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...]
What is our gift to the world?
I’m back in seminary, this time at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, and I like to ask people I meet here one basic question: As Episcopalians, what is our gift to the world? What is the one thing we contribute that is unique, and truly … [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...]
Gather, Transform and Send
One way of describing the primary task, the unique purpose and work of a congregation is to gather those called by God into Christ’s body, the Church, a community of transformation of mind, heart and action, and to send these same into the world to … [Read more...]
A Sign to be Seen
This was the day when I had the sense that this crazy idea just might work. One morning after our new triptych (a sign with three chalkboard panels) was up, a mother was writing a prayer for the people of Syria. Her young daughter asked her to … [Read more...]