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In This Issue
July 14, 2015
What's new this week:

School for Ministry offerings in September and October

 

In September 2015, the newly forming diocesan School for Ministry will begin the opportunity for everyone in the Diocese of Southern Ohio to participate.

 

September Offerings:

The Deacon in Worship (Course 2015-01)

What is the deacon's role in worship?  Learn the distinctive place the deacon has in leading worship and how that role invites the entire worshipping community into ministry beyond the walls of the church building.

Friday, September 11, 2015   9 - Noon

 

Theological Reflection: From Scripture to Theology  (Course 2015-02)  
The Rt. Rev. Thomas Breidenthal

Learn the basics of theological reflection and how we move from Scripture to a theological understanding of our faith through the lens of our personal and collective experiences of God.

Friday, September 11, 2015   1 - 4 PM

 

Rule of Life and Beginning Prayer Practices  (Course 2015-03)  
The Rev. Douglas Argue

Students will create or revise a person Rule of Life.  Additionally, students will practice some basic prayer techniques including using the Book of Common Prayer, extemporaneous prayer, silent meditation, and contemplation.

Friday, September 11, 2015   7 - 8:30 PM

 

Biblical Exegesis Meets the World Today  (Course 2015-05) 
The Rev. Dr. Lee Anne Reat & the Rev. Stephen Smith

This class will explore the importance of scholarly study of the Bible's historical and social settings as a precursor to application to pastoral and social issues within the context of the modern day.

Saturday, September 12, 2015   9 to noon

 

The Ministry of Listening: Compassionate Communication (Course 2015-04)  
The Rev. William Sangrey

All ministry, lay or ordained, requires empathic listening skills which invite the other into open and honest relationship.  This class will explore techniques of effective, compassionate communication and include practice of those skills.

Saturday, September 12, 2015    1 - 3.30 p.m.

 

October offerings:

Worship Leader Training [First of Two required sessions]   (Course 2015-WL)
The Rev. Marjorie Menaul

"A Worship Leader is a lay person who regularly leads public worship under the direction of the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith." [Canon III.4.4 TEC]  Licensing requires participation in both sessions.

Saturday, October 10, 2015  9 a.m.-3.30 p.m.

 

 

Register for any course electronically at  https://diosohio.wufoo.com/forms/school-for-ministry-course-registration/ 

 

If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Canon Anne Reed at areed@diosohio.org.

 

Upcoming events
July 20-25: Creative Arts Camp
July 27-Aug 1: Junior Camp
Aug 5-8: Family Camp 3
Rest in peace: John Sawyer
 
John Sawyer John Sawyer, a longtime trustee of the Church Foundation and president emeritus of the Procter Board of Managers, died July 9. He was 90 years old.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gwen Mooney Funeral Home, 4389 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 23 at 11 a.m. at the Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243. 

Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord.
And let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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News from Christ Church Cathedral

 

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Christ Church Cathedral Sunday live streaming

Christ Church Cathedral's 10 a.m. Sunday services are now available through a live stream by going to this link: http://dv2.discovervideo.com/play/?id=fg442f0

 

Recordings of the service will be posted the same day, within 2 hours of the actual service, and can be found at: http://dv2.discovervideo.com/play/vod/?lo=291. We are pleased to be able to offer these Sunday services to those who cannot join us in person.

 

What the Bible really teaches

 

Is Christian scripture truly relevant in a post-modern and post-religious era? Does the Bible offer a position on the ethics of sexuality and class? Is the Bible authoritative? 

 

These and other questions connected to scripture are being explored in a summer offering for adults at Christ Church Cathedral. This discussion class, "What the Bible Really Teaches," is based on the book of the same name by Keith Ward, a former professor of divinity at the University of Oxford. Classes are held every Tuesday through August 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Cathedral Cafe. Feel free to join the discussion as your schedule permits.

 

 

Connecting with...Public Policy

Current headlines/ topics for conversation:

 

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Public News Service: Special health care enrollment available for same-sex Ohio couples

Cincinnati.com: Using soap to fight sex trafficking for All-Star Game

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Public News Service: Ohio works on improving police-community relations

Columbus Dispatch: DeWine hires consultant for new background-check system 

 

EDUCATION

Columbus Dispatch: Postponing reform again; Far fewer passing GED test

 

EMPLOYMENT

Public News Service: Initiative connects Ohio vets with career opportunities

 

ENVIRONMENT 

Columbus Dispatch: Ohio University to switch from coal to natural gas ; Scrapping of mercury-pollution rule for Ohio River under fire

 

FAMILY RELATIONS

Columbus Dispatch: Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling to allow parental equality 

 

GUN CONTROL

Columbus Dispatch: Guns needed in churches, advocate says

 

HEALTHCARE

Columbus Dispatch: Easing of US rule sought to open more Columbus-area psychiatric beds to Medicaid patients; Hepatitis C surge In Central Ohio may spur needle-exchange program; Ohio physicians welcome Medicare paying for end-of-life counseling

Public News Service: OSU expert: "Bed bug epidemic is public health problem"

 

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Toledo Blade: Human-trafficking battle gets an assist Nixle: Cincinnati Police Department Vice currently staffing human trafficking hotline

 

IMMIGRATION

Columbus Dispatch: Cities that welcome immigrants reap benefits, national official says 

 

OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Columbus Dispatch: State budget affects most everyone

 

PRISON REFORM/MINISTRY

The Vindicator: State looks overseas to find lethal drugs

Salon.com: 23 cents an hour: The perfectly legal slavery happening in modern-day America  

 

 

Call to Action:

Standing Together Against Pregnancy Discrimination (Compact for Ohio Families

  

Repeats, reminders, etc.
Retirement savings made easy

Please join us for an informative webinar from the Church Pension Fund
 
cpg logo As a cleric or lay employee of The Episcopal Church, you have the ability to increase your retirement security by saving your own dollars through The Episcopal Church Retirement Savings Plan (RSVP).

Find out why it's so important to begin saving through RSVP even though you have a pension plan. Learn how RSVP can help you maximize your savings, and how saving for retirement won't affect your paycheck as much as you might think. 

We hope you'll attend this important presentation. 

Click below to register:


Cbus EpiscoYouth summer book club

book-stacks-colorful.jpg All youth in Columbus-area congregations (that's those who've finished 6th through 12th grades) are invited to take part in the first-ever Cbus EpiscoYouth Summer Book Club! You don't have to sign up anywhere or commit to attending all three meetings - just read the book(s) and show up at the right time and place to share your thoughts and enjoy mid-afternoon snacks with other EpiscoYouth. This gathering is sponsored by the Diocese of Southern Ohio's Youth & Young Adult Ministries (which means the treats are on us!)

Sunday, July 26, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Starbucks in New Albany (4784 Morse Rd.)
Vivian Apple at the End of the World by Katie Coyle

Sunday, August 16, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Panera next to OSU campus (300 W. Lane Ave.)
You Know What You Have to Do by Bonnie Shimko

Questions?  Contact Fr. Karl Stevens (kstevens@praxiscommunities.org) or Maggie Leidheiser-Stoddard (MaggieLS@StJohnsWorthington.org).

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Job opportunities

Director of Children's Formation and Family Ministries

St. Barnabas, Montgomery, is experiencing exciting new growth in the area of children and families and now seeking a candidate to direct our Christian Education and Family Ministries' programming, ages 3 - 12. The successful candidate will provide leadership in recruitment, training, and oversight to the work of teachers and other volunteers. In addition, in the area of family ministry, responsibilities will include the development and organization of seasonal programming, parenting and family events.
Requirements: Proven experience working with children; good communication skills and the ability to work with parents, volunteers, and children; knowledge of the Episcopal Church and nurturing children of faith.
Position Available: August 15
Flexible Hours: 12 - 15 per week
Please send resume to The Rev. Nancy Turner Jones at clergy@st-barnabas.org


Part-time Children and Youth Formation Director

Trinity Episcopal Church, Hamilton, is seeking someone to create and coordinate programs to develop and grow the faith of our children and youth. This person will nurture our children and teach us to nurture our children as they grow in faith. See more
 

Positions at Bethany School

Bethany School is seeking a full time music teacher for the 2015-16 school year. Qualified candidates must possess Ohio certification.  Experience and Orff certification are preferred. The music teacher would handle daily music classes for grades 1 - 8, as well as four performances throughout the year.


Bethany School is seeking a full time teacher in our sixth-grade program for the 2015-16 school year. Qualified 
candidates must possess a 4-9 Ohio license in the areas of Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies.  Experience is necessary.

Bethany School is an Episcopal school located in Glendale, Ohio. It offers positive working conditions and benefits. Interested applicants should send a resume to pez@bethanyschool.org.

 

Parish Accountant

St. Timothy's, Cincinnati, seeks a part-time accountant (20-30 hours per week based on workload, with benefits)
The Parish Accountant  is responsible for all accounting functions of St. Timothy's, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, preparation of financial statements, payroll preparation, budget preparation, annual reporting. and account analysis and reconciliation. The Parish Accountant will report to the Parish Administrator.

Qualifications: Associates Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years fund accounting OR Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 2 year of fund accounting. Send resumes and cover letter to the HR Committee at brwildman@zoomtown.com.
 

Parish Administrator

Christ Church, Springfield, is seeking a caring and compassionate individual who is able to be an ambassador for the parish in the role of Parish Administrator. This individual will often be the first point of contact for the public and must be both sympathetic to the individual and delicately objective as needed. 

Qualifications include:

  • Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills
  • The ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
  • Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office), including some basic financial record keeping

For a full description of the duties associated with this part-time position, please see http://www.christ-in-springfield.org/files/1614/3264/8747/Parish_Admin_Position_Description_2015.pdf 

 

Youth and Children's Ministry Coordinator
St. Patrick's, Dublin is looking for a coordinator of youth and children's ministries.  The job would entail formation programming, recruiting volunteers, building relationships with families, teaching, curriculum development and activity planning and leadership. Interested parties should contact the Rev. Stephen Smith at revd.up@att.net
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Parish Office Manager

The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, is looking for a full time Parish Office Manager. We seek a candidate who is well-organized with good administrative management skills and 'follow through' to join a vibrant church staff of four clergy and more than a dozen, mostly part time, staff.The candidate should have good technical skills and be comfortable around PCs and Macs. The Parish Office Manager will serve as the communication hub for clergy and staff and be the primary liaison with vendors and service providers. He or she will also be the gatekeeper for building facilities management, coordinating maintenance and repairs, maintaining a database of vendors and providers, and inputting schedule information into the HVAC controls software. The Parish Office Manager will also coordinate with the directors of communications, finance, and membership to assure efficient parish operations. Please send resume to Church of the Redeemer, c/o the Senior Warden, kirkwotj@gmail.com.


Youth Minister

Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati, is currently seeking applicants for the position of Youth Minister of our cathedral. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in both Christian formation and community building, capable of building upon the strong community focus of the departing youth minister and renewing programs that bridge our youth group from our children's Catechesis of the Good Shepherd classes to young adulthood. See more


Associate Musician for Children and Youth

Christ Church Cathedral, a vibrant and inclusive faith community in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a quarter-time associate musician to lead and develop its choral music program for children and youth.

The successful candidate will have at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. choral conducting or sacred music), extensive experience as a choral conductor of children's/youth choirs, and an appreciation of the Anglican sacred music tradition.

Duties for this position will include: leading the Cathedral Choir of Children and Youth in weekly rehearsals, developing and implementing music theory instruction, actively recruiting new choristers, selecting and leading liturgically appropriate anthems in cathedral liturgies, leading the choir at other parishes and concert venues in the city, and directing an annual week-long summer choir camp. For more information about the cathedral and a detailed job description, visit http://www.christchurchcincinnati.org/cccydirector


Director of Music/Organist

St. Philip's, Columbus, is seeking a part-time Director of Music/Organist. Responsibilities include directing and rehearsing Chancel Choir (15 members), selecting music for Sunday services, playing organ for one Sunday service and other service as required/necessary. The music program includes traditional and gospel music.

To apply or for more information, please contact the St. Philip Music Committee at columbus1081@gmail.com


Director of Christian Education

Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield, seeks a person to serve in a half-time position as Director of Christian Education and Coordinator of Outreach Ministries. See more

 

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