DIOCESE OF LEXINGTON NEWS AND EVENTS
MAY 19, 2022
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The submission deadline is 3 days prior to Thursday's distribution.
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DIOCESAN NEWS AND HAPPENINGS
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The Rev. TJ Azar Transitioning to New Ministry
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Calvary Episcopal Church, Ashland, is saying goodbye to beloved Rector, the Reverend TJ (Antoinette) Azar, after nine and a half years of faithful service. TJ has been called as Rector of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Cookeville, Tennessee.
"We've been blessed", said Senior Warden Liz Alexander. And, from Bishop Mark: "TJ has been a beloved and invaluable member of the diocese throughout her time with us and she will be greatly missed". Parishioners and diocesan colleagues alike will deeply miss TJ's enthusiasm, zeal for the Gospel and passion for evangelism.
All are welcome to A Service For The Ending Of A Pastoral Relationship And Leave-Taking From A Congregation this coming Sunday, May 22, at 3:00 pm, with Bishop Mark Van Koevering presiding and preaching.
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4th Thursday Discussion Group
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Join us on May 26 at 7:00 pm for this FREE event.
Our special guest will be the Rev. Robert P. Gates, Sr., who is the pastor of Historic Camp Nelson Baptist Church and a descendant of one of Camp Nelson's participants. There will be a Q & A session following his presentation.
Anyone is welcome to join us!
The link to join on Zoom can be found here
(PASSCODE is 1111)
Contact Roxanne Cheney at [email protected] for additional information, or call (859) 272-8515.
1870 Armstrong Mill Rd., Lexington, KY 40517
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Bishop Mark has again invited our diocese to participate in Thy Kingdom Come, a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.
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What would happen if every Christian committed to praying regularly, for 5 people they know, to come to faith in Jesus?
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Download the Thy Kingdom Come Commissioning Service Plan, Novena and Prayer Journal, all available by clicking here. And free copies of the Cheeky Pandas books can be ordered here (postage and packing not included).
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TKC around the world
Each week, in the leadup to Thy Kingdom Come 2022, we hear from churches/
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'Persevering in Prayer'
Watch this inspiring 'Persevering in Prayer' reflection from
Rev Irfan John & Raheela Irfan (Daud Irfan’s parents - the current Methodist Youth president). We hope it encourages and inspires you to continue to be steadfast in prayer.
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'Pray continually...' 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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St. John's (Versailles) is sponsoring a
YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST
as part of our
175th anniversary celebrations!
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ENTER ESSAY CONTEST & WIN $175, $100, or $75
WHO: All writers aged 8 to 12 in the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington.
WHAT: Write a 400-600 word essay about how to behave (known as etiquette) at
church.
WHY: To help celebrate the 175th birthday of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Versailles.
HOW:
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Watch (for inspiration) the video above of St. John's youth reading an essay by Virginia Cary Hudson, a writer who attended St. John’s in Versailles in the early 1900s. Her essays, written at age 10, were published in a book— O Ye Jigs & Juleps!—which became a best seller!
- Write your own essay so to be read easily by the judges: typed, double-spaced, 14 point font. Include your name, birthdate, telephone number, and name of parish.
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Email your essay by May 26, 2022 to [email protected]
Registration deadline is May 26, 2022
For more details, please contact Dana Lockhart by email at [email protected], or by phone at (859) 873-3481
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Event location:
St. John's Episcopal Church (Versailles)
210 N Main Street, Versailles, KY 40383
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St. Raphael Dinner Church Event Moved to New Date
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The St. Raphael Dinner Church Event, originally scheduled for May 28, has been moved to August 27. Look for future postings in the DioLink newsletter in early August.
For additional information, contact Sr. Becky Cooper at [email protected] or call (859) 255-4987.
St. Raphael Episcopal Church
1891 Parkers Mill Rd., Lexington, KY 40504
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GET BACK IN THE HABIT!
If your parish has lost the habit of regular UTO in-gatherings during the pandemic, I urge you to consider restoring this important ministry. Experience the psychological, spiritual, and physical benefits of gratitude for yourself and help your fellow parishioners enjoy those benefits as well.
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Set a date for a Spring In-Gathering and encourage parishioners to drop thankful coins in their UTO blue boxes. If some folks don’t like bothering with change, it’s okay to write a thankful check or donate online! All those donations, in whatever form, will bring blessings to others in the form of grants.
The Spring In-Gathering for UTO will be May 29 or any Sunday close to that date that is convenient for your parish.
You can make UTO Sunday memorable by including a special UTO Litany in the service. You can order a booklet of UTO Litanies from the national UTO website.
Contact Diane Gabbard at [email protected] with any questions or if you would like me to mail you a copy of the booklet of UTO Litanies.
What is a UTO In-Gathering, exactly? Contact Diane Gabbard to learn more.
Click here to see a story of the impact of a United Thank Offering In-Gathering.
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2022 Diocesan Mini-Grants now available
The Loan and Grant Committee is pleased to announce the availability of funds for grants again this year. The grants are to be used for the Spread of God's Kingdom and preparing those interested in lay ministries. Lay Ministry is the focus for the Diocese for 2022. Grant applications and guidelines can be found on the Diocesan Website by clicking here, or at the links below.
The application deadline has been extended. Applications are now due by close of business July 1, 2022. If you have questions, please reach out to The Rev. Deacon Susan E. Kurtz at [email protected] or [email protected].
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Over six million 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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2022
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!
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SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR/CIT RECRUITING
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This is an invitation for you to join in the fun of the summer camps at the Cathedral Domain. We believe that you can make camp fun for boys and girls while helping them to have a meaningful camp experience.
To be eligible to be a CIT, youth must be at least 15 years of age, and 16 years of age for counselors.
2022 CAMP DATES WE STILL NEED COUNSELORS FOR ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Senior Conference: June 12th – 18th
Mini Camp I: June 19th – 22nd
Mini Camp II: June 22nd – 25th
Girls Camp I: July 3rd – 9th
Girls Camp II: July 10th – 16th
Boys Camp I & II: July 17th – 23rd
Co-ed Camp: July 24th – 30th
For more information, please contact Cindy Sigmon, Diocesan Youth Missioner/Program Director, at [email protected].
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WE STILL NEED COUNSELORS FOR ALL CAMPS EXCEPT JUNIOR CONFERENCE!
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Design Group Recommends Shortening
General Convention to 4 Days, July 8-11,
and Limiting Attendance
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The design group formed by the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has released its first
set of recommendations for the 80th General Convention. Photo: Sharon Tillman/Episcopal News Service
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[Episcopal News Service] The 80th General Convention will now be held July 8-11 in Baltimore, Maryland, shortened from eight to four days under a recommendation from the design group charged with planning a “shorter, smaller, safer” gathering, according to a letter to the church sent May 17 by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies. Read more
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The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington - Text to Give:
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Text “DioLex” to 73256 to give using your mobile device. This number will never send unsolicited texts to you. To cancel further messages, text STOP. If you need assistance with text giving, text HELP. Standard text message and data rates may apply.
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Please continue to use our P.O. Box address for written communications:
P.O. Box 610, Lexington, KY 40588-0610
Our new physical office address is: 225 Walton Avenue, Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40502
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