Actions of the 143rd Annual Convention

143rd Convention
Elections Elected by unanimous ballot: Budget Committee Cheryl Lyman, St. Philip’s, Columbus Diocesan Council, Clergy The Rev. Sallie Schisler, Christ Church, Ironton The Rev. AJ Stack, St. Peter’s, Gal...

A welcome from the Dean

143rd Convention
Dear Friends in Christ, The Very Rev. Gail Greenwell It is my privilege to warmly welcome you to the city of Cincinnati for the 143rd Convention of the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Each year, the congregati...

Breakout sessions: Exodus Experiences

143rd Convention
Spend time exploring the inspirational stories of Exodus experiences from people who have embraced the wilderness and are allowing God to lead them toward the Promised Land. Two session times will be held Fr...

Dinner in the neighborhood

143rd Convention
And now, for something completely different – on Friday, instead of a banquet, we are encouraging people to get out into the neighborhood in small groups and have “Dinner in the Neighborhood.” In addition to a ...

Voting at convention

143rd Convention
Voting for offices will be online, so voting clergy and certified delegates should plan to bring a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Links to our online voting site can be found on the convention website (https://d...

Nominations

143rd Convention
Convention will elect several people to leadership positions in the diocese. Additional nominations are being received until October 31. A complete lineup of all nominees is listed on the convention website (ht...

Resolutions

143rd Convention
R2017-01: In Support of the Abolishment of the Death Penalty in Ohio Resolved, that the Diocese of Southern Ohio reaffirm The Episcopal Church’s longstanding call to put an end to the death penalty, in recogni...