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welcome to the college for congregational development

The College for Congregational Development is a comprehensive training program for clergy and laity based out of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. Feel free to explore this site to find out more about our aims, curriculum and requirements. You will also find stories here about congregations who have participated in the college,resources for further exploration in the areas of congregational and organization development and inspiration for current participants and College grads who are currently working on development projects in parishes and organizations in the Diocese of Olympia and beyond.
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Featured Congregation

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Christ Church Blaine and St. Margaret’s Bellevue

A video featuring congregational development projects for Christ Church Blaine and St. Margaret's Bellevue, two Episcopal Churches in the Diocese of … [Read More...]

Featured Trainer

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The Rev. Marda Steedman Sanborn

Marda is currently the Rector of St. James, Kent. She completed the Diocese's Leadership Training Skills institute including workshops in group … [Read More...]

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Definitions of Congregational Development and Organization Development

What is Organization Development? Organization development is an effort (1) planned, (2) organization-wide, and (3) managed from the top, to (4) … [Read More...]