June 2020 Diocesan Newsletter
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DIOCESAN NEWS
Bishop White's Pentecost Sermon


Click here to view Bishop White's sermon for Pentecost day.
Extension of Pastoral Directive

Bishop White has informed the clergy of the diocese that his pastoral directive of March 20, 2020 is extended until further notice.

The full text of that directive can be found here.
Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

Click here to view Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's statement on President Donald Trump's use of St. John's, Holy Bible.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's Response to the President

Click here to read Bishop Budde's statement.
Current Statements on 2020 Racial Injustice

Bishop White's statement here.

Province IV Bishop's Statement here.

Department of Justice and Jubilee Statement here.
Dismantling Racism Resources

Click here to find additional diocesan resources for Dismantling Racism.
2021 Mission Funding: Deadline - July 31, 2020 

The 2021 Mission Funding Applications are now available and a revised application deadline of July 31, 2020 has been announced. The applications and new deadline are offered with full recognition of the fluid and ever challenging realities of our COVID-19 response. The Budget Committee may not be able to communicate the funds available for Mission Funding until a much later time in the year. Also, given possible financial challenges there is anticipation that the amount for Mission Funding offered to the Committee this year may be reduced. Please know the Committee is committed to faithfully discerning request for funding, and working with each congregation and agency to assist as able in these trying times.

You can find out more about Mission Funding and the application process here.

You can find the application for congregations here.

You can find the application for agencies here.
List of Online Worship Services Around the Diocese

Click here for a list of online worship services offered by congregations around our diocese.
COVID-19 Resources

Below are resources we’ve shared as we work together to keep ourselves healthy as our communities deal with the impact of the novel Coronavirus.

Click here to visit the Coronavirus resource page on our website.

Text covid-19 to 502-526-4382 to receive updates/announcements regarding the Coronavirus via SMS text message. 
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
ECF Vestry Papers on Racial Justice and Reconciliation

 In July and August, the ECF monthly publication Vestry Papers will showcase authors from around our Church, writing on the themes of racial justice, healing and reconciliation, and building Beloved Community as part of their work towards dismantling racism.

Click here for details.
UTO Grant Shifts Focus of 2021 Grants

In response to the overwhelming impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Thank Offering (UTO)has decided to postpone the previously approved grant focus on Creation Care until 2022. Click here for details.
The 3rd Annual Choral Institute is Online

The University of the South announced that Sewanee's summer choral program - a virtual program for talented youths to take advantage of - is open for registration and absolutely free! Click here for details and registration link.
ALL SAINTS NEWS
Summer Programming Canceled

As part of our ongoing response to the COVID19 outbreak, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all summer programming at All Saints for the 2020 season. Ensuring a safe and healthy environment is our highest priority. The challenge of the disinfecting and distancing that would be necessary means that holding summer programming is not possible. We will continue to rely on the best public health guidance as we look toward a tentative re-opening in September.

We are working on alternative youth programming for the summer— the Very Rev. Katherine Doyle, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, will share more information about that as it is developed.

If you would like to offer financial support to All Saints during this time, you can make a donation here.
FROM THE OFFICE
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Diocesan Staff will be working remotely. We will be available by email, and will check phone messages periodically.
Submissions for materials to be considered for the June General Newsletter are due by July 7, 2020. Please send your submissions to katie@episcopalky.org .
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