{e}Connections | June 6, 2023 | |
{e}Connections is published each Tuesday. If you would like to have news or an event notice published in this newsletter, send it to communication@diosohio.org by noon on the Monday before publication. | |
Diocesan pilgrims visit civil rights sites | |
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Fourteen members of the Diocese of Southern Ohio are on an intergenerational Civil Rights Pilgrimage traveling to Atlanta, Selma, Montgomery, and Chattanooga. The group, which returns tomorrow, has met with Dr. Catherine Meeks of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing and visited The King Center, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the Legacy Museum and the Rosa Parks Library and Museum.
After visiting the Legacy Museum and the Civil Rights Memorial for Peace and Justice, the group reflected on its experience.
"I shared how much I appreciated the use of art to create layers of storytelling, and wept as I expressed my gratitude to those who made such an enormous financial investment to tell a story we have resisted talking about for centuries," said the Rev. Mary Laymon of St. Simon of Cyrene in Lincoln Heights, who is writing daily updates during the pilgrimage.
"Others shared their grief that they never learned this history, and our schools do not teach it, and their children and grandchildren have been denied access to it," Laymon said. "We wondered together how we can bring what we are learning back with us, and what role we, the church, can play, to be truth-tellers, when our civic institutions fail us."
Read all of Laymon's updates on the diocesan website.
Photo: Pilgrims gather at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Selma. top row: Ken Wright, Cheryl Borden Thomas, Saundra Mentee | middle row: Theresa Wright, Linda King-Edrington, Mary Laymon, Cameron O’Riley, Rob Withers | bottom row: Theorphlis Borden, John Harris, Christopher Richardson, Gayland Trim, Tina Trim (not pictured: Greg York).
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Katherine Glenda Meeks ordained a deacon
On June 3, Bishop Smith ordained Katherine Glenda Meeks to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Christ Church Cathedral.
Watch a recording of the livestream on YouTube.
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God willing, the Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith, Bishop Provisional of Southern Ohio, will ordain Martha Camele, Daniel Carlson, Iva Staats, and Michael Tigner to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy are invited to vest and process (white stoles).
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Applications for Episcopal Community Ministries grants open through June 15 | |
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The application is now available online for the second round of 2023 Episcopal Community Ministries (ECM) grants. ECM enthusiastically welcomes applications from congregations that need help funding existing outreach ministries or are seeking seed money to launch new service initiatives.
To qualify for an ECM grant, ministries must have the active participation of church members and be supported by congregational resources. Grants are now awarded twice annually – in February and July. The application deadline is June 15.
Read more here. If you have questions, please contact ECM administrator Andrea Owens aowens@diosohio.org.
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Forms, policies, and other information for congregational management can be found under Resources on the diocesan website. | |
Upcoming diocesan meetings & events | |
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A complete list of diocesan and community events can be found on the diocesan calendar.
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Diocesan initiatives and ministries | |
The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio has committed to the call of Becoming Beloved Community, with focus on the work of racial healing, reconciliation, and justice-making. | |
Light the World with Love at St. John's, Worthington | |
St. John’s, Worthington will host "Light the World with Love," an outdoor light show in celebration of Pride, June 9 to 11.
The light show will include live performances by the Worthington Chorus and St. John’s Choir, and will be held each evening from 8 to 10 p.m. Sweet treats from Kona Ice will be available on Friday and Saturday and from Chill Joy Frozen Treats on Sunday.
St. John’s is located at 700 High Street in Worthington (near the SE Green).
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Columbus Pride weekend
A full weekend of events is planned for Columbus Pride, June 15-17.
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A Pride Mass will be held on Thursday, June 15 at Trinity Church on Capitol Square. A reception will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m., and the mass will begin at 7 p.m. The Rev. Winnie Varghese, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Atlanta, will be the guest preacher. Music will be provided by the Noon Service musicians from Christ Church Cathedral.
The Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival begins Friday, June 16 at 4 p.m. Help is needed to staff the Episcopal Church booth. Sign up here.
On Saturday, the Pride parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. You must sign up to march in the parade with the Episcopal Church group. Following the parade, the Episcopal Church booth will be at the festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sign up here to volunteer.
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The diocesan formation team curates a monthly resource guide that includes both resources and opportunities for your congregation. Sign up for the resource guide here. | |
Register for Summer Camp 2023
Procter Center summer camp begins soon, and registration is open through the CampBrain online portal. This summer, campers will enjoy the usual fun of summer camp plus the First Gardener Program, a learning lab at Sawyer Gardens & Greenhouse at Procter Center Farm. Fifteen rows of vegetables, flowers, and gourds, plus a plot of sweet corn will be places for tasting, exploring, harvesting, and enjoying creation. Learn more.
Procter Center Camp never turns a camper away due to cost or financial hardship. Camperships and tiered pricing are both available; learn more on the Procter website, and email camp@proctercenter.org with questions.
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Diocesan dads virtual group to launch June 18
Dads are invited to join a Facebook group hosted by Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adult Ministry Adam Hayden to provide a place to connect, reflect and find support and encouragement.
Participants will be invited to participate in weekly discussions for four weeks.
Sign up to join here.
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Dismantling Racism training
Using Picture Books for Racial Healing: A Dismantling Racism certification course
Picture books offer an excellent way to discover, discuss, and share stories about topics that many people did not study in school but that are crucial to the work of repairing, healing, and seeing God in each other. The next course, which is limited to 20 participants, will take place in August:
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August (16, 23, 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.) Sign up here.
Email Director of Dismantling Racism Miriam McKenney to learn more.
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Mission Immersion: Asheville, NC
Youth (grades 7-12) are invited to take part in a mission immersion experience from July 23 to 28. The group will travel to Asheville, North Carolina to assist outreach organizations, learn together, grow together, and have tons of fun. For more information, contact Adam Hayden at 812-430-4464 or ahayden@diosohio.org.
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Social Justice & Advocacy | |
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Advocacy update
Advocacy briefings are compiled by Ariel Miller, a longtime community advocate and member of Ascension & Holy Trinity, Wyoming.
This week:
- June 14: Supporting trans youth at hearing on HB 68 prohibiting health care
- June 24: Volunteer at Amnesty hate crime prevention booth at Cincinnati Pride Festival
- More battles over gun safety regulation in Ohio Legislature
- Ohio Senate plans to release its version of state budget this week
- Supreme Court allows reproductive rights amendment language, and what it says
- June 22: Agrivoltaics in Ohio Webinar: combining solar generation with farming
- Ohio’s entire Congressional delegation – except Senator Vance – votes for debt ceiling bill
Read the advocacy briefing.
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Juneteenth celebration at All Saints, New Albany | |
All Saints, New Albany will host a Juneteenth celebration on Sunday, June 18, from 12 to 6 p.m. The event will include free entertainment featuring the Urban Jazz Coalition and Jamie Said So, food trucks with cuisine from Nigeria, Mexico, and America, local vendors, crafts and games.
The event is part of the congregation's long-term commitment to Becoming Beloved Community through education, commemoration, and celebration.
Learn more on the Facebook event page.
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"Music for Heart & Soul" at St. Margaret's, Trotwood | |
On July 9 at 3 p.m., St. Margaret's, Trotwood will host "Music for Heart & Soul," a concert featuring pianist Robert F. Stockton III. RSVP by June 25 by calling Agnes George at 937.275.4675.
Download a flyer.
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"Summer Saints" at All Saints', Pleasant Ridge | |
All Saint's, Pleasant Ridge is providing affordable childcare to families through the "Summer Saints" children's program. The program is open to children ages 3-12 and takes place on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The program will teach cooking and gardening, and include field trips to community events, as well as outdoor activities and games. Limited scholarships are available. Email summersaints@allsaintscincinnati.org for more information.
Read more and register.
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Updates from Procter Center | | |
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Amazon Wish List
Please consider making a donation to camp this summer via our Amazon Wish List
See the list.
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Pick up a Harvest Box at camp
Don't forget that you can order a Happy Harvest Box of produce from Procter Farm and pick it up at camp. Just make sure to click the box on your camp registration!
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Procter Center is hiring!
Procter Center is hiring the following positions:
- Extended season to year-round staff needed:
- Respite Care Counselors (a year-round, one weekend per month role)
- Evening Cook (part-time, with full-time opportunity)
- Housekeeping (part-time, with full-time opportunity)
- Ground Crew & Maintenance (part-time, with full-time opportunity)
- Farm Hands (paid internship)
- Hospitality Attendant
Email info@proctercenter.org or call 740.206.2036 for more information, and to apply.
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See all job opportunities on the diocesan website.
Latest postings:
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Missioner for the Northwest Region, Diocese of Southern Ohio
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Director of Student Ministries, St. Luke's Methodist Church, Indianapolis
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Minister of Communication, St. Patrick's, Dublin
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Parish Administrator, St. Philip's, Columbus
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Communications and Office Assistant, St. Patrick's, Lebanon
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Summer Camp Counselor, Procter Summer Camp
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Administrator/Bookkeeper (part time), Grace Church, College Hill
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Digital Missioner, St. John's, Columbus
Email communication@diosohio.org to add a job listing.
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