{e}Connections | June 13, 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. | |
World War II Veteran, St. Simon of Cyrene Member, Honored in Normandy | |
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World War II veteran Richard Stewart, a member of St. Simon of Cyrene, Lincoln Heights, was recently honored in Normandy, France during ceremonies marking the 79th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Stewart was one of about 2,000 African American soldiers deployed to Normandy, where he served as a member of a segregated unit of the U.S. Signal Corps,
Stewart and his son, Samuel, traveled to France on May 30 with a group of 45 veterans. He was one of three African Americans in the group, and, at 102, the oldest. Among those who gathered to wish Stewart well before his flight took off from Cincinnati was Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, who presented him with a proclamation declaring May 30, 2023 "Richard V. Stewart Day."
"The Lord cared for me and brought me back safe and sound,” Stewart told the Cincinnati Herald. “He is still caring for me now.”
"Mr. Stewart, two years into his next century, embodies servant leadership, inspiring those of us who witness his walk in this world," the Rev. Dr. Mary Laymon, St. Simon of Cyrene's priest-in-charge, said. "After serving his country in World War II, he returned home to serve his neighbors. As a funeral director, he shepherded many families through a time of grief and vulnerability."
Laymon is thrilled to see Stewart in his regular seat every Sunday. "I'm grateful for his quiet, faithful presence, reminding us what it looks like to live a life full of years," she said.
photo: Richard and Samuel Stewart in Normandy.
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2023 Summer Camp underway at Procter Center | |
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Procter Center day camp and resident camp staff spent last week getting to know one another, participating in training and planning for the summer ahead. Day camp starts this week, and the resident camp program will kick off on June 26 with Senior High Camp. Learn more and register for camp.
photo: top row (with hands up): Darien McCoy; middle row: Cole-Finley Nelson, Sameria Shaw. Lexi Periatt, Jack Fechter, Jacqui Laur, Mo Phillips, Zoe Barkley; bottom row: Adam Hayden, Sean DeBurger.
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Camele, Carlson, Staats, and Tigner Ordained | |
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On June 10, Bishop Smith ordained Martha Camele, Daniel Carlson, Iva Staats, and Michael Tigner to the Sacred Order of Priests at Christ Church Cathedral.
Watch a recording of the livestream on YouTube.
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Applications for Episcopal Community Ministries grants due Thursday | |
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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. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, June 15.
Read more and apply here.
Please note when uploading documents to the application, file names with punctuation marks will not be accepted. If you have questions, please contact ECM administrator Andrea Owens at aowens@diosohio.org or 513.614.7866.
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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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Mission Share true-up payments due June 30 | |
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Mission Share is the annual financial contribution required from a congregation for the support of the mission and ministry of the diocese. The final 2022 mission share true-up payment must be paid on or before June 30. Learn more on the diocesan website.
Questions? Contact the Rev. David Getreu, canon for budget and finance or Susan Byrnside, senior accountant.
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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. | |
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Celebrate Pride in the Diocese of Southern Ohio
The Diocese of Southern Ohio is committed to bearing witness to God's inclusive love at Pride festivals in our communities, and this year, twelve community Pride festivals in Southern Ohio will have an official Episcopal Church presence.
This week: Columbus Pride Mass, Stonewall Columbus Pride.
Find all Pride events and dates at diosohio.org/pride. Sign up to participate at any of the 2023 Pride events here.
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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 take place on Thursday, June 15 at Trinity Church on Capitol Square. A reception begins at 5:30 p.m., and mass at 6:30 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. Download a flyer.
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 is underway, 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:
- Bear witness for transgender youth at Statehouse hearing June 14
- Contact your Ohio Senator now about the Senate’s proposed deep cuts in state funding for public schools, food, childcare, and affordable housing
- Elizabeth Brown’s June 14 webinar: what’s at stake in the August special election on the proposal to significantly increase hurdles to citizen-sponsored constitutional amendments
- Help Ohio Mauritanians aid asylum applicants fleeing violence
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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Celebration of New Ministry at St. Paul's Dayton | |
The vestry of St. Paul’s, Dayton invites the community to a Celebration of New Ministry as the Rev. Dr. Daniel W. McLain is installed as rector. The service will take place on Saturday, July 22 at 5 p.m. A reception will follow.
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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, open to children ages 3-12 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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Christ Church Cathedral is in need of a three octave set of English handbells (i.e. Schulmerich, Whitechapel, or Malmark). The bells are only needed on the first Sunday of Advent each year, so the bells might be loaned, donated or sold to the cathedral. Please email Doug Bruestle if you have information about availability. | |
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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Lead Nursery Caretaker, St. Paul's, New Albany
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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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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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