Communications
Stewardship formation means growing into the kind of people God calls us to be. People who are grateful, generous, and ready to share time, talents, and treasure in service of others.
It's not quite the Cubs winning the World Series, but for the first time in over a decade the Bishops' Cup went to an Episcopal team over the Lutherans at the 13th Annual Bishops’ Cup Golf Outing held by Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center on June 16.
We invite you, our diocesan family, to support us throughout our pilgrimage by praying for us daily as we are visiting sites of the civil rights movement and engaging in our own prayer, meditation and reflection.
This merger of the Commission for Justice and Peace and the Racial Justice and Healing Commission is planning ways to share ideas and resources rooted in our Baptismal covenant to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.”
The development of this new Parish Communicators group is one of the initiatives in the Strategic Vision that will move us toward our goal of “placing communications and technology on an equal level to other areas of ministry and congregational life and offering opportunities for professional development in every congregation and faith community across the diocese.”
For 45 years, the ACTS/VIM Fund has provided funding for many varied projects and ministries among our congregations and diocesan-wide initiatives.
“If we choose to listen to the way of life and path of spirituality of an AAPI person this week,” writes the Rev. Paul Rajan, “that will be the genuine celebration of AAPI month.”
As followers of Christ, we are called to care for those in need, and among the most wisdom-filled and often overlooked are our elderly neighbors. Many seniors face daily challenges – whether it's mobility issues, managing health concerns, food security, or isolation – that can leave them feeling forgotten.
Don't miss the chance to honor someone in your congregation through the David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Awards, which celebrate long-standing, active members (age 60+) whose quiet dedication and steadfast presence have helped shape the life of your church.
Wearing a nametag might feel like a small thing – but it signals something big: we were expecting you.