We are delighted to welcome you to the Midwest Region of the Union of Black Episcopalians.
Together, we celebrate our rich heritage, deepen our faith, and continue the work of racial justice, leadership development, and spiritual renewal within The Episcopal Church. We invite you to explore, connect, and join us in building beloved community across our region.
The Rev. Robin Woodberry, Midwest Regional Director
The Rev. Emery Washington: Diocese of Missouri
The Reverend Canon Edward L. Warner Chapter
Bishop Quintin E. Primo: Chicago, IL
Wilma Ruth Combs: Cleveland, OH
Leadership:
President: Lera Doneghy
Vice President: Rev. Robin Woodberry
Secretary/Treasurer: Lois Jackson
Chaplain: The Rt. Rev. Arthur B. Williams, Jr.
The Bishop Herbert Thompson Jr: Diocese of Southern Ohio.
President: The Rev. Benjamin Spears Hardy
email: bspearehardy@smecdayton.org
Vice President: The Rev. Canon Aaron Rogers
email: arogers@diosohio.org
Secretary: Barbara Bass
email: bbass@smecdayton.org
Treasurer: Triná Owens-Rogers
email: tnown@yahoo.com
The Rev. Tollie Caution/ Indianapolis Diocese
President: Vacant
Vice President: Louise Boling
Secretary: Louise Boling
email: milicentw@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Michael McGraw
email: mcm.indy.net@gmail.com
Chaplain: Valeria Phillips
The Rt. Rev. Herbert Thompson Chapter
President: The Rev. Dr. Benjamin Speare-Hardy
email: bspearehardy@smecdayton.org
phone: 937-321-8154
Vice-President: Canon Missioner The Rev. Aaron Rogers
Address: 2839 Morningridge Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45211
email: arogers@diosohio.org
phone: 314-420-4851
Secretary: Mrs. Barbara Bass
email: bbass@smecdayton.org
phone:937-313-3193
Treasurer: Mrs. Trina Owens-Rogers
email: tnown@yahoo.com
phone: 314-749-3539
Virtual Midwest Regional Gathering – February 28th, 2026:
Meeting Dates & Times
Chapter Meetings Please Contact the President.
