Formation – Connections

Train to become a Lay Worship Leader

August 13, 2019

These days, supply clergy can be hard to find - there aren’t enough extra priests in the diocese to make it possible for each church to celebrate the Eucharist every Sunday. All is not lost - there are other po...

Rooted in Jesus: A conference around discipleship

August 6, 2019

e-Connections, Formation

The Episcopal Church Foundation, partnering with Forma, Forward Movement, Missional Voices, Episcopal Preaching Foundation, Evangelism Matters, Episcopal Evangelism Society, The Episcopal Church and the Diocese...

Register now for Lay Discernment workshop

July 30, 2019

e-Connections, Formation

Save the date! On Saturday, October 26, the Commission on Ministry (CoM) will host a discernment workshop for “regular folks” at the Procter Center. We are calling this year’s workshop “Listening with the Ear o...

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Sign up now!

July 30, 2019

Congregations, Connecting, e-Connections, Formation, Relationships

Fr. John and Mrs. Bunmi Agbaje are leading a group on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land November 1- 10, 2019. Spots are still available, and at least two more pilgrims are needed to make the trip. Sign up now - you...

A Conversation About Prayer Book Revision and our Language of Prayer

July 22, 2019

Formation

The Liturgy and Music Commission of the diocese will present Jubilate 2019: A Conversation About Prayer Book Revision and our Language of Prayer on Saturday, November 2 at Christ Church Cathedral. As the Chu...

Professional development sharing

July 18, 2019

Formation, Resources

Professional development grants are available to canonically resident clergy of the diocese and clergy licensed to officiate serving as priests in charge of congregations. Clergy who have received grants to att...

Lay Preachers offer something to chew on

July 18, 2019

Connecting, Formation

In his book, Preaching, author Fred Craddock says that, “ the point is not to get something off the chest but into the heart. To preach, then, is to shout a whisper… The bread of life is broken and offered, but...

Acolyte Leadership certificates now available

July 16, 2019

e-Connections, Formation

If you are responsible for training and leading acolytes, ChurchNext has a new course especially for you. Serving as acolytes gives children the opportunity to “master” the liturgy. They learn what to expect fr...

Lay Worship Leader trainings scheduled

July 16, 2019

e-Connections, Formation

Training for new Lay Worship Leaders, and for people previously licensed whose licenses have lapsed, will be offered twice in the fall of 2019: September 7 and 28 at St. Barnabas, Montgomery (for the Cincinnati...

Helpful resource for Lay Eucharistic Visitors

July 16, 2019

e-Connections, Formation

Lay Eucharistic Visitors are trained at the parish level to take Holy Communion to shut-ins directly from the altar on Sundays, including them in the worship and fellowship of the community. A printed liturgy f...