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March 7 , 2007
Spotlight: Stewardship Conference
The future of stewardship will be the focus at the 28th annual diocesan Stewardship Conference at Good Shepherd, Burke on March 24. Keynote speakers the Rev. Gary Nicolosi and the Rev. Canon J. Hugh Magers will offer their insight on this important aspect of parish life.
Mr. Nicolosi has been the rector of St. Peter’s, Morristown, N.J. since 2005. Mr. Nicolosi has been nationally recognized for his contributions in the areas of stewardship and congregational development through his many published articles and seminars in. He is currently a regular presenter at Kirby Smith Stewardship in Action Conferences and will lead a workshop at the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes 2006 annual conference.
According to Mr. Nicolosi, “Stewardship is an age-old spiritual discipline, and while the basics remain the same, three elements might be deemed new or cutting edge.” His workshop will explore today’s conscious effort to connect stewardship with mission; the recognition that stewardship is ultimately a spiritual issue, not a financial one; and the idea that Church health is a prerequisite to church growth.
Mr. Magers served as director of stewardship and later director of evangelism at the Episcopal Church Center prior to his retirement, and since that time has been interim rector of several parishes in the dioceses of Texas and West Texas. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and the Virginia Theological Seminary, and attended the University of Texas Law School. A member of the board of directors of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship, Mr. Magers is well known as a consultant to dioceses and parishes in the areas of stewardship, evangelism and Hispanic ministry development.
Mr. Magers will discuss the need for new approaches to stewardship based on generational changes. According to Mr. Magers, “Those born in different decades do things differently. Understanding some of the formative influences on our different understandings and habits can help find the common ground and claim the asset some of those differences offer us.”
The registration fee for this event is $35 for registrations received before March 14 and $45 for those received March 14 or later. A box lunch is included in the registration fee. If you have questions, please call 1-800-DIOCESE x17.
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News & Events
Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse Classes
The most current list of the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct classes can be found on the diocesan website at www.thediocese.net. Please note the following dates to put on your calendar. Please register for these workshops by emailing Mary Anne Bryant at mabryant@thediocese.net or calling 1-800-DIOCESE ext. 15.
Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse Workshops
March 19, St. James-the-Less, Ashland, 6-10 p.m.
April 17, Christ Church, Glen Allen, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
April 18, St. George’s, Fredericksburg, 6-10 p.m.
April 19, St. George’s, Fredericksburg, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 19, St. Francis’, Great Falls, 6-10 p.m.
April 21, St George’s, Fredericksburg, 9-1 p.m.
April 28, St. Mary’s, Richmond. 9-1 p.m.
Prevention of Adult Sexual Misconduct Workshops
May 19, Holy Comforter, Vienna, 1:30-5:30 p.m.
May 24, Christ Church, Glen Allen, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Adult Sexual Misconduct Workshops (Same Day)
March 31, St. Peter’s, Arlington (Child 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) (Adult 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
May 19, Holy Comforter, Vienna (Child 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) (Adult 1:30-5:30 p.m.)
June 9, St. Luke’s Wellington, Alexandria (Child 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) (Adult 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
Preparing for 213th Annual Council
The Certificate of Election of Lay Delegate and Alternate for the 213th Annual Council is now available online at http://www.thediocese.net/diocese/annual_council_213.shtml. The 2008 Annual Council will take place Jan. 25-26 at the Hyatt Regency Reston. Each diocesan church must submit a certificate of election by April 15, 2007.
Virginia Theological Seminary Celebrates the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On April 4, VTS will host the second annual day of remembrance in celebration of the life and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, bishop of North Carolina, will preach the 11:30 a.m. service and deliver a 3 p.m. lecture, followed by a reception. For further information, please contact the Rev. Joseph M. Constant at 703-461-1765 or jconstant@vts.edu.
Maundy Thursday Renewal of Ordination Vows
April 5, Emmanuel, Brook Hill, Richmond and St. Luke’s, Alexandria
All clergy of the Diocese are invited to participate in a service of Renewal of Ordination Vows for clergy and the Blessing of Oil of Chrism. Services will be held on April 5 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Church, Brook Hill, Richmond, and St. Luke’s Church, Alexandria. More information and a reply form can be found online at http://www.thediocese.net/brochures_flyers/Maundy_Thursday_Invite.pdf.
Small Seeds; Big Grants
The 2007 Mustard Seed Grants Program
The Mustard Seed competitive grant program began in 2002 with funding from the 5th Century Fund. Grants are awarded in four broad areas: youth and college ministries; local outreach; world mission; and strengthening local churches. Guidelines and an application form for the 2007 grants are now available to download online:
Mustard Seed Grant Guidelines
Mustard Seed Grant Cover Sheet
Save the Date
Other Links
212th Annual Council
e-Bazaar: A listing of items that parishes would like to donate or receive.
Calendar: A listing of Diocesan and local church events. Don’t see your church event listed? Add it using the links at the bottom of the calendar.
Bishop Coadjutor Transition Committee: Official website for the search for Bishop Coadjutor.
Employment: The latest information on ministry opportunities for clergy and lay. General Convention: A summary of General Convention actions.
Global Mission Website: Read and submit mission stories and mission trip dates
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