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| Embracing Christ, Engaging the World
April 30, 2010 Issue 4.3
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The Diocese of Kentucky is called to engage the world as a witness to
Christ
through worship, study, fellowship, evangelism, social justice
and service.
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Summer Reads
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Do vacations and holidays take you out of town?
Consider joining
or forming
A Portable Book Discussion Group.
One Episcopalian, Mary Jane Glauber, has volunteered to start an online book discussion group for bloggers interested in reading about social justice issues. She was the Kentucky representative for the Episcopal Public Policy Network at Ecumenical Advocacy Days held in Washington D.C. in March.
She is willing to moderate an online discussion on one of these books:
Sister Helen Prejean's "Dead Man Walking," which was also made into a movie. It recounts her experience as a pastor to a prison inmate on death row. Glauber says Prejean, who spoke at the advocacy event, has a great sense of humor, which she uses to get her point across.
"Paranoia, the 21st-century Fear" by Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman. This book, Glauber says, identifies a rise in paranoia and xenophobia today and speculates that the paranoia may be fueled by various social and cultural phenomena, including sensationalized, repetitive news coverage of violent events such as the 9/11 terrorist attack, which can result in exaggerated fear. Let us know if you'd like to join or form a blogging book discussion group. We'll try to link you up.
Send an email note with your book preference to
enews@episcopalky.org
with the following subject notation:
Summer Reads |
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Weekly Prayer Calendar
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May 2 - Pray for The Anglican Church of Kenya and in the diocese for Grace
Church, Hopkinsville, the Rev. Dr. Bill Watson, rector, and for St.
John's Church, the Rev. Matt Bradley, rector.
May 9 - Pray for The Anglican Church of Korea and in the diocese for St. Luke's Chapel, the Rev. Dr. Georgine Buckwalter, chaplain.
May 16 - Pray for Anglican Communion Sunday, for the Diocese of Colorado and in
our diocese for St. Paul's Church, Henderson, Bob Strange, parish
administrator.
May 23 - Pray for the Province of the Sudan and in the diocese for St. Francis in the Fields Church, the Rev. Robin Jennings, rector.
May 30 - Pray for The Church of the Province of Melanesia and in our diocese for the budget committee.
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Diocesan Calendar
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May 2 - Bishop's Visitation, St. John's Church, 1620 W. Main St., Murray.
May 2 - Bishop's Visitation, Grace Church, 216 E. Sixth St., Hopkinsville.
May 2 - Ordination of Richard Paxton, 2 p.m. (CT), Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Broadway St., Paducah.
May 4 - Trustees and Council Executive Committee Meeting, 12-1:30 p.m. (ET), Diocesan Conference Room, Diocesan House, 425 S. Second St., Louisville.
May 7-8 - School of Ministry, All Saints' Conference Center, Leitchfield.
May 9 - Bishop's Visitation, St. Luke's Chapel, Episcopal Church Home, 7504 Westport Road, Louisville.
May 13 - Bishop's Visitation, Ascension Church, 211 N. Third St.,
Bardstown.
May 14 - Fresh Start, All Saints' Conference Center, Leitchfield.
May 14 - "Walkabout" by all nominees for eighth bishop, 7 p.m. (CT) Friday, May 14, at Grace Church, 216 E. Sixth St., Hopkinsville.
May 15 - "Walkabout" by all nominees for eighth bishop, 5 p.m. (ET) Saturday, May 15, at Christ Church Cathedral, 425 S. Second St., Louisville.
May 16 - Bishop visitation, St. Paul's Church, Henderson, which is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the church.
May 18 - Trustees & Council Meeting, 4-8 p.m., place to be determined.
May 23 - Bishop's Visitation, St. Francis in the Fields Church, 6710 Wolf Pen Branch Road, Harrods Creek.
May 25 - Commission on Ministry, 5-9 p.m., place to be determined.
May 31 - Memorial Day: Diocesan offices are closed.
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Also happening
in the diocese
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May 8 - "How to Raise a Resilient Child" with Dr. Lee Baucom, St. Matthew's Church, 330 N. Hubbards Lane, Louisville.
May 8 - Contemplative Outreach of Kentucky "Introduction to
Centering Prayer," 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET), Louisville. For location and other information, call Elayne Roose (502) 451-1738, Norton Health Care Office of Church and Health Ministries'.
May 16 - 150th Anniversary of the Consecration of St. Paul's Church, 5 S.
Green St., Henderson. Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m.
(CT) with coffee following. Anniversary Concert of Organ
and Vocal Music, 4 p.m., with reception following.
May 23 - Brian D. McLaren, 7 p.m. (ET), Dimensions of Faith series, St.
Matthew's Church, 330 N. Hubbards Lane.
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Fourth ordination May 2
Three School of Ministry graduates ordained deacons in Louisville By Janet Irwin Diocesan Staff Writer  Last weekend, God answered the prayers of many faithful members of the
Diocese of Kentucky, past and present, through the ordinations of three
vocational deacons, the first of five scheduled this spring and summer.
Of course all deacons are called forth, recognized and ordained in
answer to the prayers of many. But the three new deacons and the two
candidates awaiting ordination are different. Read moreCopy of ordination sermon |
Christian educators begin planning how to use lifelong learning charter
Martha Holland, department communications chair
On a rainy weekend at the end of April a dozen Episcopalians met at All
Saints' Conference Center to discuss the implications of the Charter
For Lifelong Christian Formation for our diocese. The Charter was
approved at General Convention last summer, and by the diocesan
convention in February. Now the job is to move it from a document to a
useable tool for our congregations.
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New chaplain for river ministry appointed
Oliver Brewer, Seamen's Church Institute
The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) has appointed the Rev. Kempton D. Baldridge to serve as its new Ministry on the River (MOR) chaplain, serving the Ohio River region, effective June 1. He replaces the Rev. Jim Wilkinson, the SCI's first chaplain dedicated to serve the ministry on the river full time. Wilkinson, who was based in Louisville at Diocesan House, is retiring at the end of April. The river ministry's office will be moved to the SCI's Kentucky Center for Maritime Education in Paducah.
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Trinity Church, Russellville, has new vicar
The Rev. Geoffrey Butcher has been called as the vicar of Trinity Church, Russellville. He began his duties on Palm Sunday.
 Butcher recently retired from Christ Church Cathedral, Nashville, Tenn., where he served for 18 years as an associate priest and later as canon pastor. He lives in Springfield, Tenn., a short distance from Russellville, and will be with the congregation at least two days a week and for any pastoral need. He is also available to lead centering prayer workshops and to establish centering prayer support groups.
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Morehouse to publish youth director's book
Diocese of Kentucky Communications Office
Beth Bojarski, the diocesan youth coordinator and summer
camp director, is about to become a published  author with her first book, "To
Serve and Guard the Earth."
The book, which offers a six-week curriculum on the first
story of creation in Genesis, is being published in May by Morehouse Education
Resources, a subsidiary of Church Publishing.
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Mike Lager called to serve in Arkansas
Diocese of Kentucky Communications Office
 The Rev. Mike Lager, rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Louisville, announced Monday, April 19, that he has accepted a call to serve as rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
In addition to his ministry at St. Thomas, where he has been the rector for more than nine years, he has served the diocese in many ways, as chair of the Commission on Ministry, as a Youth Camp chaplain and as a member of the All Saints' board, Standing Committee, Ecclesiastical Court and Youth Council. He is currently a member of Trustees and Council.
His last Sunday at St. Thomas will be May 23, when the congregation will have its annual "Mass in the Grass" and picnic.
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St. Paul's celebrates 150th
On Sunday, May 16, St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Henderson will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the church.
The Good News, the congregation's newsletter, reports that many former parishioners and rectors from out of town have indicated their intention to attend.
Bishop Ted Gulick will celebrate Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m.
(CT) with coffee following. At 4 p.m. an anniversary concert will be held, featuring organ
and vocal music. Joining the parish choir will be the St. Paul's Choir from Evansville. A reception will follow at 5:30 p.m.
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Learn how to raise resilient children
Dr. Lee Baucom, a family and marriage counselor in Louisville,
will lead a seminar on "How to Raise a Resilient Child" Saturday, May
8, at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.
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Brian McLaren is coming to St. Matthew's
 Brian D. McLaren will be in Louisville on Pentecost Sunday, May 23, at
7 p.m., as guest speaker in the Dimensions of Faith series at St.
Matthew's Episcopal Church, 330 N. Hubbards Lane. His visit is
co-sponsored by Highland Baptist Church.
Who is Brian McLaren? Time magazine called him one of America's 25 most
influential evangelicals, but Christianity Today declared that he is no
evangelical at all, "not only poking evangelicals, he is also calling
everything about Christian orthodoxy ... into question."
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Province IV women's conference set
Kanuga Conference Center
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. - Participants at the Episcopal Church Women's Province IV Conference in June are invited to "believe in a miracle" during the annual meeting for Southeastern members of the Episcopal Church Women.
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Celebrate the season of Easter by joining a Bible study group - online
From the Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
The Episcopal Church invites online visitors into a Bible study by
posting comments and thoughts on each week's Sunday readings from the
Revised Common Lectionary (RCL). The complete weekly readings are
posted along with study questions and reader comments at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/107902_116094
According to its mission statement, the online weekly Bible study
intends "to grow an active, Web-based community of laity and clergy to
share insights and perspectives from the Episcopal Church's Revised
Common Lectionary (RCL) Sunday readings." Its vision is "to develop a
deeper understanding of the Bible and to foster spiritual growth by
applying the understanding gained from lectionary readings into the
context of daily life."
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Centering Prayer program set May 8
Contemplative Outreach of Kentucky will present "Introduction to Centering Prayer," a way to deepen your relationship with God, on Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET). For location and other information, call Elayne Roose (502) 451-1738. - From Norton Healthcare Office of Church and Health Ministries' FYI electronic news bulletin.
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Compassion for Creation program planned
A "Compassion for Creation Workshop, the Work that Reconnects" will be held Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Louisville. This program offers inspiration, perspective and tools for contributing to the care of creation and establishing a just and sustainable society. For more information call (502) 897-2721 or visit www.cultivatingconnections.org. - From Norton Healthcare Office of Church and Health Ministries' FYI electronic news bulletin.
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Sewanee plans discernment weekend for young adults of color in June
From the Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
Do you feel a call to serve God, but aren't sure how or in what way? Young adults of color can examine their gifts and explore opportunities at a weekend Episcopal Church retreat, "Why Serve: Discerning God's Call."
Geared for ages 18-30 from throughout The Episcopal Church, the three-day event is set for Thursday, June 3, to Sunday, June 6 at the School of Theology, University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. Seven ministry offices of The Episcopal Church have joined with the University of the South to present this innovative forum.
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News from the wider Church
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Presiding Bishop urges church to respond
to Domestic Poverty
From Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
[April 28, 2010] "Healing the worst of the poverty in this nation is intrinsically connected to restoring human beings to right relationship with the rest of creation."
With those words, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori presented the first keynote address and prepared the groundwork for the three-day conference "Called to Serve: The Episcopal Church Responds to Domestic Poverty" at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, NJ.
"Called to Serve," with nearly 200 attendees from across the nation, is providing an in-depth exploration of the nature of domestic poverty and the Church's role in addressing this issue. The conference continues to Friday, April 30.
Read Presiding Bishop's Speech
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Church center documentary debuts
at domestic poverty conference
By Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
A 12-year relationship that comprehensively transformed both an
affluent Episcopal Church and a Dallas neighborhood located in a
high-crime area which residents called "a war zone" and was known
locally as "the DMZ" is featured in a new documentary, Jubilee.
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Seamen's Institute/TEC partner to tell story of ministry to mariners in wake of piracy
From Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
While piracy has topped headlines worldwide, Seamen's Church Institute is focusing on combating piracy, ministering to seafarers and addressing what complications come next in their lives.
The Office of Communication of The Episcopal Church has partnered with Seamen's Church Institute in presenting a dramatic video, Wading in the Waters, detailing the plight of seafarers affected by piracy and how Seamen's Church Institute is responding. The video is available here: http://episcopalchurch.org/multimedia/wadinginthewaters/
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News and photos from our churches and ministries are wanted for this electronic newsletter. Please contact me at the email address below if you have news and information you believe will interest our readers.
We hope you have a blessed weekend,
Mary Jane Cherry
Editor
maryjane@episcopalky.org
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