Love God. Love your neighbor. Change the world.

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1 The Episcopal Diocese of Ohio The 2018 Bishop s Annual Appeal Love God. Love your neighbor. Change the world.

2 It is only through your continued support that we are able to make such a difference in the lives of so many. I give thanks for your generous spirit and for your continued giving BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL Dear friend and colleague, This year, as we begin the third century of our ministry together as the Diocese of Ohio, we replicate in many ways the pioneer spirit of our ecclesial and spiritual forebears. In parishes and as a diocese, we reach out in vital ways to the communities we serve. We offer pastoral companionship to stranger and friend. We advocate, both in word and action, for the wellbeing of all God s beloved, and especially for those whose voices are suppressed. We teach and encourage care of the creation God has provided as our temporal home. We seek ever deeper lives of prayer and devotion, and we strive to model our lives after the self-sacrificing life of Jesus. The Bishop s Annual Appeal allows us the resources to live more fully into our vocation as the body of Christ. Last year the Appeal raised for the first time more than $300,000, thanks to the generosity of 560 households. $100,000 of that went directly to Episcopal Community Services (ECS) to support parish-based ministries serving local communities. These important outreach ministries feed the hungry, educate children and young adults, provide spiritual freedom for people who are in prison, give hope to those who are struggling, and provide critical assistance to those in need. Funds raised through the Appeal also help to underwrite mission trips and leadership development. They provide summer internships for high school and college students. They support our students in residential seminaries, as well in our distance learning collaboration with Bexley Seabury Seminary. They help provide positions for newly ordained clergy in contexts where their ministries can be challenged and flourish. It is only through your continued support that we are able to make such a difference in the lives of so many. I give thanks for your generous spirit and for your continued giving. Gratefully, The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr. Bishop of Ohio

3 How will you change the world? For more information: Laura Hnat Chief Development Officer Episcopal Diocese of Ohio 2230 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH

4 The 2018 Bishop s Annual Appeal How will you change the world? YES, I would like to support the work of our Diocese. Enclosed is my gift/pledge of: Every day, people in our diocese help to change the world by putting into action our shared commitment to love God, to love our neighbors, and to change the world. Bishop s Partner (gift of $1,000 or more): q $1,000 q $2,500 q $ The Bishop s Annual Appeal supports parishes response to people in need, clergy and lay formation opportunities, youth leadership development, outreach ministries, and many other important initiatives that further God s Mission to heal the world. GOD. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR. q I prefer to make a pledge for 2018 of $ I will pay: q Monthly q Quarterly q Semi-Annually Payment Method: q C heck enclosed (Payable to The Diocese of Ohio) q C harge my credit card: CHANGE THE # Expires WORLD. Signature q I would like this gift to be in: q honor of q memory of or q thanksgiving for: If you wish us to notify the family of the gift please complete: Please notify Address Please complete: Name (print) Address City State Zip Phone Parish & City q I have named the Diocese in my will. q Please send me information about how to include the diocese in my/our will or estate planning. through showing our children how to walk with Jesus You can also make your gift online at LOVE Contributor: q $500 q $250 q $100 q $

5 2017 Episcopal Community Services Programs PROGRAM PARISH, CITY Beatitude House St. Peter s, Ashtabula Beatitude House St. John s, Youngstown Family Promise of Summit County St. Paul s, Akron Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County Trinity Church, New Philadelphia Supervised Visitation Grace Church, Sandusky Supportive Housing (WINGS) Christ Church, Warren Viola Startzman Free Clinic St. James s, Wooster Winter Sanctuary Emergency Homeless Shelter St. Paul s, Mount Vernon Community Meal St. Paul s, Norwalk Food for Familes at Marion-Sterling School Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland Food for Thought Mobile Food Pantry St. Paul s, Oregon Food Pantry St. Andrew s, Mentor Good Shepherd Luncheon St. Stephen s, East Liverpool Oberlin Weekday Community Meal Christ Church, Oberlin Red Door Food Pantry St. John s, Youngstown St. James Lunch Program St. James s, Painesville St. Luke s Family Night/Mobile Pantry St. Luke s, Cleveland St. Paul s Community Meal St. Paul s, Akron St. Paul s Free Farmers Market St. Paul s, Medina St. Paul s Hot Meals St. Paul s, Mount Vernon Taft Mobile Food Pantry St. John s, Youngstown 24-hour Crisis Response Program St. Paul s, Akron Community Youth Group Mentoring Grace Church, Sandusky Family Education & Support Group St. Barnabas, Bay Village Family Education Plan (FEP) Program Trinity Church, Toledo Great Music without Barriers St. Peter s, Ashtabula Helping Young Families - Achieve Self-Sufficiency St. Paul s, Cleveland Hts. Interchurch Social Services St. Paul s, Mt. Vernon Presidential Park Community Garden St. Peter s, Ashtabula North Hill Community Mentoring Program St. Andrew s, Akron St. Andrew s Outreach Ministries St. Andrew s, Cleveland St. Thomas Veterans Meet and Greet St. Thomas, Berea 33 Programs Total

6 The 2018 Bishop s Annual Appeal How will you change the world? YES, I would like to support the work of our Diocese. Enclosed is my gift/pledge of: Every day, people in our diocese help to change the world by putting into action our shared commitment to love God, to love our neighbors, and to change the world. Bishop s Partner (gift of $1,000 or more): q $1,000 q $2,500 q $ The Bishop s Annual Appeal supports parishes response to people in need, clergy and lay formation opportunities, youth leadership development, outreach ministries, and many other important initiatives that further God s Mission to heal the world. GOD. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR. q I prefer to make a pledge for 2018 of $ I will pay: q Monthly q Quarterly q Semi-Annually Payment Method: q C heck enclosed (Payable to The Diocese of Ohio) q C harge my credit card: CHANGE THE # Expires WORLD. Signature q I would like this gift to be in: q honor of q memory of or q thanksgiving for: If you wish us to notify the family of the gift please complete: Please notify Address Please complete: Name (print) Address City State Zip Phone Parish & City q I have named the Diocese in my will. q Please send me information about how to include the diocese in my/our will or estate planning. through showing our children how to walk with Jesus You can also make your gift online at LOVE Contributor: q $500 q $250 q $100 q $