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May 10, 2012

Conversations on Governance

Conversations related to governance are everywhere. State and national elections dominate news reports. In New England, we are in the middle of Town Meeting season; earlier this week I listened to passionate arguments for or against leaf blowers, dog bites, and new drains during Marblehead’s Town Meeting. And, at ECF Vital Practices, our May/June 2012 focus in on church governance which means that I’m actively seeking stories and resources that may help congregational leaders interested in learning more about our Episcopal polity.

Here are some of the online conversations I’ve been following:

From David C. Wyld in Religion Journal: Management 101 for Episcopalians and Anglicans
From Diana Butler Bass, author: The Real Reason for the Anglican Divide
From Elizabeth Kaeton, Episcopal Womens Caucus: Kudzu of Mission Creep
From Tom Ferguson, Dean, Bexley Hall: Guns, Germs, and Episcopal Church On Change
From Susan Snook, priest in the Diocese of Arizona: A Good and Joyful Thing Empowering Mission

I'm certain this short list represents only a few of the many conversations taking place across our church. Please use our comment feature to share the conversations you're following.