Upcoming Events

"Women of the Old Testament~How They Speak to Women Today" Meditations - the Rev. Linda Young Opening Eucharist/Healing Svc.- the Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen Workshops, Silent Auction, Bookstore, Music, Free Time, Fellowship, Fun, and more... When: May 18 at 04:00 PM to May 20 at 01:00 PM
Where: The Cathedral Domain
Cost: Varies by accomodation
Contact: Lisa Mills, diolexecwweekend@gmail.com, 859-753-4646

There is a trip being planned to go to Kenya in early October 2012. The Rev. Melanie Mudge is going along with a contingent from the Momma Ada Foundation. We will meet with Diocesan leaders in Eldoret, scope out how well programs are doing and what else can be done. Emmanuel Church has monies to help with a majority of the expenses. If you are interested in going and supporting this ministry please call. Clergy and laity welcome.
Contact: The Rev. Melanie Mudge, revmameec@bellsouth.net, 859.595.6555

Please join Education for Ministry students and mentors in honoring the 2012 graduates of EfM. Bishop Chilton Knudsen will celebrate and preach. This annual event is always a joyous occasion for previous students and friends to come together at the Cathedral. A reception will follow in the Great Hall. When: May 22 at 06:30 PM
Where: Christ Church Cathedral 166 Market St. Lexington
Contact: Dale R. Chapman, EfM Diocesan Coordinator, dchapman@goodshepherdlex.org, 859-252-1744

From an unfunded idea four years ago, the St. Paul’s Food Pantry has grown to a nearly $50,000 a year operation. The Pantry serves households in Northern Kentucky and sponsors mobile food pantries in Pendleton, Owen, and Boone counties. The pantry has distributed more than 200,000 pounds of food to individuals and families, along with a smile and generous dose of care by Pantry volunteers We are reminded each week of a need that continues to grow and we are reaching out to you to help us meet . . .

Please join the entire Diocese of Lexington and Christ Church Cathedral family on Saturday, May 19th, at 11:00am for the joyous celebration of The Very Reverend Carol Wade's Installation as Dean and Rector of the Cathedral. It will be a wonderful way to officially welcome her and commit to sharing God's love with the world together as a Diocese. It's a beautiful and lively service for all including special music by the Christ Church Choirs accompanied by timpani and brass. At the conclusion of the service, . . . When: May 19 at 11:00 AM to May 19
Where: Cathedral & Old Episcopal Burying Ground
Contact: Margaret Christensen, mchristensen@ccclex.org, 859-254-4497
Link: http://ccclex.org/AboutUs/UpcomingEvents/DeanCarolWadesInstallation/tabid/555/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Talon Wine, Silent Auction, and Entertainment. Hors d'oeuvres and desserts from local chef and author Emilie McCauley of The Glitz at Irish Acres. Reservations request by May 26. Join us for this delicious fundraiser for Reading Camp! Smoked Salmon Mousse, Stuffed Snow Peas, Caviar Eggs, Vito's Stuffed Mushrooms, Twice-Baked New Potatoes, Chocolate Mousse, Lemon Curd Tarts, and much more from Kentucky author and chef Emilie McCauley. When: June 1 at 06:00 PM to June 1 at 09:00 PM
Where: Talon Winery, 7086 Tates Creek Road, Lexington
Cost: $50 single, $90 couple. ($35 of single ticket is tax deductible; $70 of couples' ticket is tax deductible)
Contact: Allison Duvall, readingcamp1@diolex.org, (859) 252-6527
Link: http://www.readingcamprocks.org/events
Deadline May 30, 2012

The Lexington Reading Camp serves struggling students from across the city of Lexington. Children from low-income households who struggle with reading skills are accepted on full scholarship to attend. But - to make Reading Camp a reality - we need volunteers! Volunteer jobs span a range: behind-the-scenes to hands-on. Be a support staffer, teacher, counselor, chaperone, activity coordinator, snack coordinator, etc. There's a place for everyone. Reading Camp is our way of ensuring that no child . . .
Where: Mission House, 203 East Fourth Street
Cost: free
Contact: Allison Duvall, readingcamp1@diolex.org, (859) 252-6527
Link: http://www.readingcamprocks.org/volunteer/apply
Deadline June 15, 2012

Please join us as Good Shepherd Choirs sing Choral Evensong. Evensong is considered to be among the most valuable crown jewels of the Episcopal Church. This service is sung daily by most English cathedrals and collegiate churches, and countless composers have written music for the texts of evensong. The service originated in Archbishop Thomas Cranmer’s first Book of Common Prayer in 1549. Cranmer compiled the canonical offices of Compline and Vespers to become the principal evening service of the Anglican . . . When: May 20 at 05:00 PM
Where: Good Shepherd, 533 East Main Street, Lexington

On June 9th at 3:00 PM there will be a special service to officially welcome our new Rector, Peter D'Angio by our Interim Assisting Bishop, Chilton R. Knudsen. Reverend Peter David D'Angio will serve as the twenty-eighth Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church Covington, Kentucky. When: June 9 at 03:00 PM to June 9
Where: 16 East 4th Street, Covington, Kentucky
Contact: Camille Mersch, info@trinitychurchcovky.com, 859-431=1786

In March, tornadoes destroyed the library at Salyersville Grade School and damaged most of its classrooms. The school, located in Magoffin County (the fifth poorest county in the United States) is home to 550 students K-6th grade. St. Hubert's, Clark County, along with the Venerable Bryant Kibler, the Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen, and Reading Camp, is spearheading a school supply drive. Every church in the diocese is asked to collect donations of school supplies and library books during June. Please . . . to July 1
Contact: Bryant Kibler, bkibler@diolex.org, 859-252-6527
Deadline July 1, 2012

The mission of the Festival of the Bluegrass is to maintain the roots of Bluegrass music in Kentucky and to honor the community spirit of evenings spent on front porches throughout Appalachia. That same spirit can be found around the campground as music spills beyond the stage to campsites. The family that founded this event are members of St. Michael's, Lexington. When: June 7 at 07:00 PM to June 10 at 01:00 PM
Where: Kentucky Horse Park Campground
Cost: From $15/day to $95/weekend, $20 to camp, kids under 12 free
Link: http://www.festivalofthebluegrass.com/Welcome.html

Organist Lisa Hall will give a recital featuring the music of Messiaen and Durufle. Hall, Assistant Organist at Christ Church Cathedral Lexington, has performed in Rome, Italy and Gloucester Cathedral, England with Asbury's Chorale. In addition, Hall sings with Ecco, an a cappella Renaissance choral ensemble. Hall's Masters Degree in organ performance is from the University of Kentucky where she was a student of Dr. Schuyler Robinson. Her BA in Music is from Asbury University. Previously, she served . . . When: May 20 at 04:30 PM
Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 166 Market Street, Lexington
Link: http://ccclex.org/