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 | Embracing Christ, Engaging the World
www.episcopalky.org November 5, 2010
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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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Nov. 7-Pray for the Episcopal Church in Cuba and for Trinity Church, Owensboro, the Rev. Pat Connell rector.
Nov. 14-Pray for the Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria, for the Province IV Bishops and Spouses Meeting and for the diocese's Twin Rivers Deanery.
Nov. 21-Pray for the Anglican Church in Bermuda and for St. Alban's Church, Fern Creek, the Rev. Paul Collins rector.
Nov. 28-Pray for the Diocese of Kimberley & Kuruman in South Africa and for the Green Rivers Ministries.
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Diocesan Calendar
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Nov. 5-6-Diocese of Kentucky Leadership Conference, All Saints Conference Center, Leitchfield.
Nov. 7-Bishop Visitation at Trinity Church, 720 Ford Ave. Owensboro, KY
Nov. 9-Bishop at Episcopal Church Women meeting, 11 a.m. (EST), St. Mark's Church, 2822 Frankfort Ave Louisville.
Nov. 17-20-Province IV Bishops and Spouses Meeting, Miami, Fla.
Nov. 21-Bishop Visitation, St. Alban's Church, 9004 Beulah Church Road, Louisville.
Nov. 23-Commission on Ministry meeting, 5 to 9 p.m. (EST), place to be determined.
Nov. 25-25-Thanksgiving Holiday, Diocesan Office closed.
Nov. 30-Trustees & Council Executive Committee
Noon-1:30 p.m. (EST),
Diocesan Conference Room, Diocesan House, 425 S. Second St., Louisville.
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Planning Ahead
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Dec. 15-16-Clergy Advent Retreat, All Saints Conference Center, Leitchfield.
Feb. 25-26-Diocesan Convention, St. Matthew's Church, Louisville.
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Contact Us
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This E-newsletter is published by the Diocese of Kentucky Communications Office.
Send news and photos to
the editor at
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Diocese of Kentucky
502-584-7148
425 S. Second St.
Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40202
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A request from the bishop
All Saints' Day offering for All Saints
My Sisters and Brothers,
On All Saints Sunday, November 7, you have an opportunity to support All Saints Camp and Conference with a special gift at your parish's Eucharist. All Saints' 2010 budget is anticipating $6,000 from this offering, and every dollar is needed to ensure summer camp, retreats, celebrations and conferences, such as the Bishop's Leadership Conference, remain an important facet of our common ministry in this diocese.
On behalf of all those who encounter Christ through the mission and ministry of All Saints Camp and Conference Center, and on behalf of the center's board of directors, thank you for your generous contribution.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
+Terry
The Rt. Rev. Terry Allen White
Bishop of Kentucky |
Ready for the Leadership Conference?
Bishop Terry Allen White's agenda and final update for this weeekend's Leadership Conference 2010 was sent out to the diocese earlier this week and is available online. Those planning to stay overnight are asked to bring a flashlight. Read more
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An insider's fall report
Youth meet new bishop at All Saints'
By Meghan Nolan, St. Andrew's Church, Louisville
Orange leaves littered the campground and a tell-tale chill
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lingered in the air - the atmosphere somewhat different from what youth found during the summer at All Saints Camp and Conference Center on the edge of Rough River Lake near Leitchfield, Ky. Yet the welcoming, friendly camaraderie remained the same when middle and high school students came from across the Diocese of Kentucky for the 2010 Fall Gathering. Read more
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Your church serving a public school?
The Rev. Libby Wade, the head of the diocese's delegation to the 2009 General Convention, reports the Episcopal Church is looking for information about any relationships/partnerships between Episcopal congregations and local public schools. Read more
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Acolytes go to Washington D.C.
By Jim Dale, Christ Church, Bowling Green
Nine acolytes from Christ Church Bowling Green attended  the 31st annual National Acolyte Festival at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., over fall break. More than 700 acolytes from 19 states participated in the festival. Acolytes from as far away as Good Samaritan Church in Sammamish, Wash., attended along with neighboring acolytes from Church of the Good Shepherd in Lexington, Ky. Read more
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St. Matthew's given a Yeager award
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Louisville, was one of four winners of the Lillian Yeager community service awards announced at the St. George Community Center's annual anniversary celebration last month. Read more
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Christ Church dedicates, names additionChrist Episcopal Church in  Bowling Green recently honored its former rector at the Oct. 24 dedication of the parish's office and classroom building. The Linder Education & Administration Building was named after the Rev. Mark Linder, who was rector of Christ Church 1994-2007.
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Louisville interfaith head Iran-bound
Terry Taylor, executive director of Interfaith Paths to Peace, will visit Iran for nearly two weeks in November as part of a Citizen Diplomacy team sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation, a national, faith-based peace organization. Taylor will be one of about a dozen U.S. citizens from around the country taking part in the visit. Taylor is the only participant from the Louisville area. The group will depart from the US on November 5 and arrive in Tehran on November 7. Read more
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Put your trivia to good use
St. Matthew's Church, 330 N. Hubbards Lane, Louisville, will host Trivia Night on Saturday, Nov. 6. Gather a team of eight, and come and have a fun night remembering all those useless facts you once learned.
Tables are $80 for a team of 8.The first place team will win $300. Bring your own food and beverages. Soft drinks and snacks are supplied. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (EDT), and Trivia starts at 7:30. Proceeds will benefit the Living the Spirit Campaign. Phone Becky Donovan at 419-8529 for more information or to buy tickets.
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Cabbage Patch director at St. Francis
St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church welcomes the Rev. J. Tracy Holladay, on Sunday, November 7 as a speaker for the Sunday Morning Adult Education Series: "Are You in the Game: Living the Christian Life." The class begins at 10:15 a.m. (EST). Read more
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Breakfast features environmental ethicistTerry Taylor, Interfaith Paths to PeaceJoin hundreds of people of faith for a buffet breakfast on Tuesday, November 9, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. (EST), and hear an extraordinary and inspiring speaker: Dr. Larry Rasmussen, a foremost Christian environmental ethicist in today's world. He is the Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary, New York City. Dr. Rasmussen has mentored a generation of Christians in eco-theology and "green religion." He spearheaded the "greening" at the Union Theological Seminary as an institution and rooted his courses and scholarship in the practice of environmental justice with communities and community leaders. Among his published books is the landmark, award-winning Earth Community, Earth Ethics. The cost is $25 per person. Tickets may be purchased here.
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Prayer service for the people of The SudanThe Sudanese Congregation at Resurrection joins the Louisville area Sudanese Community in sponsoring an event supporting the people of Sudan in the coming elections there next January. Many in the community have family in areas that were subject to violence in 2007 during elections that year. We pray for the upcoming vote and referendum on January 2011. May God's Spirit guide those who work for peace. Read more
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Tis the season for a holiday bazaar'
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 9616 Westport Road, will have a Holiday Bazaar from 10-2 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, Nov. 13. Come in  search of Christmas gifts, handcrafted items, jewelry, homemade jelly and more to purchase. Enjoy a lunch of homemade chili, cornbread and homemade desserts at reasonable prices. Coffee and soft drinks also will be available. Proceeds will go to the parish's Health Ministry Committee.
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Save the date: St. Luke's Lessons & Carols St. Luke's Saturday night Lessons and Carols service, a special presentation of music and readings designed to enhance the meaning of Christmas for the entire family, will take place Dec. 11. During the service, which begins at 6 p.m. (EST), traditional carols are sung by all, nine key lessons are read, and the contemporary folk group, Reflections, sings a variety of contemporary Christian and folk selections in its upbeat, yet "soft tempo" style. Together the entire Christmas story is presented in a way that is both easy to understand and enjoy. St. Luke's is at 206 Maple Lane in Anchorage.
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Daughters' Quiet Day in Elizabethtown
The St. Brigid of Ireland Daughters of the King is hosting an Advent Quiet Day that will take place on Saturday, December 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (EST) p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 206 W. Poplar St. in Elizabethtown. This day will offer guided silent contemplation interspersed with time for comments and questions. The Rev. Alice Nichols, Christ Church's rector and the daugther's chaplain, and the Rev. Carl Gilland, a deacon at Christ Church, will officiate. A simple lunch will be provided, donations accepted to help with the cost. Reservations are required by December 4.
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Texas seminary's youth ministers workshopThe Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, is offering the workshop "Conversations in the Bible: Tools for Teaching, Pastoring, and Leading Youth in the Church" January 17- 21, 2011. This session will examine a variety of conversations that take place in both Old and New Testaments and will discuss the variety of moral, theological and educational strategies for equipping youth in their ministry in and outside the church. For more information, contact Jana Strukova at 512-472-4133, ext. 342, or by email at jstrukova@ssw.edu. Click here to register online.
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Session on faith community nursing
The Norton Healthcare Office of Church and Health Ministries is hosting an information session next month for health care professionals and others interested in learning about faith community nursing and the promotion of health and wellness within faith communities. Read more
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News from the wider church
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Jubilee grant applications now accepted
[Episcopal News Service] Applications for 2010 and 2011 Jubilee Ministry grants are now being accepted in six categories for mission and ministry throughout the Episcopal Church, according to a press release from the Episcopal Church's Office of Public Affairs. Read more
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UTO application process now online
The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
The application process for the 2011 United Thank Offering grants is now open and, for the first time and for the convenience of the applicants, the entire process is online.
"This is the first year that United Thank Offering will operate an internet grant application process," explained Claudia Conner, coordinator. "The purpose is to convert the application process from a 1950s model to 2010 technology. Online availability can eliminate or greatly reduce mailing and shipping costs, which sometimes were quite steep. It will also expedite the UTO Board's application review process."
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Presiding bishop's new book released
Immigration, environmental concerns and lack of proper medical care are just three major issues faced by people around the world each day. Whose job is it to fix these problems? Can communities of faith sit idly by and wait for governments to address the crises threatening society, or is it up to individuals to provide solutions? What responsibilities do people of faith have to help heal this fractured world?
"As Christians-indeed as people of faith of any tradition-we are called to tend to the needs of the least among us," writes Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, in THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD: Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything (SkyLight Paths / January 2010 / Hardcover / $21.99). "Our response to them must be the response of faith. God gives us a new heart to do this work, and every time we gather to do it, God offers a pacemaker jolt to tweak our heart's rhythm. The challenge is this: will our hearts respond with a strengthened beat, in tune with God's own heartbeat, sending more life out into the world?" Read more
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Vestry Papers online: Vital Practices
The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) has launched a new online tool for vestries: Vital Practices (www.ecfvp.org), the online extension of Vestry Papers. The site was created to help church leaders explore practices and resources for building vital congregations.
Since 1995, Episcopal Church Foundation and Vestry Papers have provided vestry members with spiritually grounded, practical resources to help vestries build healthy congregations in service to God's mission. ECF Vital Practices will build upon that heritage in new and innovative ways. Read more
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Bulletin outlines 16 Days of Activism to stop violence against women
[Episcopal News Service] For the first time in recent history, three Episcopal women's groups have come together to ask the church to participate in 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. In 2010, the 16 days begin on November 25, International Day against Violence Against Women, and end on December 10, International Human Rights Day.
ENS Weekly bulletin inserts for Nov. 14 outline the efforts being made by the Episcopal Church Women, the Episcopal Women's Caucus and Anglican Women's Empowerment to take part in this international campaign, established in 1991 by the Center for Women's Global Leadership at Rutgers University.
Inserts may be downloaded here.
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