From Bishop Smith: Prayers for the Rev. Canon Scott Gunn
Dear Friends in Christ: Grace to you, and peace, in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior, who was, and is, and is to come. I write to you with … Read more
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Becoming Beloved Community news
From its inception three years ago, the Becoming Beloved Community movement in Southern Ohio has been working toward an increased commitment to racial healing, evangelism, and creation care (the three … Read more
Diocese Receives UBE Exemplary Partner in Mission Award
On July 6, at its annual awards dinner in Baltimore, the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) presented its Exemplary Ally award to the Diocese of Southern Ohio. The award was … Read more
Diocese, Deputies Contribute to General Convention Agenda
At the unusual General Convention that begins Friday in Baltimore, none of the ten resolutions submitted by the Diocese of Southern Ohio or its deputies will come to the floor. … Read more
Learnings from the listening sessions: An update from the Standing Committee
Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles June 29, 2022 Dear friends in Christ, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. As … Read more
The Life and Dignity of Women Matter: A Statement from Bishop Wayne Smith
The Episcopal Church has a clear record in its teaching about abortion. It is nuanced but hardly confusing. The record names circumstances in which terminating pregnancy is an acceptable choice … Read more
Diocesan staff reorganization increases efficiency and clarity
In the last several weeks, Bishop Wayne Smith and the Rev. John Johanssen, canon to the ordinary, have led a reorganization of the bishop’s staff designed to increase efficiency and … Read more
Change to diocesan convention announced
Bishop Smith has announced that this year’s diocesan convention will take place in a hybrid format—both in person at Christ Church Cathedral and via Zoom—on Saturday, November 19. The new … Read more
Diocesan Energy Efficiency Grants deadline extended
Don’t let this opportunity escape! The Trustees of the Diocese have extended the deadline for congregational Energy Efficiency Grants six months to June 30, 2023. Each church is eligible for … Read more
Two ordained to diaconate June 4
Bishop Smith ordained Jake Cunliffe and Dan Carlson to the diaconate on June 4 at Christ Church Cathedral. You can watch a recording of the service below, and view a … Read more
Ariel Miller to be honored for health care advocacy
Congratulations to Ariel Miller, parishioner at Ascension & Holy Trinity, Wyoming, and a member of our Becoming Beloved Community leadership team, for receiving one of five Outstanding Health Care Leader … Read more
Listening Sessions Scheduled in May and June: An Update from the Standing Committee
May 11, 2022 Dear friends in Christ, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. You may recall that about a month ago, we … Read more
