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Please pray for our brothers and sisters in harm's way, for those who have died, and for those working tirelessly to help. Consider financial giving through the diocese to support rescue and recovery efforts here.

You can read about ways to donate supplies and follow relief effort updates on the Diocese of Lexington's Facebook page here.

A dual-diocesan-wide event on Racism and Truth Telling with Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers will be held on Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 pm at The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center in Lexington. More information to come.

Saturday, October 15th @ 11amCT 

Holy Eucharist at Grace Church, Hopkinsville 

The Rt. Rev. Terry A. White, celebrant 

The Rev. Steven Spicer, 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.  

The Division of Peace and Justice is hosting a retreat at All Saints Camp and Conference Center on Connecting Christian Faith with All Creation: Prayer, Praise, and Practice.

When: Saturday, October 1,

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT

Sunday, October 2,

10 a.m. – 12 p.m CT,

Creation inclusive Eucharist

Together we will explore God’s good news to all Creation and how

individual Christians and parishes can more fully embrace its

proclamation and celebration, and more fully practice its hospitality and justice. At this gathering, participants will:

Join us for this weekend of prayer, praise and practice. Come for

Saturday only or spend the night at All Saints for an evening of

conversation and fellowship. Sunday Morning worship will include a Holy Hike eucharist or another form of creation inclusive eucharist. If you have any questions, or would like information on child care for the event, contact Mary Abrams at meabrams@bellsouth.net or 502-572-0356. Register below.

-Saturday only: $15 (includes lunch)

-Saturday & Sunday (includes room, Saturday lunch and

dinner and Sunday Breakfast and lunch)

-Sunday only: (no fee for Eucharist)

You can find our tornado response webpage with various resources for our continued response and ways to donate here.

In advance of the Lambeth Conference, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry signed a statement with Anglican bishops and primates affirming and celebrating LGBTQ+ people. Bishop White signed this statement as well. "We recognise that many LGBT+ people have historically been wounded by the Church and particularly hurt by the events of the last few weeks. We wish to affirm the holiness of their love wherever it is found in committed relationships." You can read their full statement and see a complete list of signers here.

Discover how data from bishops, priests, and deacons on race, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation enriches the Church’s commitment to Becoming Beloved Community—and illuminates trends in ordination, deployment, and compensation that could affect how the Church carries out its ministry. Click here to view this webinar.

There will be two virtual trainings for Safe Church and Safe Guarding God's Children in August. The trainings will be recorded. Those who cannot attend “in person” may watch the trainings after they are uploaded to the Diocesan website here. Registration links for each training can be found below. You will receive the zoom link when you register.

There will be Safe Church Training via zoom Wednesday, August 10 at 6:30 pm est. Register here for Safe Church Training.

There will be a Safeguarding God's Children Training via zoom on Wednesday, August 31 at 6:30 pm est. Register here for Safeguarding God's Children Training.

Anti- racism training is required for all ordained persons, professional staff, and those elected or appointed to committees, commissions, agencies, task forces, and boards as well as vestries and Church staff in accordance with Resolution 2000-B049 of The General Convention.

Dismantling Racism Training workshops will be offered again this fall beginning in August. Opportunities are given for in-person and virtual trainings, with weekday or Saturday options. The schedule is posted below. Sign up soon in order to get your preferred date. Each person is given a certificate of completion following participation in the program.

Please contact Karl Ruttan at karlruttan@gmail.com or Angie Mills at angiemills2556@gmail.com for more more information or questions.

Click here to register.

Wednesday, Sept 14th - Zoom

Saturday, Sept 17th - Zoom

Saturday, October 8th - In-person at All Saints

Wednesday, October 12th - Zoom

Tuesday, November 1st - Zoom

Saturday, November 19th - In-person at All Saints

TENS is pleased to sponsor the Project Resource Fall Training 2022. Enroll a team from your congregation with a discount of 50% on the first three members.

Project Resource is a five-week course which meets on consecutive Sunday afternoons to teach generosity practices, the theology of abundance, and practical tips on running a great campaign. Together, your team will learn with stewardship leaders from across the Church and create your own congregation's plan to roll out a year-round Stewardship program. The course begins on September 11 and goes through October 9. Click here to register.

TENS has built out their webinar calendar for 2022 with a new suite of trainings to deepen your skills and theology of stewardship. Please consider registering for these free upcoming webinars:

What will we become? What are we becoming? Who will come back? These are questions we are all asking as we reemerge from our isolation and our pandemic practices. Learn strategies for adaptation and sustainability in our stewardship.

Saturday, September 24, 9AM Pacific. Register here today! - offered at no cost!

Every congregation was built from planned gifts - the founding gifts and ideas that planted our churches have sustained us for many years. Learn how to build or rebuild your legacy giving program and promote planned giving.

Saturday, October 8, 9AM Pacific. Register here for this webinar today! - offered at no cost!

We have had a wonderful summer at All Saints En-Camp-To. It was great to see so many new and familiar faces. You will hear more about camp and the amazing staff next month.

Youth Council will return this year. Youth Council is a leadership position in the Diocese. The youth take part in leadership training and use those skills to lead Fall and Spring Gathering, Bishop’s Ball, and a mission trip. Youth from all over the Diocese are invited to apply. You will need your priest’s recommendation.

If you are interested in applying, please email youth@episcopalky.org. Applications will be available soon.

Fall Gathering at All Saints Camp October 14-16.

Greetings from All Saints! We've decided to postpone the July All Saints online fundraiser until later this fall. We'll send notifications about the new dates when we have them.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers for All Saints.

The Rev. Mark Richard,

All Saints board chair

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Diocesan Staff continues to work remotely much of the time. We are available by email, and check the office landline phone messages periodically.

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 September General Newsletter are due by September 6, 2022. Please send your submissions to katie@episcopalky.org.

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