Deacons' Preaching Conference In collaboration with the Episcopal Preaching Foundation, we are pleased to offer a fall preaching conference for the deacons of Province II. The program will begin late Friday afternoon October 21, 2022. Find out more >
Constable and Roanridge Grants Applications are open for two grant opportunities offered annually by The Episcopal Church--Constable Fund grants, which focus on religious education, and Roanridge Trust grants, which support leadership development in small towns and rural communities.
Constable grants need to be submitted to the Province for approval, and then onto the DFMS. All Constable grant applications should be submitted to Province II Coordinator Neva Rae Fox at nevarae@aol.com no later than Tuesday, November 1 at noon Eastern.
The application deadline for both is Nov. 18. Application requirements and an application form can be found online in English, Spanish, and French. Find out more >
Resources
From VTS: Autumn is around the corner! As we continue navigating these tumultuous and uncertain times, our team has compiled a list of resources, including planning calendars, faith-at-home bags, and back-to-school blessings to support you.
Annual Planning Calendar Templates | Sharon Ely Pearson - This article includes downloadable calendars for three lectionary cycles: Years A, B, and C and some references that can support you with filling in major feast days, links to weekly readings, and begin planning upcoming programs and events.
The “Back-Pocket Bin”: Thinking Ahead for Unexpected Times | Angela Compton Nelson - Ministry requires flexibility and tons of pivoting! Here’s a list of books, activities, and ideas that are perfect for when things don’t go according to plan.
Faith-at-Home Bags | Kristin Krantz - For many reasons, in-person gatherings continue to be challenging for parishes and faith communities of all kinds. This article offers some insight around best practices for adapting our formation ministries, as well as resources for creating faith-at-home bags, a take-home offering for people of all ages.
Back to School Blessings & Prayers: A Handout | Jennifer McNally & Anna Ostenso Moore - This article links to downloadable devotional PDFs that include readings, opportunities for contemplation, and multiple blessings and prayers for sending your loved ones back to school.
