e-Connections – Page 3

Nominations now accepted for Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna

February 9, 2021

Is there a senior member of your congregation who is the epitome of positive aging? The Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna of the Diocese of Southern Ohio is now accepting nominations for candidates to be induc...

Training during the pandemic

February 9, 2021

e-Connections, Resources

Although we are not able to offer in-person trainings at this time due to COVID-19, Safe Church training and Anti-Racism are still both available to all in the diocese, and are a requirement for those who hold ...

Lenten Film Club

February 9, 2021

e-Connections, Formation, Lent

Looking for a Lenten formation practice for yourself, your family or your church? How about the spiritual practice of watching movies? The Rev. Jed Dearing has created an opportunity to engage in a different...

Restoring fairness and transparency in US elections

February 9, 2021

e-Connections, Public Policy

HR 1, the For the People Act, has been re-introduced in the new Congress and offers important remedies to many serious distortions in the American electoral system: barriers to voting, gerrymandering, and the d...

New online learning portal has large catalogue of courses

February 2, 2021

e-Connections

The diocesan Formation Team has been working on a new online learning portal for the diocese, which can be found here: https://dso.pathwritght.com/library. They have also compiled some recommended courses if yo...

Time running out to take diocesan-wide survey

February 2, 2021

e-Connections

Thank you to all who have completed the survey now underway to help us understand the life and ministry of our diocese as we look toward the search for our next bishop. The initial response has been strong - bu...

Gun Violence Prevention

February 2, 2021

e-Connections

This week we remember victims of gun violence, both those who have died and those who are left to mourn. The Episcopal Church has called for laws that reduce the threat of gun violence (see the diocesan website...

Public Policy/Advocacy update for Feb 2, 2021

February 2, 2021

e-Connections, Public Policy

Following up on last week’s report, HR 1, For the People Act of 2021, was introduced Jan. 4 in the new session of Congress, sponsored by Rep. John Sarbanes, (D-Maryland). This includes a number of reforms desi...

Email spoofing alert

February 2, 2021

e-Connections

The diocese has received several reports from clergy that they have received an "odd" email from Bishop Price, asking for gift cards for COVID patients. This email is fraudulent. If you received it, please d...

Advocacy updates, January 26

January 26, 2021

e-Connections, Public Policy

Following up on the Rev. Lee Anne Reat’s post two weeks ago (Advocacy: Where Do We Stand?) about priority issues for the Episcopal Church and our diocese, this week we’re highlighting civil rights in two issues...