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EpiscoBlast! May 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 240
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St. George's Community Center Celebrates 50 Years in West Louisville
 St. George's Community Center announced they will host the annual 'One May Night' prayer service to celebrate 50 years of youth programming in West Louisville. On May 18, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., leaders from the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky will join with the community to offer prayers for continued success of the organization.
Today, St. George's thrives as one of the premier youth development agencies in West Louisville. Its programming has transformed the center from a "recreational hangout," where youngsters come for basketball and talent shows, into a thriving and educational environment for the youth of surrounding neighborhoods.
This service will be held at St. George's Episcopal Church, located at 1205 South 26th Street on May 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a light reception to follow. The community is encouraged to attend.
The Reverend Charles Tachau, former leader of St. George's Community Center, will be honored at the event. Tachau was instrumental to the reopening of the Center in 1964 and remains to be a positive influence on the success of the community center.
Founded in 1964, St. George's Community Center offers several afterschool programs designed to prepare West Louisville youth in grades 4-12 for college and post secondary endeavors. Their mission is to launch youth into flights of self-discovery by impacting their lives for the benefit of the community. www.stgeorgeslouisville.episcopalky.org
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 Save the Date: Benjamin Hart's Ordination to the Priesthood
Following the successful fulfillment of all canonical requirements, Bishop White will ordain the Rev. Benjamin Hart to the priesthood on Friday, May 30th, on the eve of the feast of the Visitation, at St. John's, 1620 Main Street, Murray, KY. All are invited to attend; clergy should vest in white stoles.
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Save the Date: Barbara Merrick, Dan Dykstra & Michael Vollman's Ordination to the Diaconate
Following the successful fulfillment of all canonical requirements, Bishop White will ordain Barbara Merrick, Dan Dykstra & Michael Vollman to the diaconate on Tuesday, June 24th, on the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, at Christ Church Cathedral, 421 South 2nd Street, Louisville, KY. All are invited to attend; clergy should vest in red stoles.
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Diocese serves 5,020 people over 2,760 hours during Lent
Over the last month since the previous report, Episcopalians who are participating in the diocese's Tend My Sheep service challenge performed 2,760 hours of service involving 5,020 people. To date, a total of 6,002.5 hours have been reported and 11,486 people served.
Twenty-two of the diocese's 36 parishes are participating in the service challenge, issued by the diocese's deacons last November at the diocesan convention. The majority of parishes, however, began participating during Lent. The initiative is designed to inspire, support, document and report acts of outreach and loving service to our neighbors. It asks members give one hour per week (or four to five hours per month) for 50 weeks.
If you haven't already joined the challenge, it's not too late. Read more...
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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 chock-full of information about youth events, happenings throughout the diocese, and other exciting news. Sign up here.
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Summer Camp: World Cup
Join us for adventure, fun, and Christian community at All Saints Camp as we live out this year's theme, World Cup. Together we will explore what it means to be on God's team, what kind of setbacks God's followers have endured, and how faithful people have been able to overcome the obstacles they've faced.
In addition, we will live in community in a beautiful outdoor setting with new friends and old, and partake in activities such as: music, art, swimming, canoeing, outdoor education, sports and games.
Camp is also a great place for personal development. Campers are able to try new things and to be challenged by new opportunities. Our camp programming helps young people deepen their relationship with Jesus and strengthen their voice as leaders in the community. Come join us!
More Information & Registration
Visit the Summer Camp webpage for more information about medical information, deposit and refund guidelines, online registration instructions, and guidelines for obtaining camp scholarships. Register today!
2014 Camp Schedule (Dates Have Changed)
Due to the amount of snow we received this year and the extended school year, the dates for summer camp have been moved back one week.
*indicates the grade the camper will be entering in the fall.
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Spring Clean at All Saints
 Calling all youth groups, youth, and families that fondly call All Saints home. There will be an event to give back to All Saints to get the grounds ready for camp. The event will take placeSaturday, May 31st from 10:00 am to 4:00pm central time. Lunch will be provided.Items needed include: rakes, shovels, gardening gloves, flowers (marigolds, pansies, and geraniums) clippers, brooms, mulch, and potting soil. This event will be free, but so we know how many volunteers to expect, please register your group on the All Saints website. We look forward to see you there! |
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CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Want to share your church event with the Diocese? Fill out the Submit a News Article form on the diocesan website under the News & Events tab. From there the Office of Communications will post the article where appropriate.
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Louisville Organization Provides Support for Caregivers of those with Mental Illness
 Do you know someone who has a relative with mental illness? Please let them know help is available. NAMI Louisville (The Louisville affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness) provides education, support and help for families. NAMI Louisville will be giving the 12-Week Family to Family class for families and caregivers at St. Matthew's beginning Thursday, May 29 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The class is free to family members and caregivers. For additional information and to register, call NAMI Louisville at 502-588-2008. |
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May 13-18, 2014 Festival of Faiths: Sacred Earth, Sacred Self
The Center for Interfaith Relations presents the 19th annual Festival of Faiths, an event that celebrates the diversity of our faith traditions, promotes unity and strengthens the role of faith in society through common action. Sacred Earth Sacred Self is the theme of the May 2014 Festival of Faiths, which will take place May 14-18, 2014 at Actors Theatre of Louisville. Tickets are available through the Actors Theatre of Louisville box office, 502-584-1205 or 800-428-5849, or online at www.festivaloffaiths.org.
The Festival will begin with an Interfaith Service: A Call to Prayer at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, at the Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. Fifth Street. The Interfaith Service is free and open to the public. Read more...
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Volunteers Needed For KRM's Summer Youth Program & World Cup Soccer Tournament
 Want to do something fun and meaningful over the summer? KRM is currently taking applications for volunteers for KRM's Summer Youth Program. The summer program runs for five weeks and offers English as a Second Language, Math, and Science classes, as well as art therapy and educational field trips. Volunteers work directly with the children in our program, building strong relationships with the students over the course of the summer. The summer program will run from June 17 through July 18. The Summer Program relies heavily on its team of dedicated volunteers for its success. Come work with us! Most volunteers are asked to serve one day per week of the program. To apply you will need to submit an application to Adrienne Eisenmenger, Youth Services Coordinator (aeisenmenger@kyrm.org) by May 9.
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Fifth Annual Sunset Serenade at St. Mary's Sewanee
 St. Mary's Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development is pleased to announce the fifth annual Sunset Serenade will be held on Sunday, August 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. Now in its fifth year, Sunset Serenade has really become not only a very important fundraiser in support of St. Mary's Sewanee's mission, but also one of the social events folks on and around the Mountain look forward to all year.
"I am really excited about the new format this year, which focuses on outstanding musical talent rather than a silent auction. We look forward to having everyone back at the center again this Labor Day weekend," said St. Mary's Sewanee executive director John Runkle. Read more...
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JNCPB Releases Survey to Create Next Presiding Bishop Profile
 The General Convention of the Episcopal Church will elect a new Presiding Bishop at our meeting, June 25-July 3, 2015. We are beginning our search and nominating process.
The Joint Nominating Committee wants your input. This survey instrument will be used to help the Nominating Committee write a document describing the priorities and hopes of the Church in our selection process. It will also inform our understanding of the qualities and skills we would like to see in our Presiding Bishop. We ask you to take a few minutes to complete this survey. Please know your responses will be kept confidential. Take the survey.
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Kanuga's Christian Formation Conference "Face2Face"
Enjoy five days of continuing education and refreshing your ministry
at Kanuga Episcopal Conference Center in NC. June 9 - June 13.
The largest event of its kind in the Episcopal Church, Kanuga's Christian Formation Conference is four days of learning, fellowship, refreshment and renewal with some of the Church's most creative, experienced and engaging educators.
The 86th Christian Formation Conference at Kanuga welcomes one of the most influential Biblical scholars of our time, Walter Brueggemann. Church educators find a friend in Brueggemann, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. His work inspires, energizes and convicts, and he always makes time to interact personally with those to whom he speaks. Brueggemann is the author of over 100 books and numerous articles and maintains an active speaking calendar. This conference will also feature workshops, worship, and time to learn and share with some of the church's top educators. Learn more and register online at kanuga.org/christianformation
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Global network aims to raise awareness, 'stop genocide in South Sudan'
Members of "the network" ring in faithfully every Friday; a dozen or more callers from across the Anglican Communion with a common mission: to support and advocate for the people of South Sudan.
"Our concern as southern Sudanese, and as church leaders, is how to stop this war. Thousands of people are dying," Bishop Joseph Garang of the Diocese of Renk Read more...
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Episcopal churches look to help communities after deadly storms
Episcopal Church dioceses and congregations are helping their neighbors cope in the aftermath of deadly spring storms that lashed a wide section of the Midwestern and southern United States and killed at least 34 people, 15 of them in Arkansas.
Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas Bishop Larry Benfield said April 28 that the diocese's Disaster Relief Team is already in action. Read more...
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After nearly three days of learning and praying about how to turn the epidemic tide of violence in the world, participants in theReclaiming the Gospel of Peace gathering left here to begin Holy Week as the United States witnessed yet another shooting attack.
Frazier Glenn Cross, 73, of Aurora, Missouri, is accused of killing three people during two separate shootings April 13 in Overland Park, Kansas Read more...
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