Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Spring 2014 Issue | Page 25

Stewardship … and Change What’s trending and transformative in stewardship and development Julie Simonton and Stephanie Gurnsey Higgins Spring and summer 2014 offer abundant opportunities to gather! Whether you are just exploring how you may offer your gifts to God’s work or are a seasoned steward of your work, wealth and wisdom, the Diocese of Virginia May 10 Jump Start All Saints’, Richmond, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Stewardship and Change offers exciting paths of engagement. Here are our Top Five Picks. Want to know more, or share an idea? Call 800-DIOCESE or write [email protected]. Strengthening Existing Congregations Jesus calls us to change and to be changed. Through word, action and prayer, Jesus leads us on our journey of discipleship – together – to steward the gifts God gives us to do the transformative work God calls us to do. May 17 Diocesan Planned Giving Workshop Grace, Kilmarnock, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. In response to our popular September 2013 event, the Diocese of Virginia, in conjunction with the Episcopal Church Building Fund, invites Planned Giving: “Plan before you’re planted.” you to another one-day workshop to address how your congregation can “Jump Start” itself to a renewed and revitalized existence. mission depend upon the availability of financial resources – now and in the future. This workshop will discuss how planned gifts to The gathering is an opportunity to take control of your parish’s All of th