Bishop's Address
March, 2012
Last month two critically important planning retreats were held at Wapiti Farm.
On February 7-8, the Deans reviewed the 2010 parochial reports and determined that the Diocese is facing a financial crisis that threatens our mission. The hard facts paint a daunting picture:
More than 60 of our 141 churches can no longer afford a full-time priest. The mandated salary compensation levels are often being observed in the breech as clergy work full-time after their pay is reduced to part-time. Fourteen churches are now paired and sharing a priest.
In 2010 more than 60 of our churches – most of whom still have a full-time priest – spent more than they received in pledge, plate, rental, investment, and other income, probably meaning that they drew down their endowment principal to meet property, personnel, and program costs.
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Fifth Diocesan Vestry Symposium
Mar 17 | 8:30am-12:30pm | St. Paul's, Chestnut Hill
Congregational leaders from around the diocese will gather again for our fifth Vestry Symposium. This is a perfect opportunity for new vestry members and veterans alike to explore the role and ministry of the vestry—how this ministry can be fruitful for God and for God’s church.
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Philadelphia Theological Institute Programs
Mar 17 & Mar 24, 2012
March 17 (Saturday) Bonnie Anderson: President of the House of Deputies. Proactive Change: Courage, Power and Leadership for the Holy People of God. St. David’s Church, Radnor, 763 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA. 9:30 AM to Noon Free and Open to All.
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Antiracism Training
Apr 24-26, 2012 | St. Raphaela Retreat Center | Flyer PDF
Antiracism Training will be held April 24-26, 2012 at St. Raphaela Retreat Center in Haverford, PA. Pre-registration is required.
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Cursillo Weekend #85
Jun 14-17, 2012 | St. Mary of Providence Center
Cursillo (pronounced- cur-see-yo) is an international movement in the Church. We believe that by bringing Christ’s teachings and example into our everyday situations, with God’s help we can change our homes, workplaces, communities, even the world itself. We encourage each other to remain faithful to our Baptismal Covenant through piety, study, and action.
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Diocesan Council Minutes
Jan 7, 2012 | Minutes PDF
Standing Committee Actions
Jan 17, 2012 | Actions DOC
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