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Send it in!
It's time for  congregations to send in yearly information to Diocesan House to help us update our records. Congregations should report lay leadership and certify delegates to convention immediately following their annual meetings.
New this year-- the Congregation Leadership List can now be filed online. The form can be found on the Forms page of the diocesan website, or click here.
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An Afternoon of Insurrection: Conversations with Peter Rollins 
Peter Rollins is a widely sought after writer, lecturer, storyteller and public speaker. He is also the founder of ikon, a faith group that has gained an international reputation for blending live music, visual imagery, soundscapes, theatre, ritual and reflection to create what they call 'transformance art'.
Rollins gained his higher education from Queens University, Belfast and has earned degrees (with distinction) in Scholastic Philosophy (BA Hons), Political Theory (MA) and Post-Structural thought (PhD). He is currently a research associate with the Irish School of Ecumenics in Trinity College, Dublin and is the author of the much talked about How (Not) to Speak of God. His most recent work is entitled Insurrection.
Please join Fresh Expressions for an informal afternoon of dialogue with this dynamic philosopher, theologian and author. Rollins will share his own spiritual journey, teach about the theory of pyro-theology and talk about practical applications of his work including the creation of faith collectives for post-modern skeptics. Cost for this event is $10, students are free. To register, visit http://diosohio.org/digital_faith/events/3151032 Come as you are, embrace unknowing, and consider the practice of agape love for the post-modern age. Peter will also be at Bexley Hall/Trinity Seminary in Columbus on February 16 and 17 for a lecture series. For more information or to register for the lectures, visit http://www.tlsohio.edu/peter-rollins. |
Mark your calendar....  Annual meeting of the Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna
Wednesday, April 18
Procter Center
Registration and gathering: 10 a.m.
Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m.
Induction of New Members: 12 p.m.
Luncheon: 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 for lunch. No cost for honorees
For more information, please contact the Rev. Bruce Smith, Chair, at abssws@att.net |
| John Deaver to give recital at Christ Church Cathedral
Dr. John Deaver, director of music and organist at Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington, Kentucky, will give an organ recital on Sunday, February 19, at 5 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, 318 East Fourth Street (Fourth & Sycamore), downtown Cincinnati. The free concert is part of a series on third Sundays October through May, which are co-sponsored by the Cincinnati chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Founder of Trinity's Midday Musical Menu luncheon concert series, Deaver holds degrees from Peabody Conservatory of Music of Johns Hopkins University, and the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati, where he is an assistant professor of organ. For more information, call 513.621.1817, or visit http://christchurchcincinnati.org/music/organrecitals/johndeaver |
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Upcoming Events
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Click here to see the diocesan calendar |
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If you want to make your donation a part of the matching grant challenge, time is running short. All donations given through the last Sunday of Epiphany, Feb. 19, will be matched dollar for dollar by Bishop Breidenthal through the Procter Fund. We will happily accept donations after this date, but only donations given in Epiphany will be matched. So why not give now and maximize the impact of the help you can give to our brothers and sisters who so desperately need it?
Make a "brick" mite box
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| Preparing for Lent and Easter
The Diocese of Southern Ohio has a special page on the website devoted to Lenten and Easter activities, from educational events to special worship services.
The communications office is working with Digital Faith to increase search engine optimization - and help more people find virtual invitations to Southern Ohio churches. Digital Faith users can post the information on their own site under news or events, and they will automatically stream onto the diocesan page for Easter and Lent. Contact Richelle Thompson at rthompson@diosohio.org for more information.
Here are just a few of the events already listed:
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| Conference explores mission in ethnic ministries
The Episcopal Church-sponsored New Community Clergy and Lay Conference will provide opportunities for clergy and lay people to explore mission in ethnic ministries. Centering on the theme "Reclaiming our Mission; Reinterpreting our Context; Renewing our Communities." clergy are invited February 29-March 3 and lay people on March 1-4; the conference will be held at the Town & Country Resort & Hotel, San Diego, Calif.
"We will address and discuss many important issues," said the Rev. Winfred Vergara, Asiamerican Missioner. "How is mission shaped in non-Anglo/European communities? How are ministries done in the context of marginality? How will ethnic churches find renewal in solidarity? How will they learn from each other and what role can they play in the mainstream church?"
Registration and additional information is available here or https://www.formstack.com/forms/DFMS-ncm2012. Registration deadline has been extended to Feb. 15. Scholarships are available to ethnic delegates on a first come, first served basis; check the registration information. |
| Building symposium: Discussions about church buildings
April 15-17
Maritime Institute, Linthicum Heights, Maryland
"Buildings for a New Tomorrow" is the Episcopal Church Building Fund's annual symposium. Ideas on how to utilize your buildings better, get the most out of your building, or get out of your building are all shared among rectors, wardens, bishops and other interested ministers there. Learn more or register at: http://www.ecbf.org/symposium.html.
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Episcopal Church brand guidelines, logos, shields available at no cost
The Episcopal Church logos and shields featuring the new type treatments in both English and Spanish are available at no cost for downloading here: http://archive.episcopalchurch.org/Imageshop_345_ENG_HTM.htm
The new graphic guidelines outlining important details for the use of the Episcopal Church shield and logos, including fonts, color palette, use of the shield, and important design information are available here : http://archive.episcopalchurch.org/documents/TEC-styleguide-v5.pdf
The Episcopal Church Welcomes You signs are available for purchase from Episcopal Marketplace: www.episcopalmarketplace.org
Affordable websites for congregations and dioceses are available through the Office of Communication. For more information contact Jake Dell, Episcopal Church senior manager of Digital Marketing and Advertising at jdell@episcopalchurch.org |
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