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Leadership Newsletter August 2014
Tools & Resources for Leaders
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Gracious Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in any thing it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Savior. Amen.
- The Book of Common Prayer, p. 816
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BISHOP'S OFFICE
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2015 Commitment Forms Due August 25th
By the Diocesan Budget Committee
This is a gentle reminder that the budget committee needs your commitment letter, filled out, with proper signatures, by August 25th. We know several congregations will complete this at their August vestry meeting, and several have already submitted their letter.
Our sincere thanks to all who have submitted, and those who are intending to do so by the deadline. Of those already submitted, most meet or exceed the requested and needed fifteen percent. Your budget committee is most appreciative of the prompt replies and the full commitments made. Hopefully, this can continue.
God calls us to be engaged missional Christians, and we are all called to work, pray, and give for the support of Christ's Church...in the congregation and in the diocese. We are all in this great work together, and many hands, all working together, equally, make light work. Jesus reminds us: "Take my yoke upon you, for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." With all of us pulling our weight, it will indeed be light.
Thank you in advance for all each of our individual congregations do for the work we are called as a diocese to do.
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Church Audits Due Sept. 1st
Please convene your church's internal audit committee now, so your reports can be submitted in a timely manner in order to receive credentials for Diocesan Convention. Instructions for how to execute and submit an audit can be found on our Audit Guidelines webpage.
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Diocesan Office Closure
The Diocesan Office will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. The office will re-open with normal business hours September 2nd.
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Young Adult Survey
By the Christian Formation Steering Committee
The Diocesan Christian Formation Steering Committee is seeking the input of adults ages 18-35 in the following areas: "experiences of" and "expectations for" Christian formation. In order to collect this information an online survey has been created. We invite all adults ages 18-35 to take the survey by clicking on the link below. Or if you know an adult 18-35 who would be interested in this survey please share this information with them. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. If you are receiving this request by way of a paper newsletter or other non-digital means, you can email The Rev. Ben Badgett at ben@cecbg.com or Mrs. Erendira Jimenez-Pike at erendira.jimenez@gmail.com to have the link sent to your email address. If you do not have internet access to take the online survey, you may email Erendira or Ben to request a paper copy of this survey.
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable input with us.
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Big Ol' Backyard BBQ: Luau Style!
By Home of the Innocents
 Grab your hula skirt and come on down to Home of the Innocents for our 9th Annual Big Ol' Backyard BBQ as local chefs step out of their kitchens and into our backyard to prepare a gourmet BBQ feast with a Polynesian twist!
Our BBQ is only 15 days away! In these last few weeks we are making a big push for table and ticket sales to close the $13,000 gap to get us to our budget goal of $70,000.
This year the BBQ has a luau theme and we have recruited even more local chefs who are providing delicious dishes to complement the food provided by the Brown Hotel and the ribs from Swift. This year's BBQ will be the best yet!
If you have not yet done so, please purchase a table or tickets for this event. To purchase your table or tickets, please visit www.homeoftheinnocents.org/bbq or call 502-596-1025. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation.
Please share this flyer promoting table sales with your friends and colleagues.
Thank you so much for your continued support of this event.
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Global Gourmet
By Kentucky Refugee Ministries
 Now in its 15th year, Global Gourmet is an annual event designed to support the programs of Kentucky Refugee Ministries. The funds raised by Global Gourmet help maintain the highest quality of services for refugees in our community. Help support the lives of refugees and enjoy a night of international celebration.
The event will be held on Friday, September 19th from 6:30-11:30 pm Eastern in the Mellwood Art Center, Louisville.
Event Sponsors will receive a complimentary reservation for a table of 8.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.kyrm.org/gg-2014/
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Nominations for Diocesan Positions Now Open
By the Rev. Rose Bogal-Allbritten, Nominating Committee Chair
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.
A list of positions to be filled at the next diocesan convention can be downloaded here. The list includes qualifications for the various positions, continuing members and members whose terms will expire this year. A one-page Nomination Form can also be download here. 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.
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St. George's Community Center to celebrate 50 years of service
 You are cordially invited you to join St. George's Community Center and Honorary Chair Mr. Phillip Bond for their 50th Anniversary Celebration of Success. This event will be held on September 25, 2014 at The Brown Hotel from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to commemorate 50 years of service in Louisville.
During the event, gift baskets filled with a wide array of special items will be raffled, a delicious breakfast will be served, and multiple leaders and youth from St. George's Community Center will speak.
Event sponsors include Highland Cleaners, LG&E and KU Services Company, PNC Bank, and US Bank. Event tickets are $50.00 and may be purchased at the event or beforehand by calling (502) 775-6232.
All proceeds go directly towards youth programming at St. George's Community Center. Through contributions, St. George's is able to provide students with opportunities that will impact them for the rest of their lives. Donations may be sent to St. George's Community Center at 1205 South 26th Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40210.
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Fall Clergy Day on September 17th at All Saints Center
Clergy are invited to gather for our fall clergy day at All Saints Center on Wednesday, September 17, from 10:30-2:30 CT. Because of the many transitions occurring in the diocese, we are in the midst of welcoming many new brothers and sisters! We hope for this gathering to be a day for meeting new folks, enjoying fellowship together, and a time for conversation. Lunch will be served.
Please RSVP, so that the Bishop and the staff at All Saints may know whom to expect by emailing Brian at bkinnaman@episcopalky.org.
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All Saints Art Project
 All Saints Center is creating a mural of the diocese in the reception area of Gulick Lodge to welcome guests as they check-in. They are asking each church to submit a digital image of their church building in the black and white pen and ink style. (see photo for reference)
Images may be submitted to brian.kinnaman@gmail.com. If your church does not have a pen and ink style drawing, please send a photo you would like to be converted in its place. |
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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Have You Checked out Our Facebook Page?
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Bishop assigned recently ordained as Deacons to their first placements
The Rev. Dan Dykstra has been assigned as Urban Mission Deacon. He will be working with the congregations and leadership of Calvary Church, St. George's Church, Church of our Merciful Savior, and Christ Church Cathedral, and a working group of Trustees and Council, to create and carry-out a unified mission strategy. Dan will also spend one Sunday per month at St. Thomas Church, Louisville.
The Rev. Barbara Merrick is serving at St. Peter's, Louisville. She has been serving the congregation there for several months prior to her ordination. Barbara will have as a focus serving with the Karen and Karenni members of St. Peter's, in addition to pastoral and liturgical responsibilities.
The Rev. Michael Vollman will spend time serving Trinity Church, Russellville, and Trinity Church, Owensboro. Known to both congregations, Michael will carry out the ministry of a deacon pastorally and liturgically, as well as teach about the relationship of health and faith.
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Clergy Transitions
The Rev. Debbie Apoldo's tenure at St. Francis in the Fields has come to an end. She is available for supply work within the diocese.
The Rev. John Fritschner called as Interim Rector for Grace, Paducah. Click here to read the announcement in Grace, Paducah's newsletter, Lo & Behold. |
Visit our Positions Open webpage for more information and additional opportunities. Have an open position to share? Visit the Submit A News Article webpage to have your position listed in the Diocesan News.
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Parish Secretary - St. Thomas, Louisville
The Parish Secretary position is for 15 hours per week. Candidates should have excellent computer skills, including working knowledge of Publisher, Word, Excel, email, and database management. They should be organized and efficient, with good people-skills and experience in church environments. Please send resumes and inquiries to the Rev. Anne Vouga at avouga@gmail.com.
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| Director of Preschool - St. James' Preschool, Pewee Valley
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| Lead Teacher for 3s Classroom - St. James' Preschool, Pewee Valley
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Piano/Organ Player - St. George's, Louisville
St. George Episcopal Church is seeking a part-time piano/organ player for their Sunday services, which would be from 10:30-noon three or four times per week. Pay is negotiable. If interested, please contact Bonni Barron at 502-598-4702.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
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Dimensions of Faith series welcomes Becca Stevens and Marcus Hummon Oct. 17-18
By St. Matthew's, Louisville
Please join St. Matthew's Episcopal Church the weekend of Oct. 17-19 when their Dimensions of Faith program presents Becca Stevens, founder and CEO of Nashville's Thistle Farms, and husband, Grammy-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon.
The weekend's events begin Friday evening at 7pm with a concert with Marcus Hummon. On Saturday, Oct. 18, Becca Stevens will conduct a hands-on workshop from 10am to noon featuring Thistle Farms and Magdalene Community. On Sunday, Becca will preach at the 10am service.
As an Episcopal priest at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Becca Stevens founded Magdalene in 1997, a residential community of women who have survived prostitution, trafficking and addiction. In 2001 Stevens began Magdalene's Thistle Farms business, which produces natural bath and body products handmade by the women. Purchases of Thistle Farms products and projects -- natural body care line, a paper and sewing studio and the Thistle Stop Café -- directly benefit the women of Magdalene.
Read more about Becca Stevens and the next Dimensions of Faith program online here. |
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Diocese Invites Rob Voyle to Teach Appreciative Leadership
 The Diocese will be hosting gifted teacher the Dr. Rev. Rob Voyle for an Appreciative Leadership conference at Christ Church Cathedral October 8th, 9th and 10th (16 hrs CE credit). Both clergy and lay leaders are encouraged to attend. In addition to this 2.5-day conference, Rob will also be conducting a 1-day Appreciative Inquiry conference on Saturday, October 11th. This 1-day offering is intended for Vestries/Bishop's Committees, and other church leaders who otherwise would not be available to attend the mid-week 3-day conference. During these Appreciate Inquiry trainings you and your parish leadership will: - Gain an in-depth understanding of Appreciative Inquiry.
- Conduct an appreciative inquiry into your vocation and mission.
- Learn appreciative ways of creating change and transformation.
- Learn how to be an appreciative presence in the world.
For more information visit www.episcopalky.org/RobVoyle or see the flyer links below: - 2.5 Day - Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry - flyer link
- 1 Day - Appreciative Inquiry for Church Leaders - flyer link
A note from Canon Lewis about the conference: I can't encourage you enough to personally attend this conference, and to encourage your parish leadership to attend either the 2.5-day, or 1-day Saturday conference. Please, mark your calendars today and make plans to attend! I look forward to sharing this enriching time of continued formation with you and your parish leaders! The cost to you and your parish has been greatly reduced as this event has been significantly underwritten by the generosity of St. Francis in the Fields, Harrods Creek. A special thank you to St. Francis' for their investment in the future of our diocese through offering opportunities for the continued formation of our parish leadership. Contact Canon Lewis with further questions at jason@episcopalky.org. |
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WIDER CHURCH NEWS & RESOURCES
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Nominating committee issues call, profile for 27th Presiding Bishop
[Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs press release] The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has issued the Call for Discernment and Profile for the 27th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.
The Call for Discernment and Profile is located here.
Between now and September 30, any member of The Episcopal Church may submit a name of a bishop to JNCPB whom they believe should be considered for nomination through the email listed in the Call for Discernment and Profile. JNCPB will inform bishops whose names have been presented and advise them that if they wish to engage the discernment process, they must submit their materials as specified in the Call for Discernment and Profile between October 1 and October 31. The JNCPB will announce its nominees in early May 2015.
The election will take place during the 78th meeting of General Convention June 25-July 3, 2015 in Salt Lake City. The current draft of the convention schedule shows the election taking place on June 27. Read more...
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ECF's Web Conference Series
As part of the Episcopal Church Foundation's on-going efforts to assist congregations in developing their leadership and financial resources, they are offering a wide range of web conferences for clergy and lay parish leaders. There is no cost to participate in ECF's web conferences and all lay and clergy leaders are welcome to participate.
Upcoming topics include:
- Basics of a Capital Campaign (8/27/2014) & (9/9/2014)
- Stewardship in the New Millennium (9/17/2014)
See a complete list of upcoming web conferences and their descriptions here.
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Toolkit from Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
Working in advance, topics have been posted on The Toolkit, located on the Public Affairs pages of the Episcopal Church website. Items are presented to provide ample lead time for your communications initiatives.
Topics of interest for August through October include:
- August 12 - Florence Nightingale
- August 14 - Jonathan Daniels
- August - Back to School
- September 1 - Labor Day
- September 14 - Celebration of the Holy Cross
Read the full list and see their suggestions here.
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Would you like a printed copy of this newsletter? An expanded printable version of this edition of the Leadership Newsletter may be downloaded here. Please consider the environment before printing.
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