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'Moral Day of Action' a nationwide rally to help improve second-class citizens' lives
The Rev. Canon Jason Lewis joined other leaders who led a "Moral Day of Action" outside of the
Kentucky St
ate Capitol
building Monday in Frankfort, along with more than 25 other s
tates across the country. They were joined by advocates, activists, and people who have been hurt and impacted by regressive policies and extremism in our political system. They will hold rallies and deliver the "Higher Ground Moral Declaration" - a moral public policy framework - to governors and legislators.
The "Moral Day of Action" was part of "The Revival: Time for a Moral Revolution of Values," a national multi-state tour to redefine morality in American politics. The tour challenges leaders of faith and moral courage to be more vocally opposed to harmful policies that disproportionately impact vulnerable communities.
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The Bishop welcomes new assistant for administration and communications
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Sam Smith
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If you have stopped by the Diocese's office in
the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed an unfamiliar face sipping his third or fourth cup of coffee while sitting across from a bust of the
Rt. Rev. Charles Gresham Marmion
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Sam Smith, 28, began his first day at the Diocese of Kentucky on Aug. 30 as the new assistant for administration and communications.
Born and raised in Tennessee, he m
oved to Frankfort two years ago to work at
The State Journal
as the multi-departmental clerk.
He was promoted to section editor in June 2015.
Though he loves Frankfort and its community, he could not pass up on the chance to challenge himself with a new role in one of his favorite places in the world: Louisville.
His role at the diocese spans a spectrum of responsibilities, from greeting guests to constructing newsletters. If you have an administrative- or communications-related inquiry, he will do his best to help you. Above all, he will help you find the coffee and tea.
Sam can be reached at sam@episcopalky.org or 502-584-7148.
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Register for Fall Gathering
A Fall Gathering for youth in grades 7-12 * A World of Difference
What are our differences? Do they matter? How do we accept, not just tolerate, differences between ourselves? And how does this all fit together understanding we are all children of God, created in God's image and equally loved and valued?
For more information visit our y
outh
website
here.
Deadline for registration is
Oct. 13.
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COUNTDOWN: 58 days until the 189th Convention
The 189th Diocesan Convention is Nov. 11 and 12 at the
Christ Church Cathedral. Information for those attending as deputies or visitors will be available soon. Visit our site
here for the most up-to-date information.
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Deaneries host listening sessions
Three regional gatherings were held to discuss mission and ministry that will be funded by the 2017 diocesan budget, in preparation for the 189th Diocesan Convention. A particular discussion centered around youth ministry and All Saints Center.
For inquiries about the budget, please contact the Rev. Karl Lusk, Chair of the Budget Committee, at
karllusk@bellsouth.net. For up-to-date information about Diocesan Convention, please visit our
website.
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Youth Council shares hopes for youth ministry
On Saturday, Aug. 27, the Diocesan Youth Council gathered to evaluate the previous program year, to plan the upcoming year and to spend time imagining the future of The Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky's Youth program. The Very Rev. Katherine Doyle, Chair of the Diocese's Christian Formation Department, and Ms. Shehan Jordan, a middle school teacher, former camper-turned-counselor, and now program leader for Fall Gathering, hosted the meeting.
The Rev. Doyle shares this summary: "
The bulk of the day was spent imagining what a vibrant, life giving youth ministry in the diocese could look like. The conversation was prefaced with two statements/questions: "There may come a time when All Saints doesn't belong to us-how will we respond?" and "Let's dream as though money were not an issue." (Currently, the diocesan youth director position is part-time and serves almost exclusively as the director for summer camp and fall and spring "Gathering.")
Here is what they said in response:
We want
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To visit each other's churches
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Work harder on diversity
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Explore ecumenical partnerships
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Participate in planned service projects
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Be able to respond quickly to immediate needs such as flooding and earthquakes
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Take mission trips to other countries but also to areas right around us
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Travel throughout the Diocese during the summer helping with reading camps and VBS
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Have more youth events throughout the year
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Participate in intergenerational activities
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Beach weekends
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Mountain weekends
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Sports teams
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Deep spiritual retreats
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Outreach to schools
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Have carnival/fair/picnic yearly gatherings for all youth
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Underwrite more programs
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Bring in speakers on topics relevant to us
As they were talking and batting ideas around there was discussion about "not everyone likes or would want to do sports or __________." To be honest, there was an awkward moment where I wondered whether the conversation that had been so energized would deteriorate, but instead one youth said, "I wonder if because the only thing we really do right now is stuff at All Saints if there are youth who don't participate because they don't like to go away or to camp."
The conversation didn't end - it energized. It exploded with dreams of hiring a full-time youth person who could help them make certain no youth was ever left behind."
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All smiles at All Saints Summer Camp
Another summer of camp is in the books at All Saints. Click here to view Facebook photos from throughout the summer!
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Allison Caudill, right, served as the interim summer camp director this year.
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New rector for St. Mark's, Louisville
The Rev. Candyce Loescher was instituted as rector of
St. Mark's Church in Louisville on Sept. 8. She previously served as rector of
St. Mary's Church in Madisonville, and is the Vice President of Trustees & Council. She is a graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary, and was ordained by Bishop Gulick in 2007, having come to us from the
Diocese of Atlanta.
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Face facts with Trivia Night at St. James
Doors open at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 and the games will begin 7 p.m. for Trivia Night at
St. James, 401 LaGrange Road, Pewee Valley. There will be prizes, raffles and a silent auction. Teams may purchase two mulligans (free answers) at the event, and two more mulligans are available for free with advance paid registration.
There will be one bonus question per round, and a prize will be awarded for Best Table Theme Décor. The cost per person is $15 with a maximum of eight per table (must be 18 years of age). Beverages such as beer, wine and light snacks will be available, and those interested may bring food or their own beverages.
A reservation form is available
here
. Call 502-245-7819 or
email
for more information.
Pop quiz
Want to practice before the big night? Here are some trivia questions about the history of the Episcopal Church to get you warmed up.
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1. In 1532, who appointed Thomas Cranmer as the Archbishop of Canterbury and was granted a divorce the next year?
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2. What act did Parliament pass in 1534 that separated the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church?
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3. In what city and state was the first Anglican Church founded?
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4. True or false: Since England wouldn't consecrate bishops in America, the first American bishops to be consecrated were done so by bishops from Ireland.
5. Was the Episcopal Church "born" at its first general convention in the city of Boston or Philadelphia?
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7. On June 18 of what year did the Episcopal Church elect its first female presiding bishop?
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6. He was b
orn into slavery in 1746 in
Sussex County
,
Delaware, and h
e founded the first black clergy in 1794 as
the first African American clergyman. What was his name?
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Answers
1. King Henry VIII.
2. The Act of Supremacy.
3. Jamestown, Va.
4. False. They were consecrated by bishops from Scotland.
5. Philadelphia.
6. The Rev. Absalom Jones.
7. 2006. Her name is Katharine Jefferts Schori.
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Celebrate St. George's Scholar Institute's 52nd anniversary with brunch at BirraCibo
52 years of service to Parkland, Park-Hill and California neighborhoods with its "Celebration of Success" brunch from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 18 at BirraCibo Restaurant, 445 S. 4th St., Louisville. Tickets are $50, and proceeds go directly toward youth programming at St. George's Community Center.
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Dimensions of Faith at St. Matthew's
Biblical scholars Dr. Amy-Jill Levine and the Rev. Dr. Bill Brosend will host this year's Dimensions of Faith at
St. Matthew's on Sept. 24 and 25.
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
About the speakers
Dr. Levine is with Vanderbilt Divinity School, Vanderbilt University. Dr. Brosend is with the School of Theology at Sewanee, The University of the South. Dr. Levine describes herself as a "Yankee Jewish feminist who teaches in a predominantly Christian divinity school in the buckle of the Bible Belt." She combines historical-critical rigor, literary-critical sensitivity, and a frequent dash of humor with a commitment to eliminating anti-Jewish, sexist, and homophobic theologies. The Rev. Dr. William Brosend is a priest of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky and serves as professor of New Testament and preaching with the School of Theology at Sewanee, The University of the South.
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Step up to The Hunger Walk at Sawyer State Park
The Walk to End Hunger in Kentuckiana will be Sept. 25 at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer Park (the main entrance is at 3000 Freys Hill Road) with a Family Fun Fest from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
The 5k run begins at 2 p.m., and the 5k walk begins at 2:30 p.m.
The Hunger Walk, presented by Aramark, is a 5K Walk and Run benefiting the
Dare to Care
Food Bank. More than 2,000 people put hunger on the run and make a public commitment that everyone will have access to the food they need to be healthy.
Sign up today
to start a team, join an existing team or participate as an individual.
The Hunger Walk is organized by Dare to Care and Interfaith Paths to Peace.
By walking or running in the Hunger Walk, you help put meals on plates.
By the numbers
In Kentuckiana:
* 1 in 6 people struggles with hunger
* 1 in 4 children faces hunger every day
* Every $25 provides 100 meals for neighbors in need
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2016 DuBose Lectures with Dr. Rowan Williams to showcase Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The annual DuBose Lectures are scheduled to begin Sept. 28 at the
University of the South's
School of Theology.
Dr. Rowan Williams is the guest lecturer, and all lectures will take place in the Guerry Auditorium. There will be a live-stream link for the open conversation segment on Sept. 29, available 1:30 p.m.
The
lineup
of lectures spans Sept. 27-Sept. 29. Registration details are available
here
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Dr. Rowan Williams
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About Dr. Rowan Williams
Dr. Williams is a Welsh Anglican bishop, theologian and poet who was the 104th archbishop of Canterbury from 2002 to 2014 and has published studies of Arius, Teresa of Avila and Sergii Bulgakov, along with writings on a notable range of theological, historical and political themes. He speaks or reads eleven languages: English, Welsh, Spanish, French German, Russian, Biblical Hebrew, Syriac, Latin and both Ancient and Modern Greek.
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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About Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The DuBose Lectures - "Bonhoeffer Revisited: from Christology to Politics" - will explore the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who has been attracting attention and admiration as a thinker and Christian witness since becoming a lecturer in systematic theology at the University of Berlin in 1931. Invested in promoting unity among Christian churches, he was appointed by the World Alliance for Promoting International Friendship through the churches as one of its three European youth secretaries.
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Thrills at Haunted Halloween Backyard BBQ
Home of the Innocents
, 1100 E. Main St., is hosting its Haunted Halloween Backyard BBQ on Oct. 15 from 4-7 p.m. The Home has partnered with local restaurants to prepare a BBQ feast.
There will also be Halloween costume contests, a haunted trick-or-treat trail, games, inflatables, a hayride tour spanning eight acres, a petting zoo and more.
There is a variety of
ticket categories
to choose from for registration.
Click
here
for more information about the BBQ raffle, which showcases a week-long vacation package in Florida at the Villages of Crystal Beach in Destin.
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Kentucky Council of Churches to host 69th Annual Assembly at Nazareth Retreat Center
The Kentucky Council of Churchs is hosting its 69th Annual Assembly Oct. 20-21 at the
Nazareth Retreat Center, Bardstown. On Oct. 21, there will be a delegate meeting, lunch, devotions, the first keynote speaker, workshops, a banquet and worship service. Events on Oct. 22 include a delegate meeting, the second keynote speaker, panel discussion and benediction. Information about the workshops and panelists is available
here.
Meet the keynote speakers
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The Rev. Dr.
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The Rev. Dr. Felicia Howell LaBoy and Dr. Jonathan Sands Wise are this year's keynote speakers.
LaBoy is the associate dean of Black Church Studies and Advanced Learning, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
She has 14 years of urban and multicultural pastoral ministry as an elder in Full Connection with the Northern Illinois Conferen
ce of the United Methodist Church. Read her new book, "Table Matters: The Sacraments, Evangelism and Social Justice," scheduled for publication this year.
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Dr. Wise is a professor of philosophy at Georgetown College, born and raised on a dairy farm in Harmony, Pa. He fostered an appreciation for the value of manual labor there and has fostered an "agrarian" perspective. He was named vice president for enrollment management at Georgetown College last September.
He attended Houghton College and considered seminary but chose to attend grad school at Baylor University, where he earned his master's and Ph.D.
How to register
This year's registration fee is $100 for both days. The cost is $85 on Thursday, Oct. 20 (includes lunch and banquet) and $55 for Friday, Oct. 21. The registration deadline is Oct. 2, and those interested may register online here. To pay for the registration fee, click here. A copy of the registration form is available here. Call Karen Owsley at 859-269-7715 for further registration details.
A brochure about the event is also available
here
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Rock the #EpiscopaliansVote
"If we who are Christians participate in the political process and in the public discourse as we are called to do - the New Testament tells us that we are to participate in the life of the polis, in the life of our society - the principle on which Christians must vote is the principle, Does this look like love of neighbor?" - Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, March 2016
Episcopalians can live out our call to
care for our neighbors as ourselves by engaging in the public square. This Nov. 8, our nation will head to the polls to decide a number of important elections, and there are many opportunities for Episcopalians to engage in this electoral process. Official Episcopal policy recognizes voting and political participation as acts of Christian stewardship, calling upon congregations to engage in conversation on public policy issues, to develop voter registration and issue education campaigns, and to advocate for
protection of voting rights.
A faithful commitment to political participation aligns with our Baptismal Covenant's promise to "strive for justice and peace and respect the dignity of every human being."
There are several ways you and your congregation can answer the call to faithfully engage in the electoral process.
Find your district candidates
. The registration deadline is Oct. 11.
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STANDING TOGETHER: In support of the advocacy at Standing Rock Sioux Reservation
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued the following statement in support of the advocacy of the people of Standing Rock Sioux Reservation:
"Water is a gift from the creator, respect it, and protect it." I was deeply moved by these words printed on the sign of a person standing with hundreds of others to protect the Missouri River. In the Episcopal Church, when we baptize a new follower of Jesus Christ, we pray these words over the water of baptism. "We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water." We then recall how God used water to bless his people in the Bible, from the story of creation in Genesis, the emancipation of Hebrew slaves in Exodus, to the baptism of the Lord Jesus in the River Jordan. Indeed, "Water is a gift from the creator." To sustain it and to protect it is to "safeguard the integrity of God's creation," and therefore to protect human and others forms of life created by Almighty God. That work warrants our full and prayerful support.
Read Bishop Curry's full statement
here.
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In pursuit of resources for the flood in Louisiana, the Diocese joins forces with Relief & Development
The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana is partnering with Episcopal Relief & Development to support local congregations around the impacted region. These churches are responding in impressive, varied way depending on the gifts, skills and needs in those communities: they are gutting homes; distributing gift cards for families for needed clothing; providing pastoral care in shelters and on the streets (in English and in Spanish); feeding residents and first responders; and providing furniture and other supplies to particularly vulnerable families as they resettle in temporary apartments.
The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana's out-of-state volunteer team sign-up form is available
here. Discover other ways to serve
here. Email the U.S. Relief and Development team
here.
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Photo courtesy of The Rev. Canon Shannon Manning
The Rev. Canon Shannon Manning visited churches as they responded to the flooding in Louisiana, and wrote: "Today I witnessed two examples of the very best we are as a church. I began my day with the Rev. Roman Roldan, his wife Chris Roldan, the Rev. Peter Kang, and the wonderful people of Grace Church, St Francisville. House by house, person by person, they are making a difference in both providing and organizing relief in West Feliciana Parish."
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Looking for the
Daily
Office?
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A quick collection of links and articles from Episcopal News Service
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Federal agencies halt pipeline construction
By Lynette Wilson and David Paulsen
Episcopal News Service
A federal judge ruled on Sept. 9
against
blocking work on a section of a four-state oil pipeline project that has sparked Native American protests in North Dakota that have generated national attention and drawn support from Episcopal leaders, among others.
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CDSP prepares seminarians for public life
By Lynette Wilson
Episcopal News Service
Preparing future priests to lead congregations in today's world also means training them for public life at Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California. Two years ago the seminary began an overhaul of its curriculum, refocusing its Master of Divinity program on three core Christian concepts: mission, discipleship and evangelism.
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L.A. diocese announces 5 nominees for bishop coadjutor election
By Lynette Wilson
Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
The Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles has announced a slate of five nominees to stand for election as bishop coadjutor.
The candidates are
the Rev. Paul Fromberg, rector of St. Gregory of Nyssa, San Francisco;
the Rev. Rachel Nyback, rector of St. Cross, Hermosa Beach, California;
the Rev. Anna Olson, rector of St. Mary's, (Mariposa Avenue) Los Angeles;
the Rt. Rev. Pierre Whalon, bishop of the Paris-based Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe; and
the Rev. Mauricio Wilson, rector of St. Paul's, Oakland, California.
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Crowds see installation of archbishop of Congo
By Gavin Drake
Anglican Communion News Service
The president and prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo headed a list of dignitaries at the installation of the new archbishop of theProvince de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo - the Anglican Church in the Congo - on Sept. 11. Archbishop Masimango Katanda, the former bishop of Kindu, was elected in July. He succeeds Archbishop Henri Isingoma, who stood down for a health improvement break and return to theological academia.
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Faith leaders unite in call for U.K. action on refugees
By Gavin Drake
Anglican Communion News Service
The primus of Scotland, the archbishop of Wales and former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams have called on the U.K. government "urgently to revise its policy towards refugees." They are among a large number of Anglican bishops and clergy from the U.K. who have put their name to an open letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May. It has been signed by 224 faith leaders.
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Church in Wales invests in new safeguarding strategy
By Gavin Drake
Anglican Communion News Service
A new safeguarding strategy to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults was launched by the Church in Wales Wednesday. The church has strengthened its team of safeguarding officers and now has a head of safeguarding, Elaine Cloke, as well as two provincial safeguarding officers for north and south Wales who will respond to safeguarding concerns and allegations.
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