Dear Clergy, Wardens and Diocesan Leaders:

To "work, pray and give for the spread of the kingdom of God" is one of the duties that we assume as Christians (BCP, p. 856).  Stewardship is our personal response to God's generosity in the way we share our time, talents and financial resources.  While it is easy to think of stewardship as something that happens on a congregational level, we need to remember that stewardship must not be limited to our response at the local level.  We are also called to share our time, talents and financial resources to further the mission of the church at the diocesan level.

The 187th Convention of the Diocese of Kentucky will be hosted by Trinity Church, Owensboro, and will be held November 7-8, 2014.  At this convention, delegates will elect members to a variety of diocesan positions.  As the nominating committee chairperson, I ask that every layperson and member of the clergy of our diocese prayerfully consider the time and talents that he/she can offer in support of the work of the Church, and be willing to be nominated for election to one of these positions.

Enclosed is a list of positions to be filled at the next diocesan convention.  The list includes qualifications for the various positions, continuing members and members whose terms will expire this year.  A one-page Nomination Form is also included.  It is important that the individuals who are nominated have given their permission to be nominated.  Please note that all lay nominees must be active members of one of the congregations in the Diocese of Kentucky.  Priests in charge of congregations will be asked to verify membership.  Nominees will be sent a biographical information sheet that they will be asked to complete and return.

Please return completed nomination forms to me by the September 15th deadline.  Forms may be mailed, scanned and emailed (rosebogal@gmail.com), or faxed (270-753-2420).  Nominations may be made after this date from the floor of the convention.