{e}Connections | August 20, 2024 | |
Life and Ministry in Southern Ohio:
In early August, Procter Center hosted farmers and formation leaders from the FaithLands conference for a site visit, including tours and tastings (via Facebook); the Northern Miami Valley Episcopal Cluster held its annual cluster service and picnic in late July, including celtic-style worship and baptisms (via newsletter); St. Andrew's, Pickerington's newest alcolyte ready to process (via Facebook).
To contribute a photo of the life and work of the church from your local community, please send your submission to communication@diosohio.org.
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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:
Welcome to the redeveloped newsletter of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio! As a place to share our stories and connect for spiritual, relational, and formational growth, it's our hope that this reorganization will make information more intentional, more accessible, and more focused on lifting up the stories of Episcopalians making an impact in Southern Ohio.
As part of this redevelopment, we're also looking ahead to a new schedule: with more frequent and intentional email contact from the diocesan office (new patterns of full invitations for diocesan events; and administration, finance, and governance notices directed to their specific leaders), the storytelling-focused newsletter will come out every other Tuesday, a shift from every week. You should expect to see our next issue land in your inbox on Tuesday, September 3rd.
It is a joy to be with you all in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, with feedback, or to connect around your local communications ministries. - Katie Forsyth, Canon for Communications for the Diocese of Southern Ohio
Email Katie.
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Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna Induction Ceremony and Luncheon
September 10th, 11-2 pm at
Procter Center
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Join us as we celebrate the 2024 class of new members of the Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna beginning with an induction during our Eucharist service and followed by a luncheon.
Nominees may attend for free along with up to two guests. For all others, the cost for the luncheon is $18.
Learn more and register.
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Holy Cross Clergy Day
September 11th, 9-3 pm at
Procter Center
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The clergy community is invited for a day praying together, exploring creation, building fellowship with colleagues, and breaking bread. Our day will include conversation with Bishop White, one-on-one time with the bishop and members of her staff, a guided hike, time for food, fellowship, and prayer, and the celebration of Eucharist. There is no cost to attend and the deadline to register is August 27th.
Learn more and register.
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The Rev. Katharine Glenda Meeks Ordained to the Priesthood
During a special service on August 17th at St. Patrick's, Dublin, the Rt. Rev. Ken Price, assisting bishop, ordained the Rev. Katherine Glenda Meeks to the order of priests.
Kate, who was sponsored out of St. Patrick's, serves as a hospital chaplain in the ER at the University of Louisville Hospital, a level 1 trauma center.
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Diocesan clergy join in the laying on of hands during the ordination. | |
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Her mentor and supervisor, the Rev. Leslie Stokes Smalls, a UCC pastor, was invited to deliver the sermon for Saturday's ordination service, reminding all those in ministry to support one another and look for companions on the way, saying, "The good news for us today is that Jesus sets our example of sharing the load. Jesus does not say, 'only I can do this,'...instead he entrusts others with the work...
Click here to view the livestream of the service, facilitated by St. Patrick's, Dublin.
Official photos are forthcoming and will be posted to our diocesan Facebook Page and Flickr.
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Archdeacon Paul Scanlan and ordinand Katherine Meeks walk through the liturgy ahead of the service. | | |
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Advocacy Update for Aug. 20th
Weekly Posts by Ariel Miller, member of Ascension and Holy Trinity, Wyoming
"...The Ohio Council of Churches and our Diocesan Council are among over 100 statewide and local civic and faith-based groups who have endorsed the Citizens Not Politicians amendment..." Keep Reading.
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Festival of Faiths Celebrates Diversity of Religion | |
The Cincinnati Festival of Faiths is an annual series of events that celebrates all faith communities and traditions. The event is sponsored by EquaSion, a non-partisan civic organization founded upon interfaith dialogue. This year’s festival will begin on Sunday, August 25 with a free exhibition event held from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Cintas Center at Xavier University. | |
Faith leaders pose for a photo at the 2023 Festival of Faiths. | |
As Episcopalians, we believe in connection to our wider faith community, and the Festival of Faiths is a terrific opportunity to grow that connection through greater understanding of differing faith traditions. Several Christian denominations participate at the festival, and non-Christian traditions such as Bahá’í, Buddhism, Judaism, Zoroastrian, Sikh and Islam are also represented. Imagine a ministry fair – but each table is hosted by a different faith community. Participating organizations are encouraged to share with attendees how their faith tradition advances compassion and promotes peace in the community... Keep reading on our website. | |
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CELEBRATIONS & REMEMBERANCES
The Rev. Kathryn (Kitty) Clausen passed away on August 14th. A funeral will take place on August 31st at 11am at St. James, Zanesville. More details.
OPEN LAY POSITIONS
St. Mark's, Columbus - Children's Formation Assistant
St. Philip's, Columbus - Parish Administrator
St. Mark's, Dayton - Interim Organist
St. Patrick's, Dublin - Minister of Communication
Bethany School (Glendale) - Teacher
Procter Center (London) - PT Cook
St. Barnabas, Montgomery - Digital Storyteller and Communications Specialist
St. Barnabas, Montgomery - PT Church Nursery Childcare Provider
St. Andrew's, Pickerington - PT Communications Specialist
Ascension & Holy Trinity, Wyoming - Administrative Assistant
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OPEN CLERGY POSITIONS
Missioner for Black Ministries - Dio. Staff
Missioner for Latino Ministries - Dio. Staff
Good Shepherd, Athens - Priest-in-Charge
St. Philip's, Columbus - Rector
St. Luke's Granville - Rector
St. Paul, Greenville - Priest-in-Charge
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Epiphany, Nelsonville - Priest-in-Charge
St. James, Piqua - Priest-in-Charge
Ascension & Holy Trinity, Wyoming - Interim Priest
St. James, Zanesville - Rector
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Visit our Job Opportunities page for the most up-to-date listing of open lay and clergy positions and application instructions. | |
Upcoming Digital Workshops with the Episcopal Parish Network
Episcopal Parish Network is honored to present several online opportunities for learning in the next few months. EPN members and our partners offer these digital workshops to strengthen parish ministry across the church.
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- Church Security Mini-Summit 8/12, 11am
- Haiti: Hope Amidst Challenge 8/13, 3pm
- Navigating Challenging Times as a Solo Priest 8/20, 3pm
- Deacons: Expansive Ministry for this Moment 9/10, 3pm
Click here for more information and registration for all upcoming workshops with EPN.
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Evangelism Leadership Course
October 6-November 11, Online
Designed for those who seek to inspire, encourage, and lead the community toward a bolder proclamation of God’s Good News by leading Evangelism Ministries, join DSO's own Jerusalem Greer and participants from across the church to explore the call and ministry of evangelism.
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Episcopal Church Summit on Truth-telling and Reparations
This summit is a crucial gathering for Episcopal lay and clergy leaders engaged in reparations and truth-telling ministries to share strategy, best practices, resources, prayers, and encouragement with one another.
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This multi-day conversation will focus on how dioceses, congregations, and Episcopal organizations are engaged in the work of racial truth-telling and reparations, unearthing and naming historic racial injustices, reckoning with systemic harm, and discerning what constitutes healing and repair.
This summit will take place September 19-21 at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. $100/person. Click here for more information and to register.
For more information, contact Miguel Bustos at mbustos@episcopalchurch.org.
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OSU Welcome Back Lunch
September 1st at Noon at
St. Stephen's, Columbus
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OSU students and campus-area young adults in their early to mid-twenties are invited to our annual Welcome Back Lunch, including a meal, introductions by student leaders and parish clergy, campus ministry Q&A, and tours of the church.
The Welcome Back Lunch is organized by Young Adult & Campus Ministry (YAMS), a parish-based campus ministry. Whether you are an undergrad or graduate student, doctoral candidate, or twenty-something attending St. Stephen's, YAMS seeks to provide a safe and inclusive space where young adults from different backgrounds can learn more about The Episcopal Church, build meaningful relationships, and grow in their faith in a supportive community.
If you are a parent of an OSU student, please pass this information along, or contact the Rev. Brice Patterson, campus minister at OSU, and he will reach out to your student with a personal invitation. For more information, email Brice at deacon@ststephens-columbus.org.
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Free Concert with Phil DeGreg and Brasilia
September 15th, 3 pm at
St. Barnabas, Montgomery
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St. B @ 3 is a music series at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Montgomery, Ohio designed to offer uplifting music to the community.
Join us on September 15, 2024 at 3 pm for an afternoon of Brazilian music with Phil DeGreg and Brasilia. The band has appeared at The Xavier University Masters of Swing Series concert series, the Louisville Jazz Society, Cincinnati’s Blue Wisp Jazz Club, Caffe Vivace, the 5/3 Commonly Jazz Series in Eden Park, The Thompson House, and at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. We guarantee you won’t be able hold your Samba back at this concert!
All concerts in the series take place at 3:00 pm and are free. All are welcome!
Click here for more information.
Next program:
November 3, 2024 Blue Wisp Big Band
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| Sept. 1 OSU Welcome Back Lunch on-campus, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church at noon, including lunch, introductions, campus ministry Q&A, and tours. Email Brice for more info. | | Sept. 6 Community of the Transfiguration will host the TriHealth mobile mammography van. Appointments available from 8:30-3:30 pm - schedule, selecting from the drop-down. | | Sept. 8 St. John's, Worthington will participate in the local Open Doors event, offering self-guided tours, activities, and talks regarding the church's history and town connection, 1-4 pm. | | Sept. 13 Red Door Community Concerts at Holy Trinity, Oxford welcomes The Jimmy Leach Jazztet from 12:15-1 pm. Free. Livestreamed to YouTube. Info. | | Sept. 15 Free concert with Phil DeGreg and Brasilia at 3 pm at St. Barnabas, Montgomery. Info and poster. | | Oct. 15 Christ Church, Ironton celebrates Homecoming Sunday. | | Nov. 3 Free concert with Blue Wisp Big Band at 3 pm at St. Barnabas, Montgomery. | | |
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