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
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