Advocacy briefing for March 30, 2021
Ohio House hearing cancelled on bill to arm teachers with minimal gun safety training
The Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee cancelled its March 25 hearing on HB 99, which would allow school districts to ar...
Advocacy briefing for March 23, 2021
HB 99 would permit staff with minimal training to carry loaded guns in schools
The Criminal Justice Committee of the Ohio House is hearing opponent testimony on HB 99 on Thursday, March 25, either written or o...
Sustainable Development Grants awarded
The Sustainable Development Grant (SDG) Committee is pleased to share that 100% of 2021 funding has been paid to three incredible missions: Partners-in-Mission-in-Liberia, Street Business School, and Infinite C...
Advocacy update: Federal Relief Bill expands health insurance aid, eligibility
Starting April 1, uninsured or self-insured Americans may qualify for significant new savings provided by the federal relief bill signed into law March 11. The pandemic Open Enrollment period launched by Presid...
Diocesan-wide confirmation class
Calling all confirmands: The diocesan Formation team will be offering a diocesan-wide confirmation class via Zoom!
Join us on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom to learn about our Episcopal tradition throu...
Youth social-justice Stations of the Cross
Youth and young adults of the diocese are invited to join to create a diocesan Stations of the Cross, justice style! The goal is to create a diocesan-wide video comprised of stations recorded by youth and young...
Advocacy update: American Rescue Plan huge lift to children in poverty
It’s a joy to be able to share good news for everyone who’s been striving to prevent a massive rise in hunger, evictions, and to prevent havoc to students from preschool through college. Please read this overvi...
Monthly Ohio redistricting briefing March 8
Because Ohio is severely gerrymandered and we have a brand new process for drawing both state and Congressional districts, the national non-profit All On The Line has made Ohio one of its nine priority states.
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The Book of Remembrance
You might ask: Just what is this Book of Remembrance?
The Book of Remembrance, started in 1926 by women of the diocese, is a listing by parish of deceased women whose congregations want to honor their memory...
Next Zoom gathering to focus on mental health
The subject for our next laity Zoom gathering with the bishop (Tuesday, March 2, 6:30 p.m.) is coping with mental health issues among adults and teens in our congregations that are brought on by the restriction...