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 July 19, 2011 |
Do you have the wRite Stuff? 
The second annual wRite Stuff congregation newsletter competition is now accepting entries for the 2012 awards.
The competition has divisions for both printed and electronic newsletters, with multiple categories within each division. Independent judges will assess the entries and award the gold, silver or bronze Quill to the outstanding entries in each category. Anyone who contributes to a congregation's newsletter (ie. editor, priest, volunteer writer) is eligible to enter their work. Winners will be announced at the annual diocesan convention in November. The wRite Stuff offers an opportunity not only for church communicators to show off their hard work but also for getting valuable feedback on how to improve communications at your church. Judges are asked to provide critical evaluations of all entries, not just the winners. And winning entries with some judges' comments will be on display at convention for gathering ideas to improve your own newsletter. The competition covers communications for the "program year" of September 2011 to June 2012. The deadline for entries is September 10. Entry requirements and entry forms can be found at http://www.diosohio.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/3153784Mail entries to Julie Murray at Diocesan House, 412 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Entries must be received by Sept. 10 and will not be returned. Winning entries will be displayed at convention. Direct any questions to Julie Murray at jmurray@diosohio.org or 800.582.1712, ext. 110. |
| Mission Grant applications online
Applications for 2013 Mission Grants from the Commission on Congregational Life are now available online. The application deadline is Sept. 15.
The mission of the Commission on Congregational Life is to assist congregations and communities of faith to be viable Episcopal presences in their respective contexts by:
- helping communicate the good news of Jesus Christ to all;
- initiating and encouraging the founding of new congregations and communities of faith;
- helping communities to use the hallmarks of health as guidelines;
- aiding the growth and change of existing congregations and communities of faith and practice;
- and assisting the closing and relocation of congregations and communities of faith and practice as may prove necessary.
The mission grant application can be found on the Grants page under the Congregations tab on the diocesan website. If you have any questions, please contact the Rev. Canon Jack Koepke at jkoepke@diosohio.org or 800.582.1712. |
Convention news
 As the 138th annual convention approaches, the diocese will send a convention newsletter every two weeks with information to help you learn more about convention issues and prepare for the annual gathering.
Please visit the convention page on the website at www.diosohio.org/digital_faith/ac2012 to learn more.
If you have questions, e-mail Richelle Thompson, chair of Dispatch of Business, at rthompson@diosohio.org.
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Available
St. John's Worthington has 29 black sleeveless cassocks and cottas in various sizes available to donate to a congregation in need. Please contact Sara Seidel at saras@stjohnsworthington.org for more information.
Yamaha Electone B-10A organ, excellent condition. Includes bench, original manuals, and a small amount of music. $150. Please contact Sara Seidel (saras@stjohnsworthington.org) for more information.
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| Apply for the position of Executive Officer of General Convention of the Episcopal Church
This position is open to an active Episcopalian, either clergy or lay, and calls for a thorough understanding of the polity of the Episcopal Church, supervisory responsibilities and a working knowledge of parliamentary procedures. There is extensive travel throughout the Episcopal Church associated with the position.
Among the duties of the position are: to serve as Executive Officer for General Convention, and, if elected, as Secretary to Executive Council; to coordinate the work of the Committees, Commissions, Agencies, and Boards (CCABs) that are funded by General Convention; to supervise and manage the General Convention office staff, located at the Church Center in New York City; to participate as a member of the executive oversight group of the churchwide DFMS staff.
Deadline for applications is Friday, September 21. Employment begins no later than January 1, 2013, following the retirement of the current Executive Officer, the Rev. Canon Dr. Gregory Straub.
The search committee includes our own Deborah J. Stokes from St. Philip's, Columbus, and a member of the Episcopal Church's Executive Council.
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Upcoming Events
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Click here to see the diocesan calendar |
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Take a virtual tour around the diocese
The Diocese of Southern Ohio has launched an innovative, web-based tool for evangelism - a virtual, 360-degree tour of the nave/sanctuary of each of our congregations that will be connected with Google Places. Congregations are being photographed and coming online now--check them out! Coming soon: Christ Church Cathedral
St. Thomas, Terrace Park
St. John, Lancaster
Trinity on Capitol Square, Columbus
St. Stephen's, Columbus
For more information about Google virtual 360-degree tours, contact Richelle Thompson at rthompson@diosohio.org or 800.582.1712. |
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Theology of Adulthood St. Peter's, Delaware, will host a day-long workshop, "The Adults in the Room: Being a Grown-Up for the Sake of Our Children," on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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Daniel Heischman |
The presenter will be the Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, D.D., executive director of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), and author of the book Good Influence: Teaching the Wisdom of Adulthood, now in its second printing. The workshop will focus on the role that adults (parents and/or educators) play in the development of young people. Parents, pastors, teachers and the public are invited to attend the workshop and reflect and discuss on how we can help our children in their development. The cost for this event is $15.00 which includes registration and a boxed lunch. Childcare will be offered. To register or for more information contact Marilyn Sesler at mbs.1002@live.com. You can also register and pay online at the diosohio.org event list. St. Peter's is pleased to offer this event, and gives thanks to the Faith in Life Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio for its sponsorship. To learn more about Faith in Life or the diocese go to www.diosohio.org.
St. Peter's is located at 45 W. Winter Street in Delaware. Call 740.369.3175 for more information.
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Regional Conference for Order of St. Luke
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Episcopal Night at the Cincinnati Reds Sept. 21
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Join your fellow Episcopalians for a great night out at the ballpark and raise funds for a young adult mision trip by attending the third annual Episcopal Night at the Reds Game on Friday, September 21.
The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ballpark at 7:10 p.m. We have 150 tickets in Section 536 available; cost is $10 each. The deadline to order tickets is Sept. 9, but tickets are going fast--so order yours today!
For more information contact Maggie Foster, Assistant Director of Youth Ministries at ayouth@diosohio.org. |
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