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Bishop Breidenthal: Further reflection on reparations

August 11, 2020

Dear friends in Christ, A few weeks ago I renewed my call for a diocesan conversation about reparations — a call I first made in my address to convention last November. Some of the feedback I’ve received mov...

Bishop Breidenthal sermon July 26, 2020

July 28, 2020

Bishop Breidenthal, e-Connections

Proper 12a, July 26, 2020 Sermon live-streamed from Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati, on Sunday, July 26, 2020 Here we are in the long liturgical non-season stretching from Pentecost and Trinity to Adv...

Action alert on voting rights and guns in schools

July 28, 2020

e-Connections, Public Policy

Ohio Senate Committee debating bills on voter rights and gun safety, probably week of Aug. 3 Voting rights and gun safety are priority issues for The Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Southern Ohio, supported by multiple resolutions passed by General and Di...

Solar team to speak at sustainability summit

July 28, 2020

Creation Care, e-Connections

Two members of our diocesan Solar Team will speak at the Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit on Thursday, August 6, from 3:30-4:30 pm (online). The Rev. Craig Foster and Ken Wright will describe the Solariz...

Announcements from the bishop July 20, 2020

July 20, 2020

Bishop Breidenthal, e-Connections

Dear friends in Christ, I pray this finds you well in this complex time. I am writing to you today about several things: 1. Reparations As you may recall, I announced my desire to invite us as a diocese to b...

Racial justice and the work of Lillian Smith

July 14, 2020

e-Connections

Lillian WHO? you might ask. Hers is not a household name, but should be. Lillian Smith reflected on her own white privilege in the Jim Crow South, deplored what she saw, and set out to change herself and the world. If you have ever wondered what you can do to ...

Call to action: Ohio SB 317

July 14, 2020

e-Connections, Public Policy

SB 317 would allow adults with minimal or no safety training to carry loaded guns in Ohio schools. Please write immediately to Sen. Bill Coley to express your views on this bill. Under current Ohio law, all ...

Bishop Breidenthal sermon July 12, 2020

July 12, 2020

Bishop Breidenthal, e-Connections

A sermon for a virtual visitation at St. John, Town Street, (Columbus) on July 12, 2020. Text: Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23. “A sower went out to sow. The seeds that fell on the road were eaten by birds. The seed...

Bishop Breidenthal: We honor the state by respecting the governor’s orders

July 6, 2020

Bishop Breidenthal, e-Connections

Dear friends, This weekend I sent a message to all our clergy and wardens asking them to abide by our governor’s decision to restore restrictions on a number of business and social activities in counties in Ohio that have been experiencing sharper increases...

Bishop Breidenthal: Important Information Regarding COVID-19

July 5, 2020

Bishop Breidenthal, e-Connections

Dear Sisters and Brothers, I hope this letter finds you well during this most turbulent of times. Governor DeWine unveiled a new color-coded warning system for the state of Ohio at a news conference this...