In this Issue:

Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?

Archbishop Tutu and Bishop Sauls call Berea graduates to action

From the Bishop

News and ideas form across the diocese

People, Parishes and Passions across the Diocese

Part of the Heart of our Mission

Faith Matters: St. George's Day

Love First, Knowledge Second: Baccalaureate Address to Berea College Class of 2005

Commentaries

Reflection: As others see us

X-ercizing: What causes revelry?

Editoral: The 'use and abuse of the Bible'

Who's in charge here? One bishop's perspective

Diocesan Calendar

Past Issues

News and ideas from across the Diocese of Lexington

ASHLAND

Members of Calvary, Ashland, showed support for their youth on Youth Sunday, May 8, by wearing their “Jesus Rocks!” t-shirts for a casual 10:30 service.

COVINGTON

At Trinity, Covington, there is a sign-up sheet for favorite hymns to be sung during the summer months. The clergy and the Director of Music meet at the end of May to select the hymns for the summer, when the choir is on break. In 2004, the congregation sang 280 hymns from the three hymnals, The Hymnal 1982; Wonder, Love and Praise and Songs for Celebration. However, Music Director John Deavers notes that there are 720 hymns in the 1982 hymnal alone, and encourages people to suggest their favorites for consideration.

FLORENCE

The Young at Heart group at Grace Church, Florence, is sponsoring a program to send cards and letters to members of the military who are on the prayer list, and is seeking addresses for each person, and encouraging any member of the parish who would like to assist to join the effort.

FRANKFORT

Church of the Ascension, Frankfort, honored all graduating high school seniors at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, June 5.

LEXINGTON

Christ Church Cathedral offered Mother-Daughter Wednesday nights this spring for girls ages 11-15 and their moms. The classes, which were led by a registered dietician and a pediatrician were planned to allow for information and discussion regarding pre-teen and teen issues such as self-esteem, healthy body image and teen nutrition.

LEXINGTON

The J2A class at The Church of the Good Shepherd has chosen The California Mission pilgrimage designed by Sacred Places Travel as the site of their 2006 spiritual pilgrimage. According to Father Jim Campbell, while the missions are only 200 years old, their history dates back to the 12th century to St. Francis of Assisi. Their journey will take place along one of the most beautiful Oceanside stretches of land anywhere in the world, between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, where they will experience the living history of the California Missions, traveling by boat to the wild Channel Islands, where Native Americans lived for millennia before the arrival of the Spanish, riding horse through a pristine forest, swimming in the cold Pacific Ocean, soaking in a natural hot springs and biking through a bird refuge. Friars will teach them about mission life and Native Americans will tell their story of the missions. J2A is a rite of passage for young people in the church. Two years are spent in preparation for this journey. These young people are sent off in prayer and return forever changed. After the pilgrimage, they are recognized as Young Adults in the Church. (YAC)

PARIS

St. Peter’s, Paris, enjoyed welcoming their partner in ministry, Veatches Chapel AME for their annual Pentecost celebration and lunch. On June 10, congregants from St. Peter’s will visit Veatches Chapel for service and lunch.

RICHMOND

Our Saviour, Richmond, is stepping out to minister with the Spanish-speaking population of Madison County. Phase 1 involves learning a few simple Spanish phrases in order to welcome people to the church. After using CDs or computer software, parishioners will bring them to the church to share with others for learning the language. Step two will be practicing the Rite II Eucharist together in Spanish; step three will be inviting Spanish neighbors to join in the service.

VERSAILLES

At St. John’s, Versailles, (weather permitting!) there are traditional monthly outdoor services throughout the summer, at 10:30 a.m. in the garden at the Hughes House, followed by potluck lunch. Dates for the outdoor service are June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, and Sept. 4. The 8 a.m. service will be held in the Chapel.

WINCHESTER

The Rev. Lois Howard, Deacon at Emmanuel Church in Winchester, has been invited to attend the annual meeting of the College of Trainers for the Theology of Childhood at Virginia Theological Seminary June 22- 26. She is one of 40 Accredited Trainers for Godly Play who have received their accreditation from Dr. Jerome Berryman, creator of the Godly Play Program.

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