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EpiscoBlast! March 2014
Monthly Newsletter of the Diocese of Kentucky
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Everliving God, whose will it is that all should come to you through your Son Jesus Christ: Inspire our witness to him, that all may know the power of his forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Book of Common Prayer 816
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Bishop & Canons to Share Lenten Meditations
"Bearing these ashes we confess our sins and stare into the eyes of Christ as he stares into our heart.," Bishop Terry Allen White said in his Meditation for the First Day of Lent: Ash Wednesday.
This Lenten season Bishop White has invited Canon Coultas and Canon Lewis to join him in sharing a weekly meditation with the diocese. Accompanied with a piece of music or art, the meditations will share a prayer and a short reflection. Keep a look out for them in your inbox, on our website, and on our Facebook page.
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St. Thomas, Louisville Offers Ashes to Go on Local News
Ash Wednesday is a busy day for most churches, but for St. Thomas, Louisville it was even busier with two interviews with local news stations. The Rev. Anne Vouga and Robin Garr appeared Wednesday on WHAS11's morning show Great Day Live! to share their ministry, Ashes to Go, of bringing ashes into their local community for those who may be too busy to make it to service. At the end of the broadcast, one of the hosts, Terry Meiners, received ashes live with the blessing, "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return." Read more...
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Prayers, Support for South Sudan shared in Kentucky Diocese
Calling for prayers for the dead, and those grieving, orphaned, wounded, and displaced due to the recent escalation of violence in South Sudan, Episcopal Bishop Terry White led the Diocese of Kentucky in a Day of Prayer on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Messiah-Trinity Church in Louisville. A Eucharist commemorating the Martyrs of Sudan was followed by a time of fellowship and story-sharing. Read more...
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St. Paul Churches Team Up to Send Hero to Steersman Training
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Jarvise Shelton and Kelly Heinzinger, sister of late Kyle Hardman, stand surrounded by the crew of the MV Richard A. Baker. Photo: the Rev. David Rider, Seamen's Church Institute
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When the Rev. Kempton Baldridge supplied at St. Paul's, Henderson and St. Paul's, Louisville and preached the gospel, he never expected the grace of God to move them into action as much as they did. In his sermon, the Rev. Baldridge shared the story of an Illinois towboat worker, Jarvise Shelton, and crewmate Kyle Hardman who sprang into action to save lives of those in peril and ultimately costing Kyle his.
In June 2012 on the Mississippi River near St. Louis, Jarvise and Kyle were prepping barges aboard the MV Richard A. Baker when they saw a small fishing boat without paddles being carried by the strong Mississippi current toward a fleet of barges. Onboard were three adults and two children under 3 desperately trying to avoid collision. Jarvise and Kyle ran to a towboat and jumped into a rubber Zodiac to reach the fishing boat just a dozen feet in front of the anchored barges. During an attempt to rescue an infant, the nose of the Zodiac went under, flipped the boat, and threw the rescuers into the current. Jarvise was able to grab ahold of a rope on the Zodiac and pull himself back into safety. His crewmate was not as lucky and drowned. Two nearby towboats were able to reach and rescue Jarvise and all five in the fishing boat before the river claimed them as well. Read more...
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Ecumenical Homicide Memorial Service Held at Cathedral
On Sunday February 23, 2014, ecumenical church leaders and members of the community gathered at Christ Church Cathedral in Louisville to remember those who have suffered violence in their community. The Kentucky Council of Churches and Interfaith Paths to Peace hosted the fourth annual Interfaith Memorial Service for Homicide Victims to remembered those who died and those who survived violence. Read more...
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Canon Bozeman to perform at the Louisville AGO Concert
The Louisville American Guild of Organists (AGO) will present a member's recital on Tuesday, March 18, 7:30 PM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1206 Maple Lane, Anchorage, KY. Canon Dr. Robert L Bozeman will perform Annum per annum (an extended work based on the ordinary of the mass) by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt on the Martin Pasi organ, installed in May 2013. This concert is free and open to all. Plan to attend to hear this magnificent instrument and support our Canon Musician.
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Want to read more about what our youth are doing? Visit the Youth webpage and subscribe to the DioKY Youth News. It's choc-full of information about youth events, happenings throughout the diocese, and other exciting news. This is one email you won't want to miss. Sign up here.
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Episcopal Youth Event 2014
The 2014 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE14) will be held July 9-13, 2014 at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia, PA. The upcoming event marks the twelfth EYE, which remains a popular and well-attended event.
EYE is an offering for youth in grades 9-12 during the 2013-2014 academic year and their adult leaders. The cost for this opportunity is $325. Registration is due no later than March 15, 2014. Read more...
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Spring Gathering: Episco - what?
A spiritual retreat for 7th-12th grade Youth. The theme of the retreat will be Episco - what? At this event, we will explore what it means to be an Episcopalian, including learning more about the book we use on Sunday mornings - The Book of Common Prayer.
The retreat will take place at All Saints Center on March 14th-16th. It will begin 5:00 pm Friday and end 1:00pm Sunday central time. This retreat will cost $99 for early bird registration and $120 for late registration (to begin March 1st). The fees include: tshirt, room and board, as well as snack. Click here to register.
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CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 4 Compass Points Workshop at St. Francis in the Fields
St. Paul United Methodist Church and St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church are offering two days of special workshops March 22-23, 2014.
"Charting Your Path to God: Four Compass Points for the Spiritual Life" will be held on Saturday March 22 from 7pm-9pm, This program looks at four "compass points" or keys to the spiritual life. The life of faith - of Christian discipleship - needs its own "compass" to help us find our direction toward the heart of God. On Sunday March 23 from 1pm-4:30pm, Carl McColman will share a number of uplifting stories during the "Silent Prayer and Sacred Stories: Spiritual Keys to a Richer Life of Faith."
Carl McColman is an author, a speaker, a teacher, and a Christian Contemplative. He is a lay associate of the Cistercian Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Georgia. You will not want to miss these workshops. Read more...
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Lenten Fish Fry
St. Mark's, Louisville
Great fish and fellowship at St. Mark's every Friday during Lent. Join us in Langley Hall at the back of the church, 2822 Frankfort Ave., Louisville between 6 and 8 p.m. The event is hosted by the mens' group, The Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Read more...
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Lenten Preaching Series at Grace, Hopkinsville
For the past 35 years, Grace, Hopkinsville has invited the community to participate in an ecumenical series of noonday prayer and luncheon. This year is no different with a collection of preachers from the local Presbyterian, Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, and Disciples of Christ churches except for on April 11th, Bishop Terry White is slated to preach. Read more...
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Prison Ministry Lecture Series at Advent, Louisville
Church of the Advent, Louisville will present Perspectives on Prison Ministry on March 12, March 26, and April 9 during Lent starting at 6:30 pm. The series will feature presentations on Prison in the Bible, Restorative Justice and Compassion, & Christian Perspectives on the Death Penalty. Read more...
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| From Our Community Partners |
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Running for Refugees
Please join in helping Kentucky Refugee Ministries raise money to assist in the resettlement of refugees to our great commonwealth of Kentucky. Team RFR will be running the Kentucky Derby Festival Triple Crown of Races, the Ali Shuffle, and the Derby Mini-Marathon.
For each of the 5 races we will gather before the race... to pump each other up, and after the race... to tell race stories! If you are not a runner, but would still like to participate you can donate money for another runner and pass on the word through your network of connections. Read more...
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Presiding Bishop's Lenten Message
"So as you enter Lent, consider how you will live in solidarity with those who are hungry, or broken, or ill in one way or another," Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said in her Lent Message 2014.
The video of the Presiding Bishop's message is here.
The video is downloadable here.
Lent is a season of reflection that begins on Ash Wednesday (March 5) and concludes on Easter (April 20). Read more...
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Joint Nominating Committee Announces Timeline
The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has issued information on its timeline for nominations for the next Presiding Bishop. On August 1, 2014, JNCPB will post the Profile and issue a Call for Nominations. Read more...
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All Saints Church puts 'heart & soul' into St. Louis neighborhood
For 7-year-old Chelsea West, learning to play guitar at All Saints Episcopal Church in St. Louis, Missouri, is a grand invitation into a wondrous new world. "I'm learning the E string and the B string," the second-grader proclaimed... Read more...
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New Facebook page to showcase Anglican Communion life, ministry
Social media posts about life and ministry of the Anglican/Episcopal world are being shared on a new Facebook page. While AnglicanNews.org and its Facebook page have been sharing news... Read more...
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