Stewardship workshop set at Hickory Neck May 3
Hugh Magers Stewardship Workshop Set
at Hickory Neck
Question: How to revitalize our congregation's stewardship
programs?
Answer: Ask for a little help from a well-traveled sage.
On Saturday, May 3, a Conference on Stewardship will be held from
9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church in
Toano with the Rev. Hugh Magers as keynoter. Hugh has been a
parish priest, a Diocesan Executive and was the Director of
Stewardship and Evangelism Coordinator for 10 years at the Church
Center for the Episcopal Church (a.k.a. 815). He has worked in all
but 4 of the 110 dioceses of the Episcopal Church, giving him the
broadest possible exposure on what's happening and why, what works
and what doesn't.
Hugh is a noted teacher, preacher, and gifted storyteller; at
the same time, both funny and
serious. The conference is free, funded jointly by the
congregations of the Jamestown (Fifth) Convocation and supported
by our diocesan Commission on Stewardship. Lunch will be available
for $5.00.
Pre-registration for lunch is required. Pre-registration for
the conference is requested. Make reservations by calling the
church at 757-566-0276 or e-mailing
hbrans@hickoryneck.org.
Just off I-64 near exit 227, Hickory Neck is centrally located
– just over three hours from Danville and a little more than two
hours from Accomac. We hope you can join us for
a day of fellowship and learning. It could help transform a key
pillar of your congregation's faith and practice.
Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs
Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs A comprehensive, user-friendly manual which supports the increasingly complex work of all treasurers and parish administrators. Includes forms, such as the Parochial Report Form, with instructions. File Size: 4 MB
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Cornel West to speak at Union-PSCE April 23
Cornel West, professor of religion and African American studies
at Princeton University, will give a public lecture at Union-PSCE
on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. West has been called one of
America’s most gifted, provocative, and important public
intellectuals. Union-PSCE is co-sponsoring the event with
partners at several other institutions in the Richmond area.
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Congregational Resource Guide
An effort of the Alban Institute in consultation with the
Indianapolis Center for Congregations and other specialists, the
Congregational Resource Guide
(CRG) exists to help congregational leaders connect with
resources that will enable them to face challenges and foster
vitality in their communities of faith.
series of nine multimedia meditations for private and public viewing.
The work of 123 visual artists and 10 musicians comes together in nine
contemplative presentations. Each meditation is 10-12 minutes in
length. Titles include Gracious Spirit, Bread of Life, and All Things
into Christ. 116 minutes. The Visual Preludes 2006 Resource Guide is a
companion resource for the Visual Preludes 2006 2-DVD set. It is
designed as an educator's guide, with nine small group programs, one
for each of the Visual preludes videos. The Resource Guide also
profiles 17 artists from Visual Preludes 2006. 36 pages, full color.
Sold as a set.
Work with free Census Data
Visit the U.S. Census Bureau [
here]Check
out ZIPSkinny & see US Census data & comparisons with neighboring
Zips, [
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Studying your congregation and community
In order to know who you are, you need to examine where you are
and where you have been.
Looking at the social and demographic characteristics of the local
community sheds light on the people to which we hope to minister.
Looking at trends in membership, average worship attendance, and
financial giving sheds light on congregational strength and
whether current patterns indicate growth, decline or stability.
By following the instructions [
here],
you can display and print two charts and a community demographic
profile. The two charts track membership, participation, and
giving over the most recently available eleven years for your
congregation and your diocese. These data are from annual
Parochial Reports. The community demographic profile will give you
a demographic overview of the zip code area in which your church
is located. Only one zip code profile will be displayed. Profiles
of additional zip code areas are available from the research
office, congregational development.
Evangelism for Episcopalians
(who don't want to go there)by Ben E. Helmer
The word, Evangelism, comes from the Greek word that refers to
proclaiming (the) Good News.
What most people know is that it has become a by-word for folks
who are insistent on making others see God and Jesus the way they
do, and it is often associated with slick preaching and door
knocking.
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Ten tips for congregational development
Actions Steps for Growth and Vitalityby Ben E. Helmer Missioner
for Congregational Development at the Episcopal Church Center.
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more]
What about ViaMedia?
is
video enhanced curricula designed to proclaim the Good News of God
in Christ Jesus and to present the Episcopal Church in a
contemporary . . . .
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Find Sunday's readings quickly
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Trinity Sunday
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May 25 Second Sunday after Pentecost Proper 3
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Jun 1 Third Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4
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The Lectionary Page
A Liturgical Calendar For the Year 2008
With Links to the Lessons From the Episcopal Lectionary
and the Revised Common Lectionary, as modified for use in
Episcopal worship
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series of nine multimedia meditations for private and public viewing.
The work of 123 visual artists and 10 musicians comes together in nine
contemplative presentations. Each meditation is 10-12 minutes in
length. Titles include Gracious Spirit, Bread of Life, and All Things
into Christ. 116 minutes. The Visual Preludes 2006 Resource Guide is a
companion resource for the Visual Preludes 2006 2-DVD set. It is
designed as an educator's guide, with nine small group programs, one
for each of the Visual preludes videos. The Resource Guide also
profiles 17 artists from Visual Preludes 2006. 36 pages, full color.
Sold as a set. 
