Plans for the 2006 Convention of the Diocese of Lexington - "To teach, to love - the environment" - are in high gear, as the Northern Kentucky Convention Committee prepares to welcome deputies to Trinity Church, Covington. more.

Nominees for Diocesan Offices

Look here to for information on the Nominees for Diocesan Offices.

Bishop Stacy Sauls ordained Elise Johnstone and Jon Hall, Diocese of Lexington, and Audry Miskelly (above), from the Diocese of East Tennessee, to the Priesthood during the Advent season.

Convention Agenda

Thursday, February 23

3:00-7:00 p.m. - Registration

7:30 p.m. - Opening Eucharist, Trinity Church

9:00-10:00 p.m. - Reception, Trinity Church

Friday, February 24

8:00 a.m. - Centering Prayer

8:30-9:00 a.m. - New Deputy Orientation

9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer Rite II

9:30 a.m. - Convention Business Session Opens

10:45 a.m. - Bishop's Address

Noon - Noonday Prayers

12:15-1:15 p.m. - Lunch

1:30 - Business Session Reconvenes

3:15 p.m. - Hearings

6:00 p.m. - Social Gathering and Meet the Nominees

7:30 p.m. - Convention Dinner

8:00-10:00 p.m. - Entertainment

Saturday, February 25

9:00 a.m. - Convention Eucharist

Business Session Reconvenes Immediately Following the Eucharist

Other News...

Go in Peace to Love & Serve the Lord

Each week the Postcommunion prayer of the Holy Eucharist bids us to do as Christ asks us to do. Being of a good heart and a kind and giving nature is the order of the day. Recently, our congregation at Church of the Good Shepherd, Lexington, was reminded of this at our monthly outreach meeting when a member of the parish joyously announced that she was learning to be a driver for St. Agnes’ House. more.

Nominees for the 26th Presiding Bishop Named

The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop recently announced the names of those bishops it will place in nomination for election as 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. [Full text of the committee’s announcement, including procedures for nominations from the floor, is posted at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_71136_ENG_HTM.htm. The 29-member committee is chaired by Bishop Peter J. Lee of Virginia and Diane B. Pollard of New York.] more.

J. Philip Newell, Celtic author and lecturer, to speak at Christ Church Cathedral

Dr. J. Philip Newell, an internationally acclaimed lecturer and writer and a leader in reviving interest in the Celtic tradition, will speak at Christ Church Cathedral on Friday evening, April 28, at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. In addition, he will meet with Episcopal clergy and Christian educators on Sunday afternoon, April 30, in the Great Hall of the Cathedral. Interested persons should contact Elizabeth Conrad at econrad@ccclex.org or 859-254-4497. more.

St. George's Day/Youth Rally

The annual spring gathering of the Diocese to celebrate St. George’s Day will be held on April 22, 2006. Planned activities include hiking, rappelling, games, caving, music, and the afternoon service. more.

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