AUGUST 24, 2006

Spotlight: Committee on Stewardship

The Diocese of Virginia's Committee on Stewardship comprises clergy and lay members committed to the teaching and practice of stewardship.

The committee’s purpose is to support each church seeking to strengthen its stewardship ministry. We hope the people of Virginia will grow in their understanding that all we have is a gift from a loving God. Such belief enables us to share generously the gifts which God so freely bestows on us.

The resources the Committee offers the Diocese of Virginia include:

  • Advice and consultation for Vestries and Stewardship Committees seeking to plan and implement stewardship programs
  • Committee members who will visit churches to speak about the theology and principles of stewardship
  • Committee members who will teach adult and children’s classes, preach homilies, lead retreats, or train stewardship program participants at diocesan churches
  • Committee members who serve as liaisons to each diocesan region
  • A day long conference held annually in the early spring, featuring a well known stewardship speaker and workshops covering a variety of stewardship topics that change from year to year

The 2006 Conference keynoter was The Rt. Rev. John H. MacNaughton, retired Bishop of West Texas and author of More Blessed to Give. His keynote address will be available online shortly.

The Diocese of Virginia is a sustaining member of TENS, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship and the Committee on Stewardship can assist parishes in using the extensive resources available from TENS.

For more information please contact:
Elizabeth Keesee Henry, Chairperson
703-250-6097 - elizbuth@aol.com
 


News & Events

Bishop Lee to Convene High-Level Meeting
At the request of the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church Frank Griswold, Bishop Lee will co-convene a high-level meeting of American Bishops with Bishop of Southwest Florida John Lipscomb. The meeting is scheduled for mid-September in New York and will be attended by Secretary General of the Anglican Communion the Rev. Canon Kenneth Kearon. Announcement of the meeting was made on Friday, Aug. 18 by the Anglican Communion Office with additional coverage provided by Episcopal News Service (http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_77297_ENG_HTM.htm) and a recent statement of clarification by the Presiding Bishop (http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_77332_ENG_HTM.htm).

World Mission Website and Survey
Visit the World Mission website to view a calendar of the latest mission trips sponsored by parishes in the Diocese. You can also notify the Diocese of your own parish trips, or share your mission experience, at http://mission.thediocese.net.

The Diocese has recently distributed a survey to all parishes to collect feedback regarding mission trips. Please return these surveys at your earliest convenience to Mary Anne Bryant at mabryant@thediocese.net.

Be an Intern at the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations
College interns will gain a general understanding of Congressional procedure, as well as how staff and members of the Episcopal Public Policy Network effectively advocate the positions of the General Convention and Executive Council of the Episcopal Church. Interns work on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Visit www.episcopalchurch/EPPN to learn how to apply.

Sexual Misconduct and Abuse Workshop Additions
Please note the following additions to the workshop schedule. The complete schedule is available online at www.thediocese.net.

Workshops for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
Saturday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Mark’s, Richmond
Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Calvary, Front Royal
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6-10 p.m., St. Stephen’s, Richmond
Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St Luke’s, Alexandria

Workshop for the Prevention of Adult Sexual Misconduct
Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Luke’s, Alexandria

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Other Links

Calendar: a full listing of Diocesan events.
Bishop Coadjutor Nominating Committee: Official website for the search for Bishop Coadjutor
General Convention : Official website of the 75th General Convention.
Employment: the latest information on ministry opportunities in our various churches.

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