Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Cathedral
All workshops are open to the public and all members of the diocese are encouraged to attend.
1. Visioning and Stewardship
Michael Davis, partner in the consulting firm Evan Davis Company and an active leader in the Diocese of Southern Ohio, will talk about visioning as a long-range planning process that creates a road map for the church in order to enhance and grow ministries, improve worship and aid in fulfilling the church's mission. Implementation of process also aids in enhancing stewardship.
2. Getting to Know Trinity Cathedral
Bill Kaiser, life-long member of Trinity Cathedral and its docent, will discuss Trinity Cathedral and its ministries. The rich history of Trinity and its adjoining burial ground roots the Episcopal Church in the life of downtown Pittsburgh. He will highlight the riches of the architecture, arts, and furnishings, introduce the ministries of the Cathedral, and lead a tour of the building from third floor to undercroft and the burial ground.
3. The Church and Healing Ministries
The Rev. David Else, priest and psychologist, will lead participants in a discussion of healing. In a quick-fix instant-cure society dominated by mega-medicine businesses, the deep need calls for a restoration of healing in our community. The Church, which was the seedbed of medicine centuries ago, needs to resume its leadership in the restoration of healing ministries.
4. Islam in Pittsburgh: Communities of Faith
An overview of the vibrancy of Pittsburgh's local Islamic communities, including their commitment to building interfaith understanding, will be offered by several Muslim presenters. The panel and discussion will be moderated by the Rev. Cynthia Bronson Sweigert.
5. Let's Sing!
David Schapp, Trinity Cathedral organist and choirmaster, will lead participants in an hour of song, both familiar and new. No audition is required, just joyful anticipation of stretching our faith by singing with others.
6. A Look from General Convention 2012
Andy Muhl, a member of our diocesan communication team and a lay deputy to General Convention, will take you on a photo trip to Indianapolis. Other clergy and lay deputies will share their perspectives. You will gain an understanding of Episcopal governance, legislative process, and the decision making of the House of Deputies and House of Bishops. Other facets of the General Convention will also be discussed.
7. Update on Legal Issues and Property Issues
Andy Roman, Chancellor of the diocese, and Joan Gundersen, Administrator of Property, will provide a status report on legal and property issues and on what lies ahead for the diocese. 
