Bishop's Writings
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Inductions, Ordinations, callings, transitions, and appointmentsTuesday, November 19, 2019Published September 2019 Dear saints, Life is full of transitions and we know this well in the church because lay and clergy leaders move for various reasons. We had four clergy leaders leave this summer to take new cures in other parts of the church. While this was sad, we are also delighted to bless the larger church and to welcome clergy leaders to take their place in new cures among us. We rejoice in a fountain of Induction ceremonies as we seat Rectors to affirm and bless the discerned community visions with their lay leaders! Read more » |
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Clergy Leadership Resource Reallocation Strategy Effective: 10/1/2019Tuesday, November 19, 2019Published September, 2019 Dear friends, We are a small diocese in terms of both the number of worshipping communities and the average size of our congregations. More than 75% of our congregations are Family Size churches with Average Sunday Attendance of less than 75. While we may be a small diocese by these measures, we are blessed with some incredibly talented clergy, and collectively we now have greater clarity about what it takes to grow and develop congregations spiritually, numerically and in missional leadership. Read more » |
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Safe Church TrainingTuesday, November 19, 2019Published September, 2019 Dear saints, |
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Fall Reflection / Return from SabbaticalTuesday, November 19, 2019Published September, 2019 Dear friends, I am back! Thank you for making it possible for me to take some time off for a sabbatical. I spent most of my time in India at an Ayurvedic retreat center in meditation, yoga and such, and a good chunk of time with my mother being spoiled by her cooking while learning to play the mirudhangam, a south Indian drum. Finally, Read more » |