Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices

Ashes to Go: Tips for Liturgical Outreach
Emily Mellott, Calvary Episcopal Church, Lombard, IL If God's people aren't in the church on Ash Wednesday, what about taking the church to the people? Tips for an exciting Ash Wednesday outreach ministry, and other liturgical outreach opportunities.
Church in the Round
Peter Strimer, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA In fall 2011 St. Andrew’s in Seattle, WA began the visioning process for a new mission center in the heart of Lake City.
Our Experience with a Green Focused Renovation
Russ Gowland, St John's Episcopal Church, Naples, FL St John's Episcopal Church, Naples Fl is a forty year old property that is going through a restoration of its facilities and the creation of a magnificent rain garden

Youth on Vestries
Bronwyn Skov, DFMS/Episcopal Church Staff, New York, NY This brief post points to General Convention legislation passed in 2009 encouraging youth leadership on vestries and bishop's committies.
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Advent Calendar
Sharon Tillman A multi-media Advent calendar, featuring written and recorded meditations.
The Ministry of the Vestry: A training resource
Victoria Duncan, Episcopal Church Center, New York, NY Vestry training resources to accompany "The Vestry Resource Guide, 2007"
2011 Advent Devotional Calendar
Thomas Mousin, Saint John's Episcopal Church, Charlestown, MA An Advent devotional calendar with scripture lessons and suggested devotions for the days of Advent.

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