Paul Wanter, Priest: (859) 707-1643
GREAT Quotes
“A religion that comes of thought, and study, and deliberate conviction, sticks best.”
— Mark Twain (1835-1910)
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UPCOMING: FiG Tree’s Sign, OPEN HOUSE, VIRUS LINKS
Nov. 28: Kingdom Is Near
Saturdays at 2 p.m.: Open House
Saturdays at 2 p.m.: Open House
This coming Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, Year B, in the Liturgical Calendar.
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This Sunday’s Gospel reading is from the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus explains that predicting the nearness of the Kingdom of God is as simple as believing that summer is near when the fig tree puts out leaves. Jesus says, “Be on guard so that your hearts
This coming Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, Year B, in the Liturgical Calendar.
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This Sunday’s Gospel reading is from the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus explains that predicting the nearness of the Kingdom of God is as simple as believing that summer is near when the fig tree puts out leaves. Jesus says, “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.”
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Our church has reopened with mandatory masks, social distancing and temperature checks — and remember to enter in the front, or bell-tower entrance. If you prefer to stay home, explore the online worship options, below, under “Great Places to Worship Online.
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The lector this Sunday is Dan and the altar guild is B.T. See the vestment colors, the altar colors, the Bible readings and the liturgical calendar by clicking HERE and selecting the date. Note that a date’s numeral color is the vestment and altar color for that day.
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IMAGE: Olga Gont via iStock.
Saturdays at 2 p.m.: Open House
Saturdays at 2 p.m.: Open House
Saturdays at 2 p.m.: Open House
Ou church is open every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for quiet reflection, a prayer, the lighting of a candle, a kind word, a tour, or just a friendly chat. Look for the signs along the road around Walnut Street.
Useful Links for COVID-19
Saturdays at 2 p.m.: Open House
Useful Links for COVID-19
The coronavirus is having widespread effects on our society, economy, patience and faith. For the latest information — and inspiration — regarding COVID-19 from our diocese and Mark Van Koevering, our bishop, click HERE. For up-to-date scientific facts and instructions on COVID-19, see the CDC’s coronavirus page HERE and Kentucky’s page H
The coronavirus is having widespread effects on our society, economy, patience and faith. For the latest information — and inspiration — regarding COVID-19 from our diocese and Mark Van Koevering, our bishop, click HERE. For up-to-date scientific facts and instructions on COVID-19, see the CDC’s coronavirus page HERE and Kentucky’s page HERE. For the CDC’s guide for churches, click HERE. For the science behind the virus’s origins, click HERE. For the official Federal Government site, click HERE. To see if you will receive the latest stimulus check (March 2021), and the amount, click HERE.
IMAGE by Maksim Tkachenko.
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For articles and resources on dealing with the pandemic-related stress, click HERE, HERE and HERE.
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For ways to watch or create live-streamed church services, click HERE and HERE.
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Cynthiana has set up a volunteer hotline at (859) 234-5801. Call to ask what volunteers may be needed at this time.
Great PLACES To worship ONLINE
Services from Episcopal Churches Nationwide, Worldwide
For an extensive calendar of live-stream services from across The Episcopal Church, click HERE.
Recommendations from Fr. Paul are as follows (click the names to go to the websites): The National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.; St. Thomas, Fifth Avenue, New York City; and Trinity, Wall Street.
A Spiritual Communion with Homily, by Our Bishop Mark
For a Spiritual Communion with Homily, led by The Rt. Rev. Mark Van Koevering, Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington, click HERE.
From the Diocese’s Standing Committee and the Presiding Bishop
Click HERE for video messages (posted Saturday, March 21) from: 1) The Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux, Danville, Standing Committee President and Mary T. Yeiser, Diocesan Chancellor; 2) The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church; and 3) The Very Rev. Carol Wade, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington.
Live Streams From Our Diocese and Member Churches
Cartoon by Michael Kountouris / Greece / CagleCartoons.com
BE the CHURCh... Be the Change
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Bishop Mark’s Vision for Our Episcopal Diocese Is Encapsulated as “Be the Church, Be the Change”
Bishop Mark Van Koevering: “Together, we can make this vision a living vision that is shared by all. As promised at Special Convention 2019, a Vision Study Guide has been produced to: 1) Enhance our mutual understanding of our common vision; 2) Enable each faith community to put the vision into context locally; and 3) Strengthen our unity as a Church.” Download the guide by clicking HERE.
What does “Episcopal” mean?
The Episcopal Church is “Protestant, yet Catholic.” Episcopal means “of bishops.” The Episcopal Church traces its bishops (its ministers and clergy) and its origins back to the Apostles (the early followers of Jesus) via holy orders, which are a direct line of succession back to the time of Jesus.
Our Partners and Affiliates
HANDY LINKS
Day Care
Advent’s Building, Bell and Organ
News and Views
We have leased space to Community Action Council to provide a daycare. Contact Melissa at (859) 233-4600 x 1208, or see their website by clicking HERE.
News and Views
Advent’s Building, Bell and Organ
News and Views
Our Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry, recently generated new interest in the Episcopal Church at the Royal Wedding. See the story HERE. See Bishop Curry’s sermon HERE. See the “Saturday Night Live” spoof of Curry by clicking HERE. Photo Credit: AdrianHancu
Advent’s Building, Bell and Organ
Advent’s Building, Bell and Organ
Advent’s Building, Bell and Organ
Our Hymnal
Which Color? Reading? Saint?
Which Color? Reading? Saint?
Our hymnal is online, too. The 1982 version can be found by clicking HERE. It’s a beautifully organized site. IMAGE: DanHenson1 via iStock.
Donations & Pledges
Your support will enable us to meet our goals and further our work, locally, nationally and internationally
Click HERE for our donation link, and remember to choose “Advent, Cynthiana” from the pull-down list that says “Select a fund.” You can set up donations either one-time or recurring. Your contribution will be processed through the Diocese of Lexington’s payment system with ACS Technologies, Inc. on a secure platform.