To download a registration form for Wardens, Vestry and Leadership Gathering open here
For a description of the workshops offered download here
For a tentative schedule of the day click here
For driving directions click here: Driving Directions
For a map of the AIC Campus click here: Map of AIC Campus
Diocese of Western Massachusetts
January 20, 2012
To: Clergy, Wardens, Vestry Members, Treasurers and Leaders
From: Gordon Scruton, Bill Coyne, Sarah Shofstall and Steve Abdow
Subject: Wardens, Vestry and Leadership Gathering
SIGNS OF HOPE: Organic Stories from Mission Focused Congregations in Western Massachusetts
The Rev. Dr. Audrey Scanlan, Canon for Mission Collaboration, Diocese of Connecticut will be our plenary speaker
Saturday, March 10, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
American International College in Springfield, MA
The leaders in our diocese have long understood the importance of learning from one another. We have continued the format of this year's event to do our work in the context of Worshipful Work - we will sing, Dwell in the Word, reflect on congregational stories together, pray, learn and complete the day with Eucharist.
In this the sixteenth year of Bishop Scruton's consecration, our desire was to honor the Missional work we all have accomplished by the grace of God under his leadership. The principle we are following is this: congregations learn best from other congregations. There are rich stories among us! There will be something for everyone! We hope that you will bring a large group. We are certain that everyone who attends will go home with some new ideas, new relationships and new energy for ministry.
At the links below you will find a schedule for the day, a list of workshops and a registration form. Please return the registration form (one per congregation) along with a check for the registration fee by February 29th.
The Rev. Canon Audrey Scanlan is the Canon for Mission Collaboration in the Diocese of Connecticut. She holds an M.Div. From Yale Divinity School and a D.Min. from Hartford Seminary. Before starting her present position in 2011, she was rector of Church of Our Savior in Plainville CT and St. Gabriel's in East Berlin.
She has served as President of the Bishop's Fund for Children, Trustee of Litchfield Area Autism Association, Director of Operation Overflow Homeless Shelter. She is co-author of the book Rhythms of Grace and authored the article "What are you Serving?" published in the Journal of Religion, Disability and Health.
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To download a registration form for Wardens, Vestry and Leadership Gathering open here
For a description of the workshops offered download here
For a tentative schedule of the day click here
For driving directions click here: Driving Directions
For a map of the AIC Campus click here: Map of AIC Campus