Come join the College for Congregational Development at the Diocese of Olympia 2018 Convention 10/26/18 - 10/27/18. What: Alissa Newton, Canon for Congregational Development, will be presenting "Having a 'there' there: Identity and Marketing in … [Read more...]
Orienting on Sunday Morning
Orienting people to our congregations is about giving them a meaningful social experience so that they will not be lost socially, physically, spiritually – they will have a way to ‘anchor’ into the congregation and take the next steps in their … [Read more...]
Intercultural Competency Training offered through Diocese of Olympia’s Consulting Network
Jesus never seemed to lose his sense of both being called to and from a particular group of people and recognizing the need proclaim God’s love and mercy to people who didn’t share his culture. This tension continued in the early church. Evangelists … [Read more...]
How big should our church be?
(Originally posted on October 1, 2015) Most congregations say they want to grow. (And many of them really do want that!) But there are some things to keep in mind if you are planning for growth, or if for any reason you feel your current size … [Read more...]
About Speaking of God
The ways in which we speak of God in our churches emerge from the spiritual, cultural and intellectual roots of our Anglican religious heritage, combined with our own individual experiences, culture, and language. The following is a shortened version … [Read more...]