196th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky

Registration is now open for the 196th Diocesan Convention. Click here for registration and information. The deadline to register is October 6.

Diocesan Celebration of the Rev. A.H. McNeil

Saturday, October 7th @ 10:30amCT

Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Hopkinsville

The Rt. Rev. Terry A. White, celebrant

The Rev. Dr. Karl Ruttan, preacher

Fellowship following the liturgy

The Rev. A. H. (Alexander Hamilton) McNeil (aka Aaron McNeil, a name by which he is fondly remembered by his community today), was a pioneer, churchman, educator, and community leader, as the first African American Episcopal clergyman (deacon) in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He was born, October 10, 1858 and served faithfully as the first pastor (deacon in charge) of the Mission of the Good Shepherd, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, until his death in Hopkinsville, January 14, 1901. Come to this special observance as we remember and celebrate his life and the ongoing community ministry that continues in his name to this day through the Aaron McNeil House. Click here for an informational flyer to share with your congregation.

Sponsored by the Racial Healing Commission of the Diocese of Kentucky 

All Saints Center Board Seeking Nominations

All Saints Center board is seeking nominations for three-year terms beginning 1/1/24, and accepting nominees for subsequent years.

Click here for details about the position.

Please respond to The Rev. Mark Richard, board chair, with your interest in serving, 615-948-3769 or markarichard2@gmail.com.

81st General Convention

The 81st General Convention will be held in Louisville June 22-28, 2024.

-For more information about volunteer positions available click here.

-To sign up to volunteer, click here.

-For a draft schedule of the week, click here.

Bell Award Winner

St. George's own Mary Carter has been named one of this year's Bell Award winners. Her award ceremony will take place on Millionaire's Row at Churchill Downs on October 5. 

The Bell Award recognizes ten adults and two high-school youths who have demonstrated the true "Spirit of Louisville" through selfless volunteer efforts.

Special thanks to Linda Miller of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church for suggesting Mary as a nominee and following through on the process.

Congratulations, Mary! Well done, good and faithful servant. 

Sacred Ground Circle

The Urban Partnership, together with the Commission on Racial Healing of the Diocese of Kentucky, will sponsor a Sacred Ground Circle for study and transformational conversation on racial healing and justice. The study is offered to any persons interested in engaging in small group dialogue and learning about the racial history of the United States. The group is limited to twelve people. The Circle will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM at Calvary Episcopal Church, Louisville, beginning on September 5, 2023. There are eleven sessions with some homework requiring some reading of articles or viewing of videos.

For information on the curriculum click here. The facilitators will be the Rev. Karl Ruttan (karlruttan@gmail.com) and Cam Norman (c.normanrnc@gmail.com).

To register email Karl Ruttan at karlruttan@gmail.com.

New 2023 Dismantling Racism Training dates

Additional 2023 Dismantling Racism Training dates are now available and will be offered in two different formats: virtually via zoom as a one day session or as a one day, in-person event at various locations throughout the diocese. Important information for each format is listed below. Please carefully read the description of the event and the dates and select the program that best suits your needs and schedule. 

In-person Training Days:

September 23, Christ Church, Bowling Green (map link)

October 28, St. Francis in the Fields, Louisville (map link)

The event will begin at 9:30 and end no later than 4 pm (times listed are in local times: Louisville-EST, Bowling Green-CST). Lunch will be provided as well as snacks throughout the day.

Virtual Training Day via zoom:

September 12

The virtual one day event will begin at 9:30 EST (8:30 CST). We will end no later than 3:30 EST (2:30 CST). We will have breaks throughout the day and a break for lunch.

The deadline to register for a training event will be three days before the session.

To foster optimum learning and conversation, the participant limit for each training day is 24. Please sign up early to be sure to get the time you want. 

If you have questions please feel free to contact the Angie Mills angiemills2556@gmail.com or Karl Ruttan at karlruttan@gmail.com, trainers, or the Rev. Canon Jason Lewis at jason@episcopalky.org. 

Church Pension Group to Host Virtual Conversation on Global Faith-Based Investors and the Climate Crisis

 The Church Pension Group (CPG), a financial services organization that serves The Episcopal Church, announced that it will host a virtual conversation entitled, Global Faith-Based Investors and the Climate Crisis, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. Attendees will discover the connection between faith-based beliefs and sustainable investment activity that positively addresses the climate crisis. Click here to learn more and register.

Sewanee Lecture Series:

Essential Baptism

The lecture series is free and open to the public and can also be attended via livestream zoom webinar. Please find more information and webinar registration here.

The lecture series “Essential Baptism” consists of three lectures which will take place on campus in Guerry Auditorium and online at the following times:

• 9:00 am: Is Baptism Essential?
• 1:00 pm: Sacramental Initiation
• 3:00 pm: Eschatological Belonging

The lectures are the cornerstone of a two-day Annual Lecture & Homecoming event which takes place on campus Sept. 26-28. The two-day event welcomes all who are interested in attending—not just School of Theology alumni—and includes a range of workshops for continuing education hours, meals, a semi-formal dinner banquet, and other organized activities. Click here for a printable event flyer.

Children’s Christian Education Position Available

Calvary Episcopal Church is looking for part-time help to co-lead Children's Worship, Sunday Christian Formation Class, and other special activities. For a job description and contact information click here.

Submissions for materials to be considered for the October General Newsletter are due by October 3, 2023. Please send your submissions to katie@episcopalky.org.