What we are asking for is for every church in the diocese to have a school supply drive for these children. At the moment we are focusing on grades K through 3rd. If all members through the month of June bring in to a donation box supplies for these kids and then at the end of the month have the donations brought either to the Mission House located on Martin Luther King Blvd, or to the Cathedral Domain either when you drop your children off for camp or pick them up. The donations will then be transported Salyersville.

We are asking for this to be done by the first of July if possible, so that the teachers will have an idea of an inventory of supplies.

The Diocese is also working on purchasing books for the library through donations. All Monetary donations maybe sent to the sent to the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington and designated, “Tornado relief book fund”. To donate books appropriated for elementary and middle schools libraries see the following link (www.montclair.k12.nj.us/webpagefiles/455/ar-title.pdf) or more information contact bkibler@diolex.org. Donated books can also be brought to the Mission House.

We are in need of your participation, if you have questions contact me martiemayer@aol.com. The following is a supply list from the school.

Martie Mayer
St. Hubert’s Episcopal Church
Clark Co, Kentucky

Immediate Needs:
Markers
Colored Pencils
Pencils
Folders ( manila and report folders)
Glue
Crayons
Electric Stapler
Dry Erase Markers
Tablets
Chalk
Pocket Folder
Art supplies
Wall Hangers for posters
Puzzles
Board Games
Construction paper
Paint
Brushes
Drawing Paper
Craft Material
Calculators
Stick glue
Small Storage containers
Art drawing paper
Graphing paper
White copying paper
Hand held pencil sharpeners
Notebook paper
Teacher scissors
Liquid whiteout
Glue sticks
Rulers
Highlighters
Math flash cards
Clear Storage tubs
Tall Bookcases

So too does the risen Savior come to us in the Diocese of Lexington, as we worship and serve, explore and learn, gather and rejoice. Grace upon grace has been lavished upon us from the overflowing power of Resurrection stirring in our life together. Here are a few of our diocesan stories from recent weeks.

Town Meetings
Our four gatherings engaged over 150 folks in exploring some issues that will come before us at General Convention July 4–12 in Indianapolis. Our conversations were honest, respectful and quite representative of a range of convictions. Thanks to members of our General Convention Deputation, to the four congregations who hosted our Town Meetings (Trinity Covington, Christ Church Cathedral, St. John’s Corbin and St. Alban’s Morehead) and to everyone who came to listen and explore. Consistent themes emerged in those Town Meeting discussions:

• We commit ourselves to being in unity (not unanimity!) with one another through Christ
• We find grace and strength in coming together and listening to one another
• We cherish our identity as Episcopalians, members of the world-wide Anglican Communion
• We know ourselves to be members of the Body of Christ, sent out on mission to the world.

Domain Sunday
The mission and ministry of the Cathedral Domain, highlighted during our St. George’s Day celebrations, blesses people of every age and circumstance. Recent weeks have seen a number of groups at the Domain: the Preaching Conference for Network Clergy, Pastoral Care groups, other church bodies, confirmation classes and non-profit organizations. Every congregation is invited to observe a time of prayer and learning on Sunday May 20th (Easter 7) or whenever it fits into your Sunday celebrations. Worship resources for Domain Sunday are available on the website.

Celebrating Leaders
People of deep faith and skill, both ordained and lay, carry out ministries in the Diocese of Lexington. On May 19th at 11am, our entire diocesan community will gather for the Seating and Installation of the Very Rev. Carol Wade as Dean of Christ Church Cathedral. Network clergy placements are being finalized for the incoming “class”. Our Executive Council, Nominating and Transition Committees, Standing Committee and so many other devoted volunteers are entering a busy season in diocesan life. My calendar is brim-full of Celebrations of New Ministry. The risen Christ is appearing everywhere.

One Example, of many, showing God’s Generosity
I rejoice to announce that the Rev. Richard Burden of Our Saviour Madison County (and Chair of our Bishop Nominating Committee) has been awarded a Fellowship by the Beatitudes Society. He is one of eight honorees, representing several denominations from across the country.

“We are delighted that Richard is one of our game‐changing new leaders,” said the Rev. Anne Howard, executive director of the Beatitudes Society. “We are working toward the day when we will see a thriving nationwide web of courageous, authentic, innovative faith leaders and their communities who are engaged in the public square on behalf of inclusion, compassion, and the common good, and Richard will be a vital part of that network.”

Congratulations to Richard and to the people of Our Saviour. Our pride and our prayers are with you all.

A Personal Word
The Diocese of Lexington is moving forward, trusting the Spirit to lead in all that lies ahead. Our cup runneth over. It is a great joy to serve our risen Christ with you in these days.

With love and blessing, +Chilton

Below are hymns, a form of the Prayers of the People, prayers to be inserted into Eucharistic Prayer D’s petitions, and artwork. You may use any or all of these resources in order to help offer up the ministry of the Domain and the sustaining support of the Capital Campaign.

The loose offering for this Sunday can be designated for the Domain, as well. If you have any questions, please contact the Domain Spiritual Resource Committee: The Very Rev. Ron Summers, The Rev. Margaret Shanks, The Rev. Deacon Jeff Howe, C.C. Johnson, and the Rev. Elise Johnstone.

If your congregation does not own copies of Lift Every Voice and Sing II or Wonder, Love, and Praise, please contact Elise Johnstone (elise@holytrinitydiolex.org) and she can send you an electronic file of these hymns and then will acquire permission for printing.

Images

Black and white picture of St. George’s Cathedral at the Cathedral Domain

Domain Window pen and ink image

Suggested Hymns
God, the Sculptor of the Mountains (WLP 747, Regent Square) (.jpg file — note this is a different tune than the WLP tune; hopefully a more familiar tune to most parishioners)
O God Our Help in Ages Past (680, St. Anne)
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (LEVAS 196)
Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit (LEVAS 114/WLP 751, Spiritual)
Earth and All Stars (412, Earth and All Stars)

The Prayers of the People

Presider or deacon:
With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.”
Intercessor:
For the peace from above, for the loving kindness of God, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God, and for the unity of all people, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
For our Presiding Bishop Katharine, our Interim Bishop Chilton, for our Standing Committee, and our Bishop Nominating and Transition Committees, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, for this city, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
For our particular mountain, our Cathedral Domain, a place of refreshment and peace in the course of our busy lives, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
For the children of all ages growing up in an unsteady and confusing world who have found and will find the Domain a place to encounter the gifts of creation, and to be touched by your Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
For the grace to be empowered to protect, sustain and grow in the ministry of the Domain, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
For the Domain as a safe place to meet Christ in the faces of one another, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and suffering, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy
For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
In the communion of St. George the Martyr and of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, we lift our eyes and prayers to you.
Silence
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, we are grateful for the blessings and joys received from the Cathedral Domain. As we look to you for guidance, wisdom and direction we seek to assure its future. Many have gone before us and provided us with this Domain and the wonderful opportunities to worship, to serve and to grow spiritually. We now have the opportunity to demonstrate our gratitude and support as we want to give that opportunity to those who will come after us. May they find us faithful. We ask this in the Name of the one who is faithful, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Petition for Insertion in Eucharistic Prayer D

Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolic 
Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its 
unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace.

Remember all campers, staff, camp leaders, and those whose lives you have changed on our Mountain.
Remember those whose efforts, through your guidance, have sustained the Cathedral Domain in years past and lift up among us those who will empower our ministry for years to come.

And grant that we may find our inheritance with [the Blessed 
Virgin Mary, with patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, 
(with George ) and] all the saints who have found favor 
with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them 
and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Alternately, if one is using Eucharistic Prayer B, one can insert the name of “Blessed George the Martyr” just before the doxology and Great Amen.

Recreation – Relaxation- Social Time

Camp Indian Summer is a special all-new opportunity for the young-at-heart adults of all ages to forget the worries of every day life and enjoy the kind of carefree existence that made being young so special. No matter where you grew up, or whether attending camp was a part of those early years, you are invited to be a camper for just a few days this August. (Guaranteed it won’t be long enough!) This intergenerational camp indicates on its registration form that you are welcome 21-30____; 31-40____; 41-50_____; 51 and over____ — there’s a place for everyone!

What is Camp Indian Summer about?

• A time to get away from routine and responsibility.
• A time to let some one else do the cooking.
• A chance to explore the streams, caves and forest trails on the 800 acre Cathedral Domain property located in the Daniel Boone National Forest…or to relax on the decks and porches, or beside the swimming pool with a good book, a good nap or good conversation!
• A chance to connect with other young-at-heart adults from near and far.

Where did the idea come from?

​In their exploration of what’s happening in other camping and retreat programs, the Camps and Conferences Board of the Diocese of Lexington (a rotating group appointed by the Bishop and approved annually by Diocesan Convention), heard of an adult camping experience initiated in a nearby state. So enthusiastic had the response been in the pioneering stages, and so enthusiastic was the response to the idea when shared with others, that Camp Indian Summer is being introduced for its very first time in the Diocese of Lexington!

How does it differ from other programs for adults which have been offered previously?

​
Camp Indian Summer offers a true camping experience — a chance to participate in the offerings that the children and youth enjoy every summer — or choose a more laid-back experience. It is not specific to any gender or age group. It is not a reunion of former campers. In truth, this first Camp Indian Summer will help shape what it is to become, as men and women bring their individual history of camping from youthful experiences across the United States and various denominations, to be joined with present-day anticipation of what an adult camp can be for them, and for others.

How can I register?

Registration forms are available at Mission House, in the parishes and on-line. Fees are $110 for cabin accommodations and meals; $125 for Air Conditioned Cabin and meals; $150 for the Retreat Center and meals. Credit cards are accepted.

Where will Camp Indian Summer be held and how do I get there?

Camp Indian Summer will be held at the Cathedral Domain, the Camp and Conference Center of the Diocese of Lexington, which is located at 800 Highway 1746, Irvine, Kentucky in Lee County. Directions to the Camp and Conference Center can be found on the web site (www.diolex.org/ministries/Cathedral Domain).

Planning a “stay”cation at home? Spice it up with some service and volunteer as an individual or a family. Yearning to feel like your summertime matters? Choose a day and time each week to spend at St. Agnes House. St. Agnes’ House does need your time and support, but most of our volunteers find they receive much more than they can ever give as they live out God’s call to serve and to love others.

As always, sharing your treasure is appreciated as we strive to meet the lodging needs of those coming to the Lexington area for medical treatment. Just $10 covers a guest’s fee for a night stay, $70 covers a guest’s fee for a whole week! Make a donation here ( add link to donate) or mail to The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, PO Box 610, Lexington, KY 40588-0610. Please designate St. Agnes House in the memo line.

Please keep St. Agnes’ House and our guests in your prayers and we look forward to seeing you on the front porch or patio this summer!

[April 12, 2012] General Convention 2012 of the Episcopal Church will be the topic of a live webcast on Wednesday, May 9 at 1 pm Eastern (noon Central, 11 am Mountain, 10 am Pacific, 9 am Alaska, 8 am Hawaii). The webcast, originating from Indianapolis, the site of this year’s General Convention, can be accessed live or on demand at www.episcopalchurch.org

Participants in the live webcast will be: Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori; President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson; Executive Officer and Secretary of the General Convention, the Rev. Gregory Straub; and Bishop Catherine Waynick of the Diocese of Indianapolis, the host diocese.

Questions will be accepted via email at publicaffairs@episcopalchurch.org and from the invited guests in the audience.

To access the live webcast, go to the Episcopal Church website: www.episcopalchurch.org

General Convention 2012 (GC12) will be held July 5 – 12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

The Episcopal Church’s General Convention is held every three years, and is the bicameral governing body of the Church. It is composed of the House of Bishops, with upwards of 200 active and retired bishops and the House of Deputies, with clergy and lay representatives elected from the 110 dioceses of the Church, at more than 800 members.

General Convention: http://generalconvention.org/gc

Diocese of Indianapolis http://indydio.org/diocese2010/

The Episcopal Church: www.episcopalchurch.org

1. The Anglican Covenant: This was a proposed solution to threats of schism over the last few years, stemming primarily from the consecration of Gene Robinson, a partnered gay man, as a bishop. A number of drafts and re-drafts of the Covenant have developed over recent years, and it now is offered to the members of the Anglican Communion (of which we are a part) for adoption, rejection or conditional adoption. The entire body of the Anglican Covenant is available online at http://anglicancommunion.org/commission/covenant/final/text.cfm. It’s worth noting that a majority of dioceses in the Church of England have rejected this covenant, as have many other members of the Anglican Communion (see http://noanglicancovenant.org/background.htm#status). Our Episcopal Church has engaged in lengthy and extensive “hearings” throughout the church. Nonetheless, General Convention will give the issue of the Anglican Covenant a fair and open consideration, factoring in all the feedback which has been provided over the last 3 years.

2. Report of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM): In response to a mandate from General Convention 2009, the SCLM has prepared a lengthy document (80+ pages!) about the Blessing of Same Sex Unions. Their report is available online at http://houseofdeputies.org/blessingexcerpts. A draft of legislation will come to General Convention. This draft includes a proposed Liturgy for the Blessing of Same Sex Unions, which is available on the site noted above, as well as theological and pastoral background. This proposed liturgy is a “trial use” liturgy and would only be used in dioceses where the diocesan bishop authorizes such usage. No one is required to implement this practice; it is entirely subject to local option and to the conscience of each clergyperson. Please note that the issue here is not marriage which is a question of the State.

3. Denominational Health Plan: The issue here, as it has emerged nationally, is compulsory participation. When all are required to participate, the “pool” of insured members includes all participants, clergy and lay employees working at least 1500 hours a year. That blends younger healthier employees with older, often more medically demanding, participants and spreads out the financial costs amongst people of varying circumstances. For us in the Diocese of Lexington, the passage of compulsory participation would in most cases prevent us from helping our employees find other local plans of comparable coverage at less cost. Many of our employees have signed up with other healthcare plans because of lower costs. All of this is reflective of the national conversation we are having about healthcare.

4. Additions to Title IV, the disciplinary canons: To date, Title IV has not included any provision for the reconciliation or dissolution of a relationship between a Bishop and the diocese he/she serves. There is a current provision (IV.19.7) for Dissolution between a Rector and a Congregation, but no provision has been made to date for the relationship between a bishop and a diocese. In the interest of fairness, an addition to Title IV is proposed, which outlines a process for reconciliation or dissolution between a bishop and a diocese. Those dioceses which have had troubled relationships with their bishops have urged us to implement a fair and orderly process which would allow for resolution of those troubled circumstances.

5. Issues regarding immigrants: Several initiatives cover the question of the status of immigrants. There are those who sympathize with a generous inclusion of immigrants who come to the US to work in jobs here and move towards full citizenship, and there are those who question the access of immigrants (documented or not) to formal status in our midst. This is an especially burning issue for those dioceses which share international borders, but will be an issue for our church going forward.

6. Structure and governance of the Episcopal Church: It’s no secret that we need to alter our structures of governance to be leaner and more efficient, and less “top heavy”. The old models of a national church structure are being examined in light of present fiscal and operational realities. We are asking: How do we imagine these governance models going forward? What do we really need to be the Church? Our recent diocesan convention considered a resolution about these questions and voted in favor of bold exploration. General Convention will undertake a consideration of these questions, with options ranging from dramatic to gradual.

Finally, there will be a number of proposed resolutions on other matters of concern. None of this is secret; do stay in touch on our national church website www.episcopalchurch.org and the General Convention website (generalconvention.org).

The Rev. Dr. Jan Cottrell, Chair of Deputation

The Rt. Rev. Chilton R. Knudsen, Interim Assisting Bishop

C1 The Rev. Dr. Jan Cottrell
jmcottrell@insightbb.com

C2 The Rev. Elise Johnstone
elisebjohnstone@gmail.com

C3 The Rev. Bob L. Sessum
bsessum@iglou.com

C4 The Rev. Duane Smith
duane_smith@berea.edu

CA1 The Rev. Ms. Laurie Brock
lmbrock10@aol.com

CA2 The Rev. Timothy Fleck
tim@stmarthaslex.org

CA3 The Rev. Magaret Shanks
margaretshanks@insightbb.com

L1 Ms. Allison Duvall
allison.asay@gmail.com

L2 Ms. Ann Davis McClain
adsm01@bellsouth.net

L3 Ms. Mary T. Yeiser
mtyeiser@hotmail.com

L4 Mr. Dave Sevigny
dgsevigny@insightbb.com

LA1 Ms. Barbara Crain
wbcrain@bellsouth.net

LA2 Mr. Sidney J. Vignes
sjv2@insightbb.com

https://2012gcec.theregistrationsystem.com/en/949 They’ve got inexpensive suburban hotels with free parking, shuttle bus services, and other services planned to make volunteering as easy as possible. So, enlist yourself or a friend/spouse/partner today and help us spread the word!

Individuals from the Diocese of Lexington have volunteered at General Conventions throughout the years. Here is what one former volunteer says about the experience:

Twice I have had the honor of attending a General Convention; once as the ECW President, from the Diocese of Lexington and once as a volunteer with the National Altar Guild. Each time, I eagerly participated in as many events as possible and felt the Spirit from morning until late into the night. If the Presiding Bishop was speaking, I was there, if there were sessions where we could sit in the back and listen, I was there, hanging on every agreement, and disagreement there was. Late into the night I sat and listened to discussions regarding the agenda for the following day.

As a member of the NAG, we were in the Sacristy early before the Eucharist, to prepare the Elements for the morning. It seemed like a great responsibility to have everything ready for such a large number of people. Having sufficient wine, wafers and purificators ready seemed like a daunting task, but a very joyful one. Even the clean-up was fun as we rolled large carriers of pitchers, chalices, and patens down the hall to the general kitchen for clean-up every day. At the end, everything had to be inventoried and packed away for the next convention, and any breakage noted before our job was complete.

Attending a General Convention is an energizing and spiritual experience. I could go every three years, if possible.

–Ann Reeves Burton, Akron, Ohio

St. George´s Day 2012

Judy Clements and quilt

St. George´s Day 2012

Sarah Smith family

St. George´s Day 2012

Alexis introduces Chelsea to the Cathedral Domain

St. George´s Day 2012

Lucy and Billy Cox

St. George´s Day 2012

Hanging out on the porch

St. George´s Day 2012

Therese, Spencer and kids

St. George´s Day 2012

A ride with mommy is good.

St. George´s Day 2012

Jane Hansen and Ron Pogue

St. George´s Day 2012

New buddies, Sam and Griffen

St. George´s Day 2012

The Otts

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Folks from Ashland

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Jan and friend

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Brandon and Natalie

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Tired little girl

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Churchills

St. George´s Day 2012

Never too cold for tadpoles

St. George´s Day 2012

Hugs -- an important part of the day!

St. George´s Day 2012

Crafty fun

St. George´s Day 2012

Ring toss works for all ages!

St. George´s Day 2012

What´s a little raind and cold?

St. George´s Day 2012

Camp reunion?

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Getting cozy

St. George´s Day 2012

Picnic in the rain?

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Moving along

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The Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen

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The Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen

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Waiting for the service to begin

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and another musician

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Musicians...

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Look mom, I´m a banner bearer!

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Holy Eucharist service

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Confimands at the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington´s Spring Festival and St. George´s Day Celebration at the Cathedral Domain.

For each perfect gift of thine
To the world so freely given
Faith and Hope and Love divine
Peace on earth and joy in heaven
Christ our God, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
— Hymnal 1982, #416

What a joyous celebration of St. George’s Day we had at the Cathedral Domain last weekend! God’s gifts of love and beauty, friendship and memory, flowed lavishly. We are praising God with hearts full of awe and gratitude.

Groups of children played, laughed, explored. Older ones took walks, talking intently. Families — some with three generations present — camped for the weekend. The dining hall pulsed with conversation and occasional shouts of excitement as people rushed to embrace friends. We happily received the newly-published book of memories and reflections about the Domain, compiled by the Spiritual Emphasis Committee of the Campaign for the Domain. A surprised family had an unexpected reunion as a loved one arrived from Colorado. On a two week leave from military service in Kuwait, one of our own came to join the festivities.

Rainy conditions drove our procession of congregational banners inside… and we realized there were so many of us we could hardly move! Over 250 of us gathered for worship at the Cathedral of St. George the Martyr, baptizing two babies and confirming/receiving folks from every part of our diocese. We commissioned Deans of the camp sessions, Diocesan Youth Commission members, and offered our blessings upon the ministry of Jane Collier Hansen, recently called as Director of Development for the Domain.

The multi-part sermon featured Autumn Vignes from St Andrew Fort Thomas bringing the youth perspective, and Jane Brantley from Trinity Danville bearing witness to the Domain’s significant role in adult spiritual growth. We gave thanks and praise to God for the gift of the Cathedral Domain and for the gift of our faith as we celebrated the Eucharist together. As we continue our Capital Campaign for the Domain, please make your pledge if you haven’t already done so. St George’s Day 2013, during the Centennial Year of the Domain, will be a grand diocesan gathering with the 7th Bishop of Lexington. There is so much to look forward to! God bless the Cathedral Domain!

Always in Christ,

+Chilton