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.

Diocesan Celebration of the Rev. A.H. McNeil

Saturday, October 7th @ 10:30amCT

Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Hopkinsville

The Rt. Rev. Terry A. White, celebrant

The Rev. Dr. Karl Ruttan, preacher

Fellowship following the liturgy

The Rev. A. H. (Alexander Hamilton) McNeil (aka Aaron McNeil, a name by which he is fondly remembered by his community today), was a pioneer, churchman, educator, and community leader, as the first African American Episcopal clergyman (deacon) in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He was born, October 10, 1858 and served faithfully as the first pastor (deacon in charge) of the Mission of the Good Shepherd, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, until his death in Hopkinsville, January 14, 1901. Come to this special observance as we remember and celebrate his life and the ongoing community ministry that continues in his name to this day through the Aaron McNeil House.

If you are traveling from Louisville to Hopkinsville on Saturday morning, you may want to find an alternative route other than I-65 South due to delays.

Sponsored by the Racial Healing Commission of the Diocese of Kentucky 

196th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky

Registration for the 196th Diocesan Convention closes tomorrow, October 6. If you plan on attending, please register here now.

Journal of the 195th Convention

The 2023 Journal of the Diocese of Kentucky is now available on the diocesan website here. It contains the Canons of the Diocese, as well as the By-Laws of Trustees and Council.

81st General Convention



Are you the person we're looking for to fill one of our last two Supervisor positions?



As a supervisor, you assist the national church’s area coordinators by managing the many volunteers needed to make the convention run smoothly. General tasks of supervisors include:

• Gathering the volunteers from the check-in area
• Explaining volunteer duties for your area
• Assisting with any volunteer issues that might arise

Click here for more information about supervisor positions.

-For information about other volunteer positions available click here.

-To sign up to volunteer, click here.

-For a draft schedule of the day, click here.

Save the Date: Brennan Lecture Series

The Diocese of Kentucky will host a Brennan Lecture Series with Professor Miroslav Volf, Henry B. Wright Professor of Systematic Theology, and Founding Director, Yale Center for Faith & Culture, on Saturday, December 16, 9:00am - 3:00pm ET at Christ Church Cathedral. Details and registration forthcoming.

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:

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:

There are no more virtual training events scheduled at this time. We will publish additional virtual dates as they become available.

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. 

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry released from hospital, resting at home

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is home from the hospital following his Sept. 20 surgery, according to a press release from The Episcopal Church’s Office of Public Affairs. He will continue to rest and receive physical and occupational therapy from his home. Click here to read more.

Registration Now Open for The Forma Annual Conference

Forma, a ministry of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary, is the professional network for Christian formation leaders in the Episcopal Church. The Annual Forma Conference offers an intentional time of networking, learning, and inspiration. This year’s conference, January 22-25, 2024, will offer multiple ways to participate: individually through Zoom, joining a Local Conference Gathering, or traveling to Camp Allen or Kanuga for a Conference Center Retreat. Learn more and find a link for registration on the Forma website here.

ALL SAINTS

A Letter from All Saints Board Chair, Mark Richard

I'm writing to ask for your support of All Saints Center in Leitchfield, KY. 

It has been joyful to see God’s work in the faith development and community building that happens regularly at All Saints. Not only is All Saints a sacred place for our diocese, but we’re getting groups outside the diocese coming to All Saints to enjoy the peace and beauty found there. Our board is excited about the future of the camp and understands the important place it holds for both youth and adults throughout our diocese and beyond. Much has been done to improve the camp experience, including adding a boathouse to the riverfront and constructing a labyrinth in a peaceful spot just behind the inn. Also, a disk golf course has been laid out on the grounds, which winds its way through the upper and lower camps and through the woods in between.

There is much more that can be done, but we need your help. Please consider supporting All Saints with a financial gift. Small or large, your financial support makes a big impact on the work we are able to accomplish. Tax deductible payments can be made via an online gift here or by sending a check to:

All Saints Retreat Center

833 Hickory Grove Road

Leitchfield, KY 42754

Thank you for all your support of All Saints, including your prayers and your presence. It's a wonderful place to bring a group on retreat or a solo retreat. Please let me know if that would be of interest to you.

God's peace and love be with you,

The Rev. Dcn. Mark Richard, All Saints Board Chair

615-948-3769

markarichard2@gmail.com

All Saints Center

All Saints Center Board Seeking Nominations

All Saints Center board is seeking nominations for three-year terms beginning 1/1/24, and accepting nominees for subsequent years.

Click here for details about the position.

Please respond to The Rev. Mark Richard, board chair, with your interest in serving, 615-948-3769 or markarichard2@gmail.com.

TRANSITIONS

The Rev. Suzanne Barrow has been called as Interim Rector at St. Mark's, Louisville. 

The Rev. Benjamin Hart has been called as Rector of St. Luke's, Anchorage. 

The Rev. Zebulun Treloar has resigned from St. John's, Murray and currently resides in Connecticut.  

The Rev. Larry Minter has been appointed Chaplain to Retired Clergy, beginning Sept 15. A letter to retired clergy introducing his ministry will be forthcoming.

The Rev. Dr. Michael Vollman has been appointed priest-in-charge of Trinity, Russellville.

Children’s Christian Education Position Available

Calvary Episcopal Church is looking for part-time help to co-lead Children's Worship, Sunday Christian Formation Class, and other special activities. For a job description and contact information click here.

Submissions for materials to be considered for the November General Newsletter are due by November 7, 2023. Please send your submissions to katie@episcopalky.org.