Mardi Gras - Annual Outreach Gala

In conjunction with the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington Annual Convention

- An opportunity to have a great time while giving our treasure away!

- Dinner, Drinks, Entertainment, Silent and Live Auction

When the Diocese of Lexington rescheduled the annual convention, folks from Lexington’s Church of the Good Shepherd approached diocesan leadership with a proposal.  Their annual outreach fundraiser was scheduled for the same time as the Friday night gathering during convention. What if we combined the two events, raised funds for some worthy causes, and had a great time together?  Diocesan leaders agreed and the planning began for Mardi Gras.

Laissez bon temps rouler!

• Refuge House, a ministry of The Church of the Good Shepherd that provides a house for a family while they get established in Lexington 
• Cathédrale Sainte Trinité – The Campaign to Rebuild Trinity Cathedral in Haiti, for which the Diocese of Lexington has pledged $60,000 (Watch the Video)
• Backpack Ministry – A special fund at God’s Pantry to help Episcopal Churches in Eastern Kentucky start Backpack programs to feed hungry children on weekends

Diocese of Lexington Youth Silent Auction

– One of the highlights each year at Diocesan Convention. The proceeds from this silent auction will go towards scholarships for youth events such as:

• Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Lexington - Events such as Happening, New Year in the Spirit, New Beginnings, and travel to Province IV and National Youth Events.

This auction is both Friday evening and Saturday until the end of the convention, as always.

Everybody present gets to bid in all the auctions!

Beads, masks, Cajun food, and music, silent and live auctions, and a ballroom full of Episcopalians – That’s the recipe for Mardi Gras, our Friday night social event during Diocesan Convention. Here are the details:

Hyatt Regency Lexington Ballroom

Friday, February 17

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Social Hour

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Cajun Dinner

8:00 - 8:30 p.m.  Live Auction

8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Live Music, Dancing, and Conviviality!

Tickets are $45 each through February 5 ($55 after February 5).

Reserved tables for ten are $500

Convention Deputies and Clergy tickets are included in your registration fee.

Click HERE to purchase tickets online. Be sure to enter the total amount of your ticket purchase in the box marked Mardi Gras.

OR

Click HERE to for a reservation form, which you can print, complete, and mail to Good Shepherd.

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Let the good times roll!