The diocesan Office for Transitions assists congregations and clergy and particularly those in transition. It also supports the Commission on Ministry in overseeing the ordination process.
Resources for Congregations in Transition
Congregations without clergy may find the following resources helpful:
Clergy Transitions & Placements
EMPLOYMENT
Clergy are invited to visit the Job Opportunities page to explore open positions in the Diocese of Southern Ohio and to contact the Rev. Melanie Slane for more details.
DIACONAL PLACEMENTS
Congregations requesting the placement of a deacon may fill out this request form to begin the process.
CHURCHWIDE TRANSITION NETWORK
Visit the Episcopal Church Transitions Ministry page.
Clergy Licensing
- License to Officiate: If you are a priest from another diocese who wishes to occasionally serve as supply clergy for one of our congregations, you must become licensed to officiate in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Read more.
- Letters Dimissory: Instructions for clergy transferring into our out of the Diocese of Southern Ohio can be found on the Letters Dimissory page.
- Supply Clergy: Visit the Supply Clergy page to view the current Supply Clergy List or to add or remove yourself from the list.
- Diaconal Renewal of License to Officiate After Retirement: Fill out and return this form to the bishop’s office.
