Spring 2010

Spring Convocation Meetings

 

Dear Clergy, Delegates, and Alternates

Thank you for your ministry of service as clergy, delegate, or alternate to next year's 93rd Annual Council!

As you may know, the leadup to Council begins with regional gatherings in each of the five convocations of the diocese. 

You should read the following pieces to be prepared for the meeting:
As you read the ministry reports, please consider
  • how each ministry impacts your parish,
  • how each one might better serve your parish,
  • which ones you will publicize in your parish.
You can download the  entire Spring booklet here. Or use the links above to view the sections individually. Printed copies will be available at each meeting.

Copies of the 3-year budget preview will be distributed at the meeting.

In order to conserve paper, the detail budget has not been printed.  However, it is available  here.  A summary budget is provided in the booklet.

Alan Boyce, Canon for Administration, is happy to answer budget questions. If you have any other questions, please contact diocesan staff at Evans House and we will assist you.

We look forward to seeing you!

Convocation Conversations


During part of this meeting, you will have the chance to break into small groups to talk with each other about specific items concerning ministry and congregations in your convocation.

 

Please come prepared to share your experiences and questions with each other. This is an opportunity to talk with representatives of other parishes about the life of the diocese. Please come ready to participate in the discussion.

  • First Impressions 
  • Growing the Church:  Young Adults 

 

Tell your parish...

 

As clergy and elected representatives, please be sure to invite members of your parish to all of the convocation meetings

These meetings were requested by parishioners to build fellowship and spread the word about the ministries going on around the diocese. 

Please also be sure to take your booklet and your experience back to your parish.  Here are a few examples of what you might try at your church:
    • Visit the vestry and summarize the main points of the agenda
    • Write a report for the parish newsletter
    • Speak during the announcement time at a worship service
    • Talk to other parishioners during coffee hour
    • Send a report via email to parishioners
We heard consistently that getting the word out using a variety of methods worked the best.  You know your parish best - use what will work for you! 


TEC Welcomes You
In This Issue
Convocation Conversations
Dates and Locations
Future Dates and Locations

Spring Convocation Dates


April 10: Roanoke
2:30-4:30 pm
 Phoebe Needles

April 17: Abingdon
2:30 - 4:30 pm
 St. Thomas', Abingdon

May 1: Augusta
3-5 pm
 Emmanuel, Covington

May 15: Lynchburg
2:30-4:40
 St. Mark's, Clifford

May 22: New River
3-5 pm
 Christ, Pulaski

 

Future Convocation Dates

Locations TBD

 

Fall Mission Days 2011: October 2: New River
October 16: Augusta
October 23: Roanoke
October 30: Lynchburg
November 6: Abingdon

January 2012 January 15 for all convocations
January 22 - Snow Date

93rd Council 2012
January 27-29 at Hotel Roanoke Business begins Friday afternoon and goes through Sunday afternoonPlease plan to attend all of Council.

Spring 2012 Meetings 
April 29: Augusta
May 6: Abingdon
May 20: Lynchburg
June 3: Roanoke
June 10: New River
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