September 2024 Diocesan Newsletter

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DIOCESAN NEWS

197th Diocesan Convention


Registration is now open for the 197th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky. It will be held on November 8th and 9th at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Click here for registration and a letter from our convention host, as well as details about hotels, nominations, credentials, and due dates. Registration will close on October 4.

The Ordination of Daniel Kuol Oct. 19


The Rev. Daniel Kuol will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, October 19, at 1 pm EDT, at Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville. Additional details are forthcoming.

Scholarships Available for College Students


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 1st for spring semesters. For more information, please see the website here.

RACIAL HEALING COMMISSION

2024 Dismantling Racism Training dates



Virtual Training Day via zoom: 


Saturday, October 26th via Zoom


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. 


In-person Training Days:


Monday, November 11th in-person at Trinity Episcopal Church, Russellville.


The event will begin at 9:30 CDT and end no later than 4 pm CDT. Lunch will be provided as well as snacks throughout the day.


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

REGISTER FOR TRAINING HERE
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Evangelism Initiatives from the Episcopal Church


The Episcopal Church offers free evangelism resources. Click here to learn more about the wealth of resources available for evangelism and to celebrate all the good work in our midst. 

Province IV Environmental Ministry Network


The Environmental Ministry Network of Province IV of the Episcopal Church exists to support education, organization, collaboration and promotion around the issues of eco-justice, eco-stewardship and eco-spirituality. The ministry contributes to this work in three key ways: 1) making connections between people, 2) enhancing communications and awareness of environmental ministry in the province, and 3) providing resources. Click here to learn more, connect, and access resources.

FROM AROUND THE DIOCESE

Global Gourmet 2024


KRM’s 23rd annual fundraising gala, Global Gourmet, will be held at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY on Friday, October 25th.


This inspiring evening celebrates refugees and immigrants making home in Kentucky, the work of KRM, and the dedicated community of welcome! Click here to learn more.

Organist/Choirmaster Position Available


St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY, is seeking an experienced part-time Organist/Choirmaster. Click here for details on the position and how to apply.

FROM THE OFFICE
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 October General Newsletter are due by October 1, 2024. Please send your submissions to katie@episcopalky.org.

Looking for the prayer resources?  Try the Daily Office:
Read online here or listen here.
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