We have a unique opportunity that fits our commitment to mission as partnership and lets us reach out to our local community in new ways.
The Hispanic/Latino Commission of Mid-Kentucky Presbytery is inviting churches to engage in direct mission and ministry with new immigrants by teaching English as a Second Language. One of the areas they’d like this to occur is in our own Clifton/Crescent Hill neighborhood. So, we’re in conversation with the other Presbyterian Churches in this area—James Lees and Covenant Community (which meets in the James Lees building on Frankfort Avenue)—about a partnership among our three churches to embark on such a ministry. The plan is not just to teach ESL, but also to provide child care and a meal for folks. So this is an opportunity for people to be involved in various ways depending on your interest and skill and time. This approach will also help us to get to know and build relationships better.
I’m really hoping there are many of you who will consider being a part of this partnership. The presbytery is sponsoring an informational meeting on Saturday, August 22, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon as well as a training for teachers, site coordinators and child care workers on Saturday, August 29, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Both events will take place at Strathmoor Presbyterian Church, 2201 Hawthorne Avenue.
But, to make sure our three churches have enough interest in and commitment to this before we commit to it, the other pastors (Phil Lloyd-Sidle and Jud Hendrix) and I would like to gather interested folks together on Tuesday, August 11, at 5:30 pm at James Lees Church, 1741 Frankfort Avenue. And I’d like to hear from you even before then about your interest and possible participation. So . . . let me know if this is something you can get involved in.
This is such a great invitation for us to let our partnership with a presbytery far away in Guatemala impact our ministry and life right here in our neighborhood. I look forward to seeing what may spring forth.
- Jane
The Hispanic/Latino Commission of Mid-Kentucky Presbytery is inviting churches to engage in direct mission and ministry with new immigrants by teaching English as a Second Language. One of the areas they’d like this to occur is in our own Clifton/Crescent Hill neighborhood. So, we’re in conversation with the other Presbyterian Churches in this area—James Lees and Covenant Community (which meets in the James Lees building on Frankfort Avenue)—about a partnership among our three churches to embark on such a ministry. The plan is not just to teach ESL, but also to provide child care and a meal for folks. So this is an opportunity for people to be involved in various ways depending on your interest and skill and time. This approach will also help us to get to know and build relationships better.
I’m really hoping there are many of you who will consider being a part of this partnership. The presbytery is sponsoring an informational meeting on Saturday, August 22, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon as well as a training for teachers, site coordinators and child care workers on Saturday, August 29, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Both events will take place at Strathmoor Presbyterian Church, 2201 Hawthorne Avenue.
But, to make sure our three churches have enough interest in and commitment to this before we commit to it, the other pastors (Phil Lloyd-Sidle and Jud Hendrix) and I would like to gather interested folks together on Tuesday, August 11, at 5:30 pm at James Lees Church, 1741 Frankfort Avenue. And I’d like to hear from you even before then about your interest and possible participation. So . . . let me know if this is something you can get involved in.
This is such a great invitation for us to let our partnership with a presbytery far away in Guatemala impact our ministry and life right here in our neighborhood. I look forward to seeing what may spring forth.
- Jane
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