Fair, Episcopalians from six Central Ohio … Read more