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St. Alban the Martyr Episcopal Church, Morehead and Church of the Ascension, Frankfort, have developed a supporting partnership reminiscent of a "sister cities" arrangement. The idea developed after St. Alban's spoke up in a budget hearing with concerns over the diocese's plan for for changes in budgeting for Mountain Missions. Father Peter Dodema of Ascension reached out to St. Albans' Bishop's Warden wondering how Ascension could support St. Alban's. That outreach has led the two churches to meet regularly, sharing the Eucharist and talking about the challenges and opportunities.
The relationship has made St. Alban's feel less isolated, said St. Alban's parishioner Judith Yancy. She and members of St. Alban's encourage other congregations to look at the possibility of forming similar relationships. St. Alban's has also actively sought relationships with other churches in their community, including a partnership with First Baptist, Morehead. One of the ministers there said the relationship "furthers the mission of the Church Universal."
Read more about this fantastic story of one of the ways we can Be the Church.
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Partnership with Diocese of Nampula and Niassa
Inaugural call with the Dioceses of Nampula and Niassa. We want to set up a joint Bible study in September to pray together and get to know each other. This would lead to a visit in 2025 and the possibility of establishing a companion link.
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The "BE" BOX: Coming Soon!
Are you ready for some fun? In early August, each congregation will receive a BE Box from the diocese. This toolkit will include a fall BENGO game, a challenge from Bishop Mark, and lots of other ideas and resources for ways to BE in relationship with God, in the church, in the community, and in the world. Ask your faith leader to share the goodies in the BE Box and watch for ways you can participate!
This is all about living into our mission to Be the Church. Be the Change. Download one of the DioLex graphics to use on your congregation's social media channels (or your own!) by visiting our Social Media Resources page.
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Serve the Wider Church
The Episcopal Church has opened applications for appointments to various interim bodies created by General Convention. These committees, commissions, and task forces are essential in carrying out the church’s work between conventions and addressing key priorities for the 2025-2027 triennium.
Applications are due by Aug. 5 and can be found online in English, Spanish, and French.
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In our diocesan cycle, we pray for: | |
August 4: The Church of the Ascension, Frankfort | |
Located in the heart of Kentucky's capital city, Church of the Ascension offers a place of comfort, hope, and peace of mind. We are dedicated to spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ. We are a welcoming and affirming community; we believe God accepts people of every race, culture, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, educational level, and economic status... and so must we. We invite you to join us, and look forward to meeting you!
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August 11: Non-Parochial, Non-Stipendiary, Non-Resident Licensed, Resident/Non-Geographical and Retired Clergy | |
Among the many wonderful clergy in our diocese and in diocese across the Episcopal Church, some are not working with a particular faith community some volunteer their time, some are what we call canonically resident in our diocese but live in other places geographically, and, of course, some are retired.
Today we remember and pray for these clergy who serve in these various capacties. There are too many to list here—53!— but you can read their names in your prayers by referring to the diocesan intercessory prayer list.
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Reminder: Bishop Mark on sabbatical
Bishop Mark's sabbatical continues through the end of August. To accommodate vacation schedules for diocesan staff, please contact Archdeacon Jeffrey Queen or Archdeacon Laurie Brock with pastoral needs. For other diocesan questions, please contact Melanie Yankey or Kat Luchtefeld. Email is best because of summer hours, but you can also call the diocese at 859-252-6527.
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Audit Reminder
The 2023 audits are due to the diocese by September 1. You can find the Audit Guide, procedure list, and additional information on the following page under "Financial Administration." Questions? Contact Kat Luchtefeld.
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CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NEWS | | |
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Reading Rocks
Since 2013, Church of the Ascension, Frankfort, has been hosting the Frankfort Reading Camp, a week-long summer camp program that is free to kids entering grades 3-5 who need some extra help with reading. Deacon Rebecca Saager organizes and directs the camp. This year, the campers had a blast with field trips, special visitors, crafts, games, a splendid rendition of "Little Red Riding Hood," and, of course, a lot of reading!
Check out the Reading Camp Facebook page or this story from The State Journal.
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Please use this address for written communications:
P.O. Box 610, Lexington, KY 40588-0610
Our physical office address is: 225 Walton Avenue, Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40502
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