Fall is a time of year when many people renew their Safe Church certification or apply for the first time. With that in mind, we are offering an in-person Safe Church Training session at Prince of Peace, Dallas on November 21. While Safe Church certification can be completed online, these in-person trainings tend to be […]
Fall is a time of year when many people renew their Safe Church certification or apply for the first time. With that in mind, we are offering an in-person Safe Church Training session at St. Paul's, Wellsboro on November 28. While Safe Church certification can be completed online, these in-person trainings tend to be less […]
This year, each bishop will spend three days in residence in each of the four regions of the diocese. The Canon Missioner for that region will coordinate these visits, planning time for the bishop to worship and fellowship with the members of this region.
The bishops will hold regular Zoom meetings with the clergy of the diocese in regional gatherings. During this Clergy Zoom, Bishop Scanlan will meet with clergy from the Southwest Region.
Are you a parish admin who has questions or wants to learn more? If so, please join our newly formed group, Parish Admin Exchange or PAX. Maybe you are new or have been in your job for a long time. This group, led by Nichol Free, Bishop Scanlan’s executive assistant, will meet once a month on Zoom to discuss a variety of topics that will assist you in your everyday work, such as Bishop Visitations, Supply Clergy, Sunday Bulletins and Records Retention. Some weeks, we’ll also have guest speakers, including the bishops and diocesan canons, and we’ll allow time for Q&A.
Isolation is a danger in all contexts of ministry. We who are engaged in ministry know that. Chaplains can be at even greater risk. Even when we are part of a larger institution, we may be the only chaplain, the only Episcopal chaplain, or one of very few people who understand the particular demands of […]
Advent is a season of waiting, reflection, hope, and preparation. Yet for many people, the weeks leading up to Christmas can be anything but restful. The holidays can bring stress, loneliness, grief, family difficulties, and exhaustion. When Your Soul Is Tired is an invitation to step away from the busyness of the season and make […]
The bishops will hold regular Zoom meetings with the clergy of the diocese in regional gatherings. During this Clergy Zoom, Bishop Nichols will meet with clergy from the Southeast Region.
The Standing Committee will have its regular meeting on Zoom from 1-3 p.m. Learn more about the Standing Committee.
The bishops will hold regular Zoom meetings with the clergy of the diocese in regional gatherings. During this Clergy Zoom, Bishop Nichols will meet with clergy from the Northwest Region. The link to join is available on the Clergy Document Library webpage.
Are you a parish admin who has questions or wants to learn more? If so, please join our newly formed group, Parish Admin Exchange or PAX. Maybe you are new or have been in your job for a long time. This group, led by Nichol Free, Bishop Scanlan’s executive assistant, will meet once a month on Zoom to discuss a variety of topics that will assist you in your everyday work, such as Bishop Visitations, Supply Clergy, Sunday Bulletins and Records Retention. Some weeks, we’ll also have guest speakers, including the bishops and diocesan canons, and we’ll allow time for Q&A.
Isolation is a danger in all contexts of ministry. We who are engaged in ministry know that. Chaplains can be at even greater risk. Even when we are part of a larger institution, we may be the only chaplain, the only Episcopal chaplain, or one of very few people who understand the particular demands of […]
The Commission on Ministry will hold its regular meeting on Zoom from 1-4 p.m. Learn more about the work of the Commission on Ministry.
This year, our bishops will gather with lay leaders in each region for conversation and support for the laypeople who work to lead mission and ministry in our diocese. In this meeting, Bishop Nichols will gather with lay leaders in the Southwest Region. Find your region. More details, including time and location, coming soon.
This year, our bishops will gather with lay leaders in each region for conversation and support for the laypeople who work to lead mission and ministry in our diocese. In this meeting, Bishop Scanlan will gather with lay leaders in the Southeast Region. Find your region. More details, including time and location, coming soon.
The Standing Committee will have its regular meeting on Zoom from 1-3 p.m. Learn more about the Standing Committee.
The Commission on Ministry will hold its regular meeting on Zoom from 1-4 p.m. Learn more about the work of the Commission on Ministry.
Are you a parish admin who has questions or wants to learn more? If so, please join our newly formed group, Parish Admin Exchange or PAX. Maybe you are new or have been in your job for a long time. This group, led by Nichol Free, Bishop Scanlan’s executive assistant, will meet once a month on Zoom to discuss a variety of topics that will assist you in your everyday work, such as Bishop Visitations, Supply Clergy, Sunday Bulletins and Records Retention. Some weeks, we’ll also have guest speakers, including the bishops and diocesan canons, and we’ll allow time for Q&A.
Isolation is a danger in all contexts of ministry. We who are engaged in ministry know that. Chaplains can be at even greater risk. Even when we are part of a larger institution, we may be the only chaplain, the only Episcopal chaplain, or one of very few people who understand the particular demands of […]
Spring Clergy Day is an opportunity for clergy to gather on Zoom for a day focused around the scriptural and theological underpinnings of the Lent Lessons led by the Rev. Dr. Sidney Crawford. This day is intended to assist clergy in sermon preparations for the season of Lent.
