Union of Black Episcopalians

09/03/2026

Join us for tonight's Virtual Bible Study

Come deepen your understanding of scripture as it relates to life today. The Rev. Deacon Dr. Lavonnie Perry Claybon will lead us tonight, Thursday, September 3rd at 8 p.m.(EST).

The Rev. Deacon Dr. Lavonnie Perry Claybon is a Transitional Deacon in The Episcopal Church, serving as Curate at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Collierville, Tennessee, and as Southeast Regional Director for the Union of Black Episcopalians. She is an educator and servant leader whose ministry reflects a deep commitment to faith formation, education, community engagement, and empowering the next generation. Dr. Perry Claybon also values the historic and continuing ministry of our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and believes in strengthening the connection between UBE, the Church, HBCU communities, and young adults.

Dr. Perry Claybon is also the founder of Project C.A.R.E.S., a ministry dedicated to supporting children, youth, and young adults through tutoring, enrichment, ACT preparation, mentoring, and community outreach. She has a special passion for helping young people recognize their God-given gifts and for encouraging the Church to create spaces where the next generation can grow in faith, leadership, confidence, and purpose.

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Union of Black Episcopalians is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99494234884?pwd=Ui9pL0k2RG9kckxsRENlakFJK1psUT09

Meeting ID: 994 9423 4884
Passcode: 533201

09/02/2026

Join us tomorrow for Virtual Bible Study

Come deepen your understanding of scripture as it relates to life today. The Rev. Deacon Dr. Lavonnie Perry Claybon will lead us tomorrow, Thursday, September 3rd at 8 p.m.(EST).

The Rev. Deacon Dr. Lavonnie Perry Claybon is a Transitional Deacon in The Episcopal Church, serving as Curate at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Collierville, Tennessee, and as Southeast Regional Director for the Union of Black Episcopalians. She is an educator and servant leader whose ministry reflects a deep commitment to faith formation, education, community engagement, and empowering the next generation. Dr. Perry Claybon also values the historic and continuing ministry of our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and believes in strengthening the connection between UBE, the Church, HBCU communities, and young adults.

Dr. Perry Claybon is also the founder of Project C.A.R.E.S., a ministry dedicated to supporting children, youth, and young adults through tutoring, enrichment, ACT preparation, mentoring, and community outreach. She has a special passion for helping young people recognize their God-given gifts and for encouraging the Church to create spaces where the next generation can grow in faith, leadership, confidence, and purpose.

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Union of Black Episcopalians is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99494234884?pwd=Ui9pL0k2RG9kckxsRENlakFJK1psUT09

Meeting ID: 994 9423 4884
Passcode: 533201

09/01/2026

Join us tonight for Prayer Line!

To join Zoom Meeting click here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84519144387?pwd=Nk8vRHdrZ1pNMC9vOVNPOEdFTUtqUT09

MEETING ID: 845 1914 4387
PASSCODE: 150370

08/31/2026

Join us for Virtual Bible Study

Come deepen your understanding of scripture as it relates to life today. The Rev. Deacon Dr. Lavonnie Perry Claybon will lead us this Thursday, September 3rd at 8 p.m.(EST).

The Rev. Deacon Dr. Lavonnie Perry Claybon is a Transitional Deacon in The Episcopal Church, serving as Curate at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Collierville, Tennessee, and as Southeast Regional Director for the Union of Black Episcopalians. She is an educator and servant leader whose ministry reflects a deep commitment to faith formation, education, community engagement, and empowering the next generation. Dr. Perry Claybon also values the historic and continuing ministry of our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and believes in strengthening the connection between UBE, the Church, HBCU communities, and young adults.

Dr. Perry Claybon is also the founder of Project C.A.R.E.S., a ministry dedicated to supporting children, youth, and young adults through tutoring, enrichment, ACT preparation, mentoring, and community outreach. She has a special passion for helping young people recognize their God-given gifts and for encouraging the Church to create spaces where the next generation can grow in faith, leadership, confidence, and purpose.

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Union of Black Episcopalians is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99494234884?pwd=Ui9pL0k2RG9kckxsRENlakFJK1psUT09

Meeting ID: 994 9423 4884
Passcode: 533201

08/28/2026

08/12/2026

Repose of the Soul: Dianne Hardin Ebbs (1946 - 2026)

Dianne Ebbs, longtime lay leader in the diocese, died on Tuesday, August 4th.

Dianne, a retired school principal and superintendent, offered decades of leadership among the people and congregations of the Diocese of Southern Ohio. A member of Christ Church Cathedral, she served on a number of diocesan boards and committees, including but not limited to the Reparations Task Force (co-chair) and the Commission on Reparative Justice, the Sesquicentennial Committee, the Lawrence Home Association, the Minority Empowerment Initiative Trust (MEIT), Becoming Beloved Community Task Force, the Bishop Herbert Thompson Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (President), the Commission on Ministry, and the Social Justice and Public Policy Commission.

As was shared in Christ Church Cathedral's announcement, "Dianne was a pillar of the Cathedral and Diocese of Southern Ohio. Through her faithful service, steadfast commitment, and generous spirit, she touched the lives of countless people and helped shape the life and ministry of our community for many years. She will be deeply missed."

Click here to read the family's obituary: https://cremationcincinnati.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/5734181/Ebbs-Dianne/index.php

Please hold Dianne's family and friends in your prayers as they grieve and remember her life, especially her son, Charles.

Funeral & Other Details:
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, September 12 at Noon
Christ Church Cathedral
318 E 4th St,
Cincinnati, OH 45202

In lieu of flowers, gifts in honor of Dianne's life and ministry may be made to the Christ Church Cathedral Summer Reading Program.

Almighty God, with whom still live the spirits of those who die in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful are in joy and felicity: We give you heartfelt thanks for the good examples of all your servants, who, having finished their course in faith, now find rest and refreshment. May we, with all who have died in the true faith of your holy Name, have perfect fulfillment and bliss in your eternal and everlasting glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. - BCP, pg. 503