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Bishop Transition, From Bishop Smith, News

From Bishop Smith: The Time Has Come to Move Ahead

Dear Friends in Christ: As I come to the halfway mark in my ministry as your Bishop Provisional, it is time to turn toward the election and ordination of the … Read more

Bishop Transition, News, Standing Committee

From the Standing Committee: Bishop Search Begins, Timeline Announced

Dear friends in Christ, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We greet you in love, and we are so grateful for your … Read more

Children & Youth, News, Procter

Many gifts – one Spirit: youth groups improve spaces at the Procter Center

By Annika Russo “Many gifts – one Spirit. So many different ways to serve the Lord,” ran the text of a Vacation Bible School song that Jennifer Bell, organist and … Read more

From Bishop Smith, News

From Bishop Smith: An Update on 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 am delighted to be … Read more

From Bishop Smith, News

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

Becoming Beloved Community, News

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

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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

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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

Bishop Transition, News

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

From Bishop Smith, News

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

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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

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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

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From Bishop Smith: The Time Has Come to Move Ahead

From the Standing Committee: Bishop Search Begins, Timeline Announced

Many gifts – one Spirit: youth groups improve spaces at the Procter Center

From Bishop Smith: An Update on the Rev. Canon Scott Gunn

From Bishop Smith: Prayers for the Rev. Canon Scott Gunn

Becoming Beloved Community news

Diocese Receives UBE Exemplary Partner in Mission Award

Diocese, Deputies Contribute to General Convention Agenda

Learnings from the listening sessions: An update from the Standing Committee

The Life and Dignity of Women Matter: A Statement from Bishop Wayne Smith

Diocesan staff reorganization increases efficiency and clarity

Change to diocesan convention announced

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