DIOCESE OF LEXINGTON NEWS AND EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
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DIOCESAN NEWS AND HAPPENINGS |
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Last night, Wednesday, September 14, the Reverend Canon Stephanie Spellers, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism, Reconciliation, and Creation Care, gave a talk on “Racism and Truth Telling” at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Frankfort. She delivered a powerful, Gospel inspired presentation that challenged both churches and communities to take a good look at where we’ve come from and to seek solutions that can help us all to be more Christ-like in our approach to one another.
This event was associated with the Clergy Conference between the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington and the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky that is now in progress. After The Rev. Canon Spellers spoke, the Right Reverend Mark Van Koevering, Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington, and the Right Reverend Terry Allen White, Bishop of the Diocese of Kentucky, gave calls to action.
Leaders of the Racial Reconciliation Commission of the Diocese of Kentucky and the Commission for Racial Reconciliation for the Diocese of Lexington were responsible for the event’s planning.
Video of the event will be made available soon on diolex.org.
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Diolex - 126th Diocesan Convention |
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or scan the QR code below.
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The Development Committee Needs
YOU!!!
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The Development Committee of the Diocese of Lexington is looking for new members to join an energetic and creative group of both lay and clergy who will lead the diocese and its faith communities in developing their financial bases. If you feel this piece of God’s work will suit your skill set, or if you know someone whose arm might be twisted please contact Tony Haigh, chair of the committee at anthony.haigh@centre.edu. |
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A Service for the Installation of
The Rev. Peter Doddema
as Rector at
Church of the Ascension, Frankfort
Sunday, September 25 - 5:30 PM
The Right Rev. Mark Van Koevering
Bishop, Diocese of Lexington, officiating
Reception will follow
for more information, or call (502) 661-2742.
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311 Washington St., Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
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For a one page, easy-access, sharable summary of ways to help with flood relief in Eastern Kentucky, click links below:
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Centered:
A Christian Discipleship Experience
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The Episcopal Church Office of Evangelism announces a new small-group resource for churches and individuals seeking to go deeper in relationship with Jesus and in loving and serving others.
“Centered: A Christian Discipleship Experience” is a digital, nine-session resource—available in English and coming soon in French and Spanish—for church members, neighbors, and friends to explore in small, gathered communities.
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Millions of refugees have recently fled war-torn Ukraine.
Episcopal Relief & Development and other Anglican partners are providing humanitarian assistance in response to this crisis. Your immediate support will help displaced families and individuals fleeing the violence. CLICK HERE to learn more and to donate. And, read more about the response here.
CLICK HERE to support other parts of our world in conflict and great need.
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EVENTS AT THE CATHEDRAL DOMAIN |
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IT’S OFFICIALLY “ADULT SWIM” AT THE CATHEDRAL DOMAIN.
Campers must be age 21+.
Time to leave your worries behind for a weekend & come be a kid again!
Friday, September 30, 2022 (starting at 6:00 pm) thru Sunday, October 2, 2022.
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BI-WEEKLY DIOLEX YOUTH ZOOM MEETINGS |
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This is a wonderful way for youth in grades
9 thru 12 to stay in touch with one another, and with the Domain, in between events and gatherings. Facilitated by Andy and Cindy Sigmon, youth come together virtually every other Sunday to catch up, play games, talk & share in some fellowship together…it’s free but it’s priceless time together.
STARTS AT 8:00PM. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS ARE:
SEPT. 25, 2022 | OCT. 9, 2022 | OCT. 23, 2022
NOV. 6, 2022 | NOV. 20, 2022 | DEC. 11, 2022
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“There are times in our lives we never forget, there are places that stay with us forever.” New Beginnings and the Cathedral Domain is a time and place like that. Full of fun, discovery, singing, skits & connecting with friends. 7th thru 9th graders may go to New Beginnings as many times as they’d like!
FRIDAY, OCT. 14, 2022 – SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 2022
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Happening is a Christian experience FOR teenagers & presented BY teenagers. The idea is to get closer to God during the weekend and then to continue growing in the Christian way.
Happening is designed for ALL youth in grades 10 thru 12.
FRIDAY, NOV. 11, 2022 – SUNDAY, NOV. 13, 2022
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The term “A New Year in the Spirit” refers to an attitude…a challenge…an effort to increase awareness of God’s will and work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The intent is that we come away from the experience with a renewed sense of purpose as young Christians. Offered to ALL youth in grades 7 thru 12.
TUESDAY, DEC. 27, 2022 – FRIDAY, DEC. 30, 2022
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The Word after Babel—Writing Theology Here and Now |
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Series of 3 lectures to be held at Guerry Auditorium on the campus of Sewanee: The University of the South on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Dr. Mark Jordan of Harvard Divinity school will be speaking on modern theological language and how language shapes our understanding of God. The lectures are free and open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
- 9:00 am: Theological Style and Beauty’s Revolutions
- 1:00 pm: Theological Prophecy and the Risk of Slogans
- 3:00 pm: Theological Silences and the Smallness of Writing
To learn more and to register for a live stream of the lectures, click here.
Dr. Jordan’s lectures are the cornerstone of a two-day “Alumni Lecture & Homecoming,” event which takes place on campus Sept. 27-29. 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, a reception following the dedication of our new Crucifix in our Chapel of the Apostles, and more.
For those interested in attending the entirety of the “Alumni Lectures & Homecoming" two-day event, there is a registration fee of $100 per person. More information about the event can be found here. The registration fee covers the cost of the workshops, the banquet and other meals and is not a requirement to attend Dr. Jordan's lectures on Sept. 28.
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Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Anglican leaders around the world respond to the death of Queen Elizabeth II |
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Photo Credit: Joe Giddens |
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[From the Anglican News Service] Anglican leaders around the world have been paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday (Thursday 8 September).
This article contains a summary of their statements with links to the full texts. It will be updated over the next couple of days if further tributes are received.
In addition to being Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Queen was also head of state of Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Solomon Islands and Tuvalu.
Tributes were paid by Church leaders in some of the Queen’s overseas territories.
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