Posts from July 2013 (Page 2)

Posts from July 2013 (Page 2)

Congregations CAN talk straight about money

The June 19 posting on the Vital Practices “Vital Posts” Blog is all about how congregations discuss and perceive their finances. Half-way through our fiscal year, how do your congregation’s finances look? Are they on track? Does your congregation need to take stock or change course?

Diocesan convention plans gearing up

It’s only July, and the November diocesan convention seems far away. But the good folks of the Northern Deanery are already busy planning a Wichita Falls welcome for all comers. And registration for exhibitors is already available online.

Finance committee drafting budget

By the end of July, the members of the diocese’s finance committee will be ready to present a proposed budget – to deaneries during the month of August, and to the executive council at its Sept. 28 meeting at All Saints, Fort Worth.

Steven Charleston offers daily inspiration

Want to start your day in a wonderful way? Go to the Facebook page of Steven Charleston, who identifies himself as “a citizen of the Choctaw nation of Oklahoma.” Only in the next paragraph does he get around to mentioning his work in two seminaries and as the bishop of the Diocese of Alaska. Posted daily on Facebook are his morning meditations. Food for the spirit – balm for the soul – fire for the imagination.

July Spotlight on Congregations

What has the diocese and the larger church done for your congregation lately? In June, all the clergy of the diocese were invited to meet with Bishop High, getting to know one another better and learning more about pension and health care benefits. Toni Marie Sutliff, regional rep from Church Pension Group, flew in to spend the day presenting information and fielding questions. She even did some problem-solving, as well. All Saints School provided their usual “above-and-beyond” hospitality.
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