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NEW! OHIO: Look up -- there's a sign from God [Episcopal News Service] The Diocese of Ohio is counting on people looking up for signs from God. In this case, four of them — 23-foot by 10-foot, eco-friendly blue and white billboards strategically positioned in high-traffic areas in Cleveland, Akron and Toledo that convey the good news of the Episcopal Church: "Welcome, regardless." "God loves you — no exceptions." "Love God. Love your neighbor. Change the world." "If you're looking for a sign from God, here it is." And, beneath each message, a familiar tagline: "The Episcopal Church Welcomes You," along with the Episcopal shield and the diocesan website. Part of a new advertising campaign by the diocese, the four billboards went up at the beginning of February. In little more than a month's time, they've ignited enthusiasm and "sparked requests for matching yard signs for churches, not only from around the diocese but also a few requests from churches outside the diocese," said Martha Wright, diocesan director of communications. Read More...

Message from Bishop Hollingsworth, March 1, 2010 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, I write to notify you that I have given consent to the ordination of the Rev. Canon Mary D. Glasspool as Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Los Angeles. While I do not communicate with you about each episcopal consent process, I realize that this one may have particular import to some of you, and that the result of this process, whichever it is, will doubtless have bearing on relationships within both The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. The reasons for my consenting to this ordination are these: the election process was canonically uncompromised; Canon Glasspool is exceptionally qualified for this ministry and faithful to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of The Episcopal Church; the General Convention of The Episcopal Church has repeatedly, and again recently, determined that the ministries of this church are open to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Read More...

2010 Diocesan Summer Internships The Church beyond your church – Come work in the Diocesan Office this summer and learn about the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Ohio from a whole new perspective. Read More...

Ohio Day at Washington National Cathedral Join us for an exciting Ohio Day weekend at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on April 25! Two free buses will be leaving from Perrysburg, and stopping in Brecksville and Boardman starting at 10:00 and arriving in Washington at about 6:30 p.m, Friday evening. The weekend will include mission projects, Sunday morning Eucharist with well-known evangelist Brian McLaren preaching, and a meeting with broadcast journalist and Episcopalian Judy Woodruff of PBS and CNN on Saturday morning. There will be plenty of free time for sightseeing, as well. The Cathedral designates certain days of the year to honor a particular state, its people, and heritage.  Read More...

JOIN US - Spaces Still Available for the Diocesan Youth Gathering in Washington D.C. Celebrating Ohio Day at Washington National Cathedral A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES ARE AVAILABLE for the Diocesan Youth Gathering in Washington D.C. on April 23-25. Youth will travel by bus and will be staying at St. Mary’s Church in Arlington, Virginia. There will be activities on the bus, a mission project, sightseeing, and worship and a tour of the National Cathedral on April 25, as part of the State of Ohio Day. This event is just for the youth in our diocese in grades 8–12. The cost is $35 and includes meals, lodging, transportation, and sightseeing.  Space is limited to the first 45 youth registering and submitting all the necessary forms. Download scholarship and consent forms here. Registered youth will then have 14 days to submit payment or scholarship assistance form and the signed parental consent. Read More...

Interested in Yard Signs for Your Church? Several churches have expressed interest in yard signs using the same design as the billboards. Since we can get a considerable discount for multiple copies of a sign with the same message, we're offering a 16" by 26" coated poster board with wire frame. The signs will say, "Love God, Love your neighbor, Change the world," or "Welcome . . . regardless!" The colors, like the billboards, will be white text on a blue background. "The Episcopal Church Welcomes You," the Episcopal shield, and the diocesan website will also be included on the signs. The signs last from 3 to 6 months. Please contact Kristin Crites (216-774-0462 or email her at kcrites@dohio.org) for more information.

Billboards Move to New Locations Watch for our billboards, which will change locations in March. Coming up are two in Akron--one on West Market at Maple Street and one on Wooster, east of 24th Street. In Cleveland, the new boards will be on the Berea Freeway near the airport, on Carnegie Avenue, east of E. 71st Street, and on Lakewood Heights Blvd, east of W. 136th Street. Two billboards will also be in new locations in Toledo in March. They are on Reynolds Road, north of Airport, and Secor at Corydon. On Route 30 between Mansfield and Wooster, a billboard will be placed west of Fry Road. A new billboard will also be placed in the Youngstown area, but the location has yet to be decided. Let the Office of Communications (216-774-0456 or mwright@dohio.org ) know what you think of the billboards and if you have any ideas for future locations with a lot of traffic. No interstates or electronic boards, please; they're too expensive.

Diocesan Confirmation Service at Trinity Cathedral A single Diocesan Confirmation service will be held Saturday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Cathedral this year. Although in previous years regional confirmations have been held across the diocese during Easter season, limited participation has made it impractical. At its heart, the service is a diocesan celebration. Having the service at a single venue and having that venue be the Cathedral are two ways by which we embody the diocesan relationship of the participants and all who come together that day. Please contact Eva Cole (216.774.0457 or ecole@dohio.org) by March 26 if anyone from your parish will be presented for Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation at this service, and let her know the total number of participants Read More...

News and Notices

Mission

NEW! Partners in Haiti and Friends in New Orleans Featured in Web Series The two popular web series, Power of Partnerships and Friends of Episcopal Relief & Development, are back this month. Both of these series highlight the importance of partners and supporters in furthering the agency’s mission to help heal a hurting world. This month’s installments focus on work that is being done in the aftermath of the devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, 2010. Read More...

Parish News

The Journey: No Beginning No End A Contemporary Celtic Quiet Day for Lent This is a user-friendly Mini Retreat held at Christ Church, Kent, scheduled for Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will be led by the Rev. John Scott, a Scottish priest who lives in Streetsboro and assists at Christ Church. His experience includes retreats and quiet days on Celtic spirituality, mysticism, contemporary music and art in worship, interfaith relations, and faith and spirituality in the business world. For more information, call 330-673-4604 or email christchurch@neo.rr.com. Read More...

Prayers for Lent

NEW! Lenten Reflections from ERD: Thursday, March 11, 2010 Lenten Reflections from ERD: March 11 It comes from John 14:27. Different translations explain the peace of Christ in different ways. For example: “…the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid” (The New Living Translation). Or: “…I give you my own peace. People of the world also say, ‘Peace’ to you. I do not say it as they say it. Do not let anything trouble your hearts. Do not fear” (The Worldwide English). Both versions make it clear that Jesus’ peace is different. I keep trying to equate His peace with peace in general. I extend to you the peace of Christ, but it only means I don’t hate you. I must surrender my fear or I’ll never get it. The peace of Christ be always with you. —from The Peace, The Holy Eucharist, Book of Common Prayer

NEW! Lenten Reflections from ERD: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Lenten Reflections from ERD: March 10 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; all else be nought to me, save that thou art– —attributed to Dallan Forgaill, 8th century; from Hymn 488, the Hymnal 1982 I’m guessing there are as many visions of God as there are people. We like to imagine this vision as the all-important motivating force in our lives, but the fact is we spend much more energy on earning a living, putting food on the table, educating our children. Read More...

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New or Modified Documents to Download

• Prayer Vigil for the Life of Lawrence Reynolds
  Monday, March 15, 2010. Chapel of the Cross, St. Paul's, 2747 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights.
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New Calendar Items

March, 2010

• Mar 20: Safeguarding God's Children Training
  

  Location: Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland

  To reserve a space, contact Ginger Bitikofer, gbitikofer@dohio.org or 216-774-0407.
  

  
  9:30 AM-12:30 PM.
  
• Mar 27: The Journey: No Beginning No End
  

  A Contemporary Celtic Quiet Day for Lent. Led by the Rev. John Scott, a Scottish priest. All are welcome.

  
  10:00 AM- 2:00 PM.
  

April, 2010

• Apr 1: Bridges Out of Poverty Community Training
  

  Location: Riverwood Community Chapel, Room 101, 1407 Fairchild Ave., Kent

  Have you ever wondered why people remain poor? This training shows what drives the way people live, think and behave in all economic classes and illustrates the community tools to prevent, alleviate or reduce poverty. Bridges defines the hidden rules and barriers that keep people poor.

  Register today! http://www.empowerportage.com or 330-297-7027, ext. 314

  
  5:30 PM- 8:30 PM.