Loading...Dear Diocese: To “work, pray and give for the spread of the kingdom of God” is one of the duties that we assume as Christians (BCP, p. 856).
Stewardship is our personal response to God’s generosity in the way we share our time, talents and financial resources. While it is easy to think of stewardship as something that happens on a congregational level, we need to remember that stewardship must not be limited to our response at the local level. We are also called to share our time, talents and financial resources to further the mission of the church at the diocesan level.
The 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Kentucky will be hosted by the Four Rivers Deanery and will be held Feb. 26-27th at Grace Church, Paducah. At this convention, delegates will elect members to a variety of diocesan positions. As Nominating Committee chairperson, I ask that every layperson and member of the clergy of our diocese prayerfully consider the time and talents that he/she can offer in support of the work of the Church, and be willing to be nominated for election to one of these positions.
A list of the positions to be filled at the next diocesan convention is available in the October issue of Episcopal News and online (see link below). The list includes qualifications for the various positions, continuing members and members whose terms will expire this year. The one-page Nomination Form has also been published in Episcopal News as well as posted onlne (link below), and it has been mailed to each congregation in the Diocese. It is important that the individuals who are nominated have given their permission to be nominated. Nominees will be sent a biographical information sheet, which they will be asked to complete and return. This information will be used in nominee profiles, which will be published in the Episcopal News and placed on the diocesan web site at www.episcopalky.org
Please return completed nomination forms to the diocesan office. All forms must be received by Nov. 2nd.
