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News for the Weeks of
January 7 and 14, 2018
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Adoration of the Magi. Panel from a Roman sarcophagus, 4th century CE.
From the Cemetary of St. Agnes in Rome.
Public Domain.
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"I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak.
And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said,
'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "
It was at the Wednesday night Bible Study at Lancer Baptist Church in Prestonsburg; the Pastor read Matthew 15:32 about Jesus feeding the four thousand. He said that though their tiny church had done many community projects, he felt that they were being called to feed the hungry; a gift to the people around them in a very concrete way.
The next day I called him to ask if there were any buildings he knew of in the city where we could relocate the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry, presently located at St. James since 1979. I heard a contemplative silence and then he said, "Our church has an old one room school house that you could renovate and lease for $1.00 a year plus utilities." When meeting with him a week later he also offered the church's kitchenette and hall for the Soup Kitchen the Pantry has each week. He added "if you need a place to hold services you can use our church until you find what you need." What a gift!
And so as we transition from Christmas mode to the Season of Epiphany, we can ask "what gifts do we, the Episcopal Church, bring to those around us?"
Specifically, do you know where the nearest Food Pantry is? Does anyone in your parish volunteer at a Food Panty? Have they shared their experience?
Have you as a church family had a food drive recently?
There are many reasons why people are hungry here in Kentucky. The problems are very complex. Each family has its own story. What are the reasons people go hungry where you live?
The Magi brought Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh to the young Messiah. What are we bringing to the Body of Christ in the form of the poor around us?
The Rev. Sister Judy Yunker, Priest-in-Partnership
St. James' Episcopal Church - Prestonsburg, The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington
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FEEDING THE HUNGRY AT ST. MARY'S
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Saint Mary's Episcopal Church is partnering with Community Care Outreach (CCO) in Middlesboro, in providing weekly hot meals to individuals and families living with food insecurities. Community Care Outreach is the vision of mail carrier John Day who saw a real need in the community and started to address the problem. Before Saint Mary's participated, meals consisted of hot soups and other food items to go as CCO handed out meals on the street. Saint Mary's got involved by opening up Guild Hall so that people can come in out of the cold environment and sit down to eat a meal with friends, family, and the volunteers of Community Care Outreach and Saint Mary's. Volunteers are concerned citizens, local elected officials and community leaders, and a cross section of Christians representing non-denominational, Southern Baptists, Methodists, Pentecostals, Presbyterians, and Episcopalians. Besides serving hot meals to those who come to St. Mary's, we also deliver meals to shut-ins. This collaborative ministry has grown by also providing coats, gloves, hats, and warm blankets. This cooperative ministry is serving an average of 120 people on a weekly basis.
The Rev. Brother Aelred Dean, Priest-in-Charge
St. Mary's -
Middlesboro, The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington
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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE
STANDING COMMITTEE
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The Episcopal Election Planning Committee has created two documents to help the Diocese understand the process we've used to discern our next steps in electing our next Bishop Provisional:
- The Mini-Profile that was shared with the Office of Pastoral Development. This document has been well-received by the House of Bishops and is becoming a model for other Dioceses. Please click here to view and download the Mini-Profile.
- A Frequently Asked Questions page. This document includes a prayer for the election, information about our discernment process, and compensation information. Click here to view and download the Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have other questions, please contact a member of The Standing Committee. Their names are listed on the
Leadership page of diolex.org (click on the Standing Committee tab).
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ECCLESIASTICAL AUTHORITY UPDATE
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While we said farewell to Bishop Caldwell in December, he has graciously agreed to continue serving in the capacity of our diocesan ecclesiastical authority through our diocesan convention in February. This means that if there are matters that have to be dealt with by a bishop, he is able to deal with them from Minnesota. If such a matter arises, please contact The Rev. Canon Elise Johnstone (elise@diolex.org), Canon to the Ordinary, and she will facilitate the matter.
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Farewell Reception for Bishop Bruce on December 9, 2017
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FORMATION DAY
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DIOCESAN CONVENTION
FEBRUARY 23 & 24, 2018
DEADLINE FOR
RESOLUTIONS:
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
PRE-CONVENTION HEARINGS:
see below
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The Work and Ministry of Reconciliation
Diocesan Formation Opportunity
Friday, February 23, 2017, 2:30-7pm
This Diocesan Formation Day will center on the work of reconciliation and will include workshops, dinner, and brief evening worship. Our Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Allan Boesak, Theologian, Social Justice Advocate, and Anti-Apartheid Activist in South Africa.
Workshop topics include:
- Reconciliation through Artistic Expression in Parish and Beyond
- Reconciliation through Parish/Community Engagement
- Everyday Peacemaking with Sean Gladding
- Reflections on Traces of the Trade
The cost for this Diocesan Formation Day is $20. Please click here to register.
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The 122nd Convention of the Diocese of Lexington
Saturday, February 24, 2018
The deadline for Early Bird Registration is January 15, 2018. Please
click here to register.
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Nominations
The Nominations Committee of the Diocese of Lexington is looking for candidates, who are communicants in good standing in their local churches, to stand for election for the following offices:
Standing Committee
,
Executive Council
and
Board of Trustees for the University of the South
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Please
click here
to view and download the church bulletin insert containing more information.
Nominations are currently being accepted through January 19, 2018. To fill out and submit the Nomination Form,
click here
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Resolutions
A Resolution is the legislative vehicle by which the Convention acts; it is the way we enact or change our church laws and practices.
Who can submit a Resolution to Diocesan Convention?
Any elected deputy, vestry member, or bishop's committee member from a parish or mission of the Diocese of Lexington, the Bishop, members of the Standing Committee, Executive Council, or the Officers of the Diocese may submit a resolution. However, every Resolution shall be sponsored by a Member {of Convention} who shall be present at Convention and prepared to move and speak in its favor. The Members of Convention include the Bishop, all Priests and Deacons canonically resident in the Diocese, and Lay Deputies elected from each Parish or Mission.
Is there a deadline for submitting a Resolution?
On or before the 15th day prior to the Convention. The 2018 deadline is February 9.
Or, past that point, Resolutions may be submitted according to the Rules of Order of Convention: "Resolutions may be introduced during the Convention but may be acted upon only as follows: If introduced in the first business session of the Convention, the question before the Convention shall be whether the resolution shall be considered. Upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the delegates {deputies}, the resolution shall be referred to an appropriate Convention Committee for study and report to that Convention. Such resolutions that fail to receive the required vote, as well as resolutions introduced after close of the first business session of the Convention, shall not be considered. This rule shall not apply to resolutions of courtesy.
To whom should Resolutions be sent?
Address any resolutions in writing to the Secretary of Convention, care of the Administrative Assistant, Melanie Yankey, to adminassist@diolex.org, or mailed to PO Box 610, Lexington, KY 40588.
Where can I get more information about Resolutions?
- The Rules of Order for Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington
- The Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington (specifically Canon 1.09)
- More questions? Please contact Mission House, the offices of the Diocese of Lexington
859-252-6527 or the Canon to the Ordinary by email: elise@diolex.org
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Pre-Convention Hearings
In preparation for our one day convention on Saturday, February 24 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Winchester, we will again hold Pre-Convention Hearings for clergy, deputies/alternates to diocesan convention, and other interested people.
There are a few purposes of the Pre-Convention hearings. Deputies and clergy will have an opportunity to:
-- hear about and discuss any resolutions that are being presented to convention;
-- hear about those who are nominated for diocesan leadership roles (Executive Council, Standing Committee, Sewanee Trustee and General Convention Deputies);
-- hear and ask questions about the budget that was approved by Executive Council for affirmation from the Diocesan Convention;
-- and, for new deputies, be oriented to the work of the convention.
In order for us to have a one-day convention we highly encourage all clergy, deputies and alternates to attend one of the
five Pre-Convention Hearings:
| Sunday, Feb 11, 6:30 p.m. |
Good Shepherd, Lexington |
| Sunday, Feb 18, 3:00 p.m. |
St. Alban's, Morehead |
| Monday, Feb 19, 6:30 p.m. |
Trinity, Danville |
| Tuesday, Feb 20, 6:30 p.m. |
Trinity, Covington |
| Wednesday, Feb 21, 6:30 p.m. |
St. John's, Corbin |
If you have any questions about Pre-Convention hearings, please contact The Rev. Canon Elise Johnstone at
elise@diolex.org.
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The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Richmond, KY is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant. Please
click here to view and download this job description.
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The Electric Revival VI
January 13-14, 2018
 Trinity Episcopal Church warmly invites all junior and senior high students (grade 7-12) to downtown Covington for the annual dance party and lock-in we like to call "The Electric Revival." Shake off those mid-winter blues with twenty-four long hours of music, worship, fellowship, and dancing.
For the sixth installment of The Electric Revival, we are partnering with the Diocesan Commission for Racial Reconciliation and the Underground Railroad Museum to offer an engaging and empowering program designed to get young people thinking about racial justice. But don't worry, there will still be plenty of time for yoga, theatre games, our annual open mic coffee hour, and of course, more of that late night POWER MUSIC ELECTRIC REVIVAL!
Please
click here to view and download the event poster.
For more information please contact The Rev. Justin Gabbard at 859-630-2835 or
jegabbard@gmail.com.
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St. Andrew's Concert Series presents Ruth Bryan and Mary Brinkman
January 21, 2018 at 2pm
 Those who attended last year's Diocesan Convention at St. Michael's were blessed by the exquisite music of this exceptional duo. Here's a wonderful opportunity to experience a full concert of contemplative and uplifting clarinet and piano music performed by Ruth Bryan and Mary Brinkman.
All are welcome! There is no charge for this concert, but donations will be gratefully accepted in support of the music program at St. Andrew's.
For more information please contact Lynn Vera, Music Director, at 727-644-1712 or
LynnVera@ymail.com.
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Art at the Cathedral Gallery Hop and Arts Weekend
January 19-21, 2018
Please
click here to view and download the Arts Weekend event flyer.
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With sadness, we share the news of the death of
The Rev. Charles Kane Cobb Lawrence, who died on January 4 at the age of 100 with 76 years of ordained ministry.
His memorial service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral on Tuesday, January 9 at 2:30pm. Visitation will begin at 1:15pm. You may read Fr. Charles' obituary here, and the diocesan Sorrow Notice here.
May his soul rest in peace, and may he rise in Glory.
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Sunday, January 7, 2018 (First Sunday after the Epiphany)
St. Timothy's Mission, Barnes Mountain
The Venerable Bryant C. Kibler, Sr. Priest-in-Partnership
St. Timothy's Mission Camps, a Ministry of the Diocese of Lexington (35 years)
Sunday, January 14, 2018 (Second Sunday after the Epiphany)
The Episcopal Youth Community
Ms. Cindy Sigmon, Youth Missioner
Daughters of the King, Diocesan Chapter
Sunday, January 21, 2018 (Third Sunday after the Epiphany)
St. James Church, Prestonsburg
The Rev. Sister Judy Yunker, Priest-in-Partnership
Sunday, January 28, 2018 (Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany)
St. Peter's Church, Paris
The Rev. Christina Brannock, Rector
The
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is published on the
Resources page of the diocesan website under the "Resources for Worship" tab.
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To submit an event for publication in
DioLink and on diolex.org:
click here.
Please note that
submissions must be received by Tuesday evening
in order to be
included in that week's DioLink. The website is updated continually.
Thank you!
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