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SAVE THE DATE
Undesign the Redline
October 7-December 20
Trinity Commons
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Celebration of Renewed Ministry
Your prayers and presence are requested as the Rev. Vincent Black and the people of Church of the Ascension, Lakewood celebrate their renewed ministry together. All are invited to attend this special service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 28. Eucharist will be followed by lunch. Clergy are invited to vest and wear red stoles.
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Episcopal Community Services Grants
Through the Bishop's Annual Appeal
communicants and congregations of the Diocese of Ohio support Episcopal Community Services (ECS). This annual fundraising effort provides essential resources for ECS to help parishes fund community ministries. We give priority to applications from Episcopal congregations in the Diocese of Ohio. We also encourage applications from collaborative community initiatives with active Episcopal involvement that serve the needs of the community and educate and advocate for systemic change. Through ECS, parishes can apply for and receive financial support to create partnerships that strengthen communities, give in spiritual fidelity to God, and serve the world as the very body of Jesus. The submission
of a 2020 Episcopal Community Services grant application is an online process. Applications will be accepted
until
September 30. You will receive an automatic reply acknowledging when your grant application is submitted. If your grant is approved, you'll receive funding in February 2020.
For additional information, please email
grants@dohio.org
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Diocesan Youth Event (DYE)
Registration is now open for the 2019 Diocesan Youth Event (DYE). DYE is an annual weekend retreat open to all youth in grades 6-12 in the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio. This year, DYE is themed "
Science Fair" and we will use activities like baking sourdough, testing soil quality, and "slicing and dicing your DNA" to deepen the sense of awe and connection to God and the created world. DYE will be at Bellwether Farm
October 4-6, with arrival at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Families are invited to a special St. Francis Day Eucharist on Sunday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m., after which will be pickup. Any questions can be directed to the Rev. Anna Sutterisch, Canon for Christian Formation, at
asutterisch@dohio.org or 216.774.0460. Registration closes
September 27
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Commission for Racial Understanding Resources
The Commission for Racial Understanding (CRU) has released their
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Ministry Discernment Day
Ministry Discernment Day will be held on Saturday,
October 12 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul's, Cleveland Heights. Lunch will be provided.
Registration is open until
October 4. This is a mandatory meeting for both you and your rector or senior warden if you are considering entering the ordination process for either the priesthood or the diaconate. In addition, individuals interested in the opportunity to consider different models of lay ministry or in the discernment process in general are encouraged to attend. If you have questions or need more information contact the Rev. Percy Grant at 216.774.0455 or
pgrant@dohio.org or contact Betty Kondrich at 216.774.0466 or
bkondrich@dohio.org
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Annual Enrollment
Today, September 18, the Episcopal Church Medical Trust (a unit of Church Pension Fund) will begin mailing letters to all active clergy and lay employees regarding the upcoming Annual Enrollment (AE) period. For the Diocese of Ohio, including all parishes, our assigned dates for Annual Enrollment are
October 7-
October 25.
The mailing will be in a green envelope marked AE. Please watch for this important package, not only for the helpful information and resources it contains, but also for the login information to the MLPS website. There are no changes in plan offerings for 2020. If you take no action, your current plan will carry over to 2020. It is always recommended to login to MLPS to verify that your demographic and contact information is current.
We will be adding many helpful resources to
our website regarding Annual Enrollment in the next week
. The folder will be titled: 2020 Health Insurance
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Undesign the Redline
Undesign the Redline is a transformative interactive exhibit exploring the history of race, class and U.S. housing policy, and how this legacy of inequity and exclusion continues to shape our communities.
The exhibit seeks to spark a public discourse on how discriminatory federal policies from the 1930s continue to impact Cleveland neighborhoods today. Trinity Cathedral and the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio are hosting this exhibit from
October 7 through
December 20.
Public Tours On-Site
Sundays: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Private tours by appointment.
Tour Guides will be present.
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Clergy Day
Clergy Day will be held on Tuesday,
October 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Commons. All full-time active parochial clergy are required to attend. If you cannot attend, please contact the Bishop's office at 216.774.0457 or
ecole@dohio.org.The
registration deadline is Tuesday,
October 1. If you have questions, please contact Betty Kondrich at 216.774.0466 or
bkondrich@dohio.org
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Parish Compliance for Convention
In order for lay delegates to retain their vote at Diocesan Convention, parishes need to be in compliance in 5 areas, on or before
October 9:
- Clergy pension payments through July 31;
- Lay pension report, even if no lay employees, plus lay pension payments, if applicable, through July 31;
- Parochial report for 2018 and any prior years;
- Parish audit for 2018 and any prior years; and
- Assessments - 2019 reports and payments through June 30 and all prior year balances.
Lay delegates have seat and voice at Convention even if the parish is not in compliance.
If you have any questions, please contact Sue Leishman, CFO, at 216.774.0450 or
sleishman@dohio.org
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Convention Reminders
Registration for the 202nd Annual Convention of the Diocese of Ohio is now open. Registration must be completed by October 11. Parishes must certify their delegates by October 25.
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Exhibitor Applications for Convention
The
application
to have an exhibitor table at the Annual Convention is now available. Applications are due by
October 18.
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Christian Formation Luncheon
There will be a
Christian Formation Luncheon on
October 23 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Trinity Commons. Youth leaders will gather to tell stories, discuss challenges, support one another, and share resources. This luncheon is for primary leaders of youth ministry in a parish (staff, volunteer, full-time, part-time, etc.) If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Anna Sutterisch at
asutterisch@dohio.org. Please RSVP to Betty Kondrich at
bkondrich@dohio.org by
October 16.
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The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge Concert
The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, England will perform a free concert on Wednesday,
September 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral. No tickets or reservations required and free parking is available in the lot off Prospect Avenue.
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Beginner Yoga is being held at St. Mark's, Canton on
September 19 at 6:00 p.m. This class will focus on proper form and alignment and help you gain fundamental awareness of linking breath and movement. St. Mark's is also hosting Chair Yoga on
September 22 at 6:00 p.m. Chair yoga is perfect for those who may have trouble getting up & down from the floor, suffer from injuries, need assist with balance, or wish to improve joint mobility/flexibility & increase strength. Each class is $10.00 and taught by Samantha Abraham of Zen Den. RSVP by emailing
office@stmarks-canton.org
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Parish Potluck for Literacy
Global Mission Action Group will hold a
Parish Potluck for Literacy on Sunday,
September 22 at 12:30 p.m. in the Dining Room at St. Paul's, Cleveland Heights. The potluck will feature guest speaker Kathryn Tschiegg, Executive Director and Founder of Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO). Please bring a dish to share. RSVP to the Parish Office at 216.932.5815. For more information, contact event co-chairs
Connie Hanson at 216.502.1192 or Joyce Pope at 216.406.4042
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International Day of Peace Service
There will be a special International Day of Peace/Climate Action for Peace service outside the Commons at the Trinity Cathedral Peace Pole on Sunday,
September 22 after the 11:15 a.m. service. Join us in music, prayers, and a chance to join millions of others in this worldwide day of recognition of our common journey for climate health and peace. The United Nations first adopted this day in 1981 as the International Day of Prayer for Peace, and subsequently officially set September 21 each year as the International Day of Peace. All are welcome
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Astralis Chamber Ensemble Concert
Grace, Sandusky is hosting a concert featuring
Astralis Chamber Ensemble in
Reflections on Friday,
September 27 at 7:30 p.m. Angela Massey, Kris Marshall, and Alexis Colner will present works for the entire trio. Donations will be accepted.
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St. Paul's, Medina, in affiliation with Hofbrauhaus-Cleveland, will hold Oktoberfest 3 on Saturday,
September 28 at the parish from 1:00-9:00 p.m.
Two bands will be performing and a dance area will be available. Die Gottsheer Blauskapelle will perform from 1:00-5:00 p.m, and
Jason & the Monotones
will perform from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Costume judging and a stein holding contest will be held from 5:00-5:30 p.m. Bavarian hats and other sales items as well as caricature artist, Mike Gezze, will also be available. The
Kid's Korner
will again be part of the event from 1:00-6:00 p.m., and will include an inflatable 65' obstacle course, 16' inflatable slide, face painting, cornhole and various ball games, and free, fresh popcorn for all attendees. Pre-sale ticket prices: age 11 and under are free; ages 12-20 are $5; and adults over 21 are $6.
To purchase tickets visit
www.stpauls-medina.org
or by call the church office at 330.725.4131. All tickets the day of the event will be $10
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roceeds will benefit St. Paul's outreach programs
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Great Music Without Barriers Concert
St. Peter's, Ashtabula is hosting pianist Halida Dinova as she performs her series "Music that tells Stories" as part of the Great Music Without Barriers series on
September 29
at 2:00 p.m.
The concert and the meet the artist reception are free and open to the public
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St. Paul's, Cleveland Heights organist and choirmaster Karel Paukert has planned an exciting festival of music to celebrate the parish's Holtkamp and Hradetsky organs. The community is invited to visit, listen, learn, and celebrate as guest organists and its resident musician present wide ranging repertory over seven dates from late September through October. The festival opens on Sunday,
September 29 at 4:00 p.m. with an Organ Plus recital featuring saxophonist Noa Even. Paukert will accompany this stellar artist as they perform two new works by Frank Wiley and Buck McDaniel. All are welcome at these free events made possible by grants from the Ingalls Foundation and the Charles H. Teare and Clifford K. Kern Music Fund at the Cleveland Foundation. For more information and event dates, check
St. Paul's music calendar.
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Harvest Home Service and Dinner
The 124th Harvest Home Service will be held at St. Stephen's, East Liverpool on Sunday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m. Also, an old-fashioned roast beef dinner will be held at St. Stephen's on Monday, October 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children..
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Diana Butler Bass Speaking Event
Diana Butler Bass is speaking at St. John's, Youngstown on Tuesday,
October 8 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for $15 and can be purchased at
stjohnohio.org. Diana Butler Bass is an American historian of Christianity and a leading voice in progressive Christianity. She is the author of ten books, her latest being
Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks.
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"It's Never too Late to Feel Great"
A free talk "It's Never too Late to Feel Great" will be presented by life and health coach Michael Durbin at St. Mark's, Canton on
October 10 at 6:00pm. Michael will discuss mind, body, and spirit, as well as how to be good to one another. To RSVP, please head to the
Facebook event page or email the office at
office@stmarks-canton.org
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St. Andrew Accessory Sale
St. Andrew, Mentor is holding an Accessory Sale on Saturday,
October 12 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Gently used designer hats, hat boxes, purses, jewelry, and other delightful ladies sundries are available for sale at deep discount prices. Refresh your wardrobe and refresh your spirits with pleasant company and fine accessories fit for a dowager duchess or 2020 presidential candidate
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North Hill Community Mentoring Program
The North Hill Community Mentoring Program will begin its 2019-2020 program on October 12. The program led by professionals and volunteers teaches life skills and character building through activities, exercise, speakers, and crafts. The program meets from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays twice a month from October 12 through May 23. For more information or to obtain a permission slip to attend please visit saintandrewsakron.org or email st.andrews.akron@gmail.com
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Outreach Grants Available
Grace, Sandusky is offering outreach grants. Any individual or organization may request a grant from $200 to $1,000. Grant guidelines and a simple
grant application are available online at
www.gracesandusky.org or at the church.
Projects funded by Grace Church must be completed by September 1, 2020. Grantees will have the opportunity to share written and pictorial information of completed projects. Grant requests for funding that incorporate Christian Episcopal beliefs of learning, serving, and sharing will be given preference.
The grant application deadline is Monday, October 14. (postmarked). Checks will be distributed by December 31. For more information call the Rev. Jan Smith Wood at 419.625.6919.
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Job Openings
NEW: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - St. Paul's, Cleveland Heights; Communications Manager - Trinity Cathedral
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Advanced Godly Play Training
An Advanced Godly Play training will be held in Frankfort, Kentucky on
October 24-26. To attend the training, you must have core training certification, three or more years leading Godly Play sessions, read
Children's Spirituality: What It Is and Why It Matters by Rebecca Nye, and prepare a case study to bring to the training.
Registration is now open.
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Wanted: Parish Coffee Mugs
The Diocese is collecting parish coffee mugs for use at Bellwether Farm. When not in use, the mugs will be showcased on the shelves at Bellwether Farm's coffee station. If you have mugs that you'd like to donate, feel free to drop them off at the Diocesan offices or at Bellwether Farm. If you have questions, please contact Jessica Rocha at 216.774.0459.
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