Ash Wednesday Service

Bishop White will celebrate the Ash Wednesday liturgy at the 12:00noon ET service at Christ Church Cathedral, 421 S. 2nd Street Louisville, KY 40202. The service will also be streamed live on the Cathedral's facebook page here.

2024 Congregational Leadership Conference

Registration Now Open

The 2024 Congregational Leadership Conference will be held Saturday, March 9th, from 10am to 2:30pm CT at Christ Church, Bowling Green. Click here for details and registration.

Scholarships Available for College Students' Spring Semester

The Kohler Family Scholarship Committee meets bi-annually to review applications for students requesting financial assistance to attend college, university or vocational programs. Applicants must be baptized and be a member of a church in the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky. The applicant must show financial need, academic promise, be baptized, and be willing to provide additional supporting information as stipulated on the Application. Applications are accepted up to June 15th for fall semesters, and up to November 15th for spring semesters. For more information, please see the website here.

81st GENERAL CONVENTION

81st General Convention Volunteers Wanted



The volunteer registration system has been live for about a month and things are ticking along. I greatly appreciate the support we’ve been receiving from the parish liaisons. They are working hard to get the word out and answer questions about volunteering. We have 160 people registered for 649 shifts out of 1600+. Of those registered, over 1/3 are from the diocese representing a little more than half of the congregations.

While our greatest need is in Public Safety and the House of Deputies, there are positions in almost all areas. Whether you need to sit or can’t sit still, if you have a little time or a lot, there are jobs for everyone. Come on out and join us for this historic event. More information can be found on our Facebook page GC 2024 Volunteer Central here.

With Joy,

Amy Spicer

GC 2024 Volunteer Coordinator

amyspicer@episcopalky.org

Exhibit at the 81st General Convention

The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center from June 23rd – 28th, 2024. As part of the event, we have an exhibit show running from June 21st to June 27th which is serves as marketplace and educational center for Deputies, Bishops, clergy and lay people from around our church and the world. Exhibiting at our convention provides a unique opportunity for your company or organization to reach out and be seen by this diverse community. For more information on exhibiting please visit this link.

A Letter from the Racial Healing Commission

The Racial Healing Commission has been working to bring healing and foster beloved community in our diocese. In this ministry the Commission have provided for our diocese the Dismantling Racism Training events to bring awareness and learning as to how we can build beloved community. Congregational leaders, please read the attached letter and learn more about ways you can participate in and raise awareness concerning our leadership's need to take these trainings. You can find the letter here. Email rhc@episcopalky.org with questions.

Racial Healing Commission Seeking Additional Trainers

The Racial Healing Commission is seeking additional trainers for the Dismantling Racism Program and recruiting persons who can assist with the technology for virtual meetings. Training for these positions will be provided. A small stipend will be offered. For more information or to apply for these positions, email Deacon Jan Scholtz, Chair, Racial Healing Commission, rhc@episcopalky.org.

New 2024 Dismantling Racism Training dates

Dismantling Racism Training dates for 2024 are now available. Important information for these events is listed below.

Virtual Training Day via zoom:

Saturday, February, 17, 2024

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. 

Episcopal Church Lent Resources Available Online

Click here for Lenten resources from the Episcopal Church.

Grant applications Open for 2024 Episcopal Creation Care Projects

The Episcopal Church’s Task Force on the Care of Creation and Environmental Racism is offering an additional round of grant funding for up to eight projects that seek to bolster creation care and environmental justice work. The deadline to apply online is March 22. Click here for more information.

Becoming Beloved Community grants available for Episcopal Church justice, reconciliation projects

Applications are open for another round of Becoming Beloved Community grants to help support The Episcopal Church’s work of racial justice, healing, reconciliation, and creation care. The deadline to apply is March 1. Click here for more information.

Elisabeth Von Trapp - 2024-2025 Episcopal Concert Tour

Elisabeth is the granddaughter of Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music. She is also an Episcopalian, a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Montpelier, Vermont. Elisabeth has enthralled audiences from European cathedrals to Washington D.C.’s National Cathedral, the Kennedy Center and hundreds of performance halls and churches across the United States as well as a featured musician at two Episcopal General Conventions. She is touring Episcopal Churches, and performs free of charge. Click here for more information.

The Future of the Black Church: Trends, Threats, and Promising Paths

Experts of various traditions share challenges, insights, and hope for the future. Click here for more information.

Temporary Position Available with National Episcopal Church Women

The National Episcopal Church Women are looking for someone to fill the position of Assistant Secretary for the 2024 Triennial that will be held in Louisville, KY June 23 - 27, 2024. It is a paid position. If you are interested please contact Patricia Wellnitz, 1st VP NECW at nitz@gpcom.net or 308-360-3234. Click here for details about the position.

Submissions for materials to be considered for the March General Newsletter are due by March 5, 2024. Please send your submissions to katie@episcopalky.org.