July 2023 Diocesan Newsletter

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DIOCESAN NEWS
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.

Presiding Bishop Curry's Visit Postponed


The visit of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to the Diocese of Kentucky previously scheduled for July has been postponed.


Click here to read Bishop White's announcement.

RACIAL HEALING COMMISSION
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:

August 19, Our Merciful Saviour, Louisville (map link)

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
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
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, jan.scholtz@janscholtz.com.
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Concert for the Human Family

St. Michael's in the Diocese of Lexington will be hosting a Concert for the Human Family on July 28th. "The concerts, designed to highlight a variety of musical and cultural traditions, stories, and reconciliation work, will serve as a centerpiece for deeper and more long-standing conversations around racial reconciliation “on the ground” in host communities." Click here to find out more about the Concert for the Human Family. Click here to register for the event at St. Michael's.
It’s All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement

Episcopalians everywhere are invited to register to join a churchwide festival of worship, learning, community, and action July 9-12 at the Baltimore (Maryland) Convention Center.

“It’s All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement” will open at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 9, with a revival worship service featuring Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. It closes at noon on Wednesday, July 12, following a festival Eucharist preached by House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris. The Rev. Mariama White-Hammond will preach on July 10. Click here for registration and details.

TRANSITIONS

Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. Michael Vollman and the Rev. Dcn. Dr. Jim Christoph on their recent ordinations!

FROM AROUND THE DIOCESE
Full-Time Administrative Position Available

The Brotherhood of St. Andrews is seeking an experienced Office Manager to aid in the administration of the national office. Click here for details.
Woodcock Foundation Scholarship Grants Available for College Students

Do you know a parishioner that is headed to college this fall who could benefit from a scholarship grant? The Woodcock Foundation funds grants annually to each parish for $1,250 for the fall semester. The parish simply designates the recipient and the Woodcock Foundation handles the rest. Please click here, contact Alex Campbell at 502.821.7793 or woodcockfoundation@gmail.com to learn more.
FROM THE OFFICE
We have seen an increase in fraudulent email scams. Please know that no one on the diocesan staff will ever reach out to you for financial assistance. If you receive such an email, please report it as spam and delete it.

Submissions for materials to be considered for the August General Newsletter are due by August 6, 2023. Please send your submissions to katie@episcopalky.org.

Looking for the prayer resources?  Try the Daily Office:
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