Announcing our New Deacon Council
This notice was sent by email on June 5th, 2025 to deacons and deacon postulants. Dear Friends in Christ, I hope you all have had a holy Easter season, celebrating … Read more
From Bishop White
Dr. Sarah Simko answers call to join diocesan staff
Friends in Christ, I am thrilled to share that we have called the next member of our diocesan staff, joining our team and leadership across the diocese in embodying the … Read more
From Bishop White: A Statement on the Upcoming NATO Summit in Dayton
The following text is offered in English and Spanish. People of God in Southern Ohio, Next week, over 1,000 international leaders will assemble in Dayton for the 2025 NATO Parliamentary … Read more
An Easter Message from Bishop White
Watch on YouTube | Watch on Facebook The transcript below is available in English and Spanish. – When our daughter was young, my family attended a congregation whose central service … Read more
Celebrating three new calls to the diocesan staff: Liz Brauza-Hughes, Olivia Hamilton, Aaron Rogers
Dear People of God in Southern Ohio, Last fall, as the result of many months of listening and discernment, we began to implement the newly articulated diocesan vision: to embody … Read more
From Bishop White: A Message for Ash Wednesday
People of God in Southern Ohio, Last year as a diocese, we worked together to discern the shared mission to which God calls us – from Delaware to Portsmouth, from … Read more
Reimagined Cycle of Prayer
People of God in Southern Ohio, I recently celebrated my first anniversary as your bishop. Reflecting on all we’ve done over the last twelve months since that snowy, joyful day … Read more
From Bishop White: Standing Against Hate, Seeking Beloved Community
Dear People of God in Southern Ohio, Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you. Psalm 89:14 A little over two weeks … Read more
Romo Garcia, Hudgens answer new calls to serve on diocesan staff
Dear People of God in Southern Ohio, This month, I will celebrate one year as your bishop – a role and responsibility I am honored to hold and steward. Over … Read more
From Bishop White: A Post-Inauguration Message on our Call to Discipleship
Beloved of God, Last year, through a process of listening and prayer and conversation, we discerned together God’s call to us as a diocese, to “…embody the Gospel of Jesus … Read more
Bishop White encourages congregations to stay safe in storm
Dear People of God in Southern Ohio, Nearly all of our communities of faith will be affected by impending winter storms late this weekend and early into next week. As … Read more
A Christmas Message from Bishop White
Watch on YouTube | Watch on Facebook “In that region there were shepherds living in the fields keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord … Read more
