Episcopal Church Foundation Vestry Papers - for leading congregations

Maintenance or Mission? 5 Resources for Buildings and Grounds

Buildings and grounds upkeep can be an overwhelming, thankless task. In the July Vital Practices Digest, we’re sharing five resources to consider when thinking about managing your congregation’s buildings and grounds. Our fifth resource is to help congregations strengthen their practice of year round stewardship.

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1. Hospitality Matters: Seeing Our Buildings Anew

What people see – or don’t see – when visiting your church can make a lasting impression. "Hospitality Matters: Seeing Our Buildings Anew” shares a variety of ideas for sprucing the appearance and function of your buildings.

2. How Many Episcopalians Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?

There is truth in the humor. “How Many Episcopalians Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?” shares how St. George’s has been faithfully addressing the state of their 50-plus year old parish hall.

3. Help When You Need It

If suddenly a stained glass window were broken at your church, how much would it cost you to repair or replace it? “Help When You Need It” shares essential principles for property insurance recommended by Church Pension Group for every congregation to have for emergencies, large and small.

4. How Does It Work?

Whether a copy machine contract, the fire alarm system, or the last time the roof was repaired, building and grounds information is invaluable to have on hand. “How Does It Work?,” shares how congregations can assemble this information for everything from every day essentials to one in a lifetime emergencies.

THIS MONTH IN YEAR-ROUND STEWARDSHIP

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