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General Convention 2006 Bulletin Inserts
Helping congregations 'Grow in Understanding' with bulletin inserts
 "Grow in Understanding" bulletin inserts are meant as a teaching tool. They will give your congregants information about the Episcopal Church and the General Convention, including how the convention makes its decisions.

The inserts are designated for use in Sunday bulletins beginning May 7 through June 25.

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The Episcopal Church's beginnings
(Suggested for use May 7) To know where we are going, it helps to know where we've been.
The Episcopal Church today
(Suggested for use May 14) Our congregations range from thousands gathering to worship in venerable cathedrals to small groups worshipping in storefronts.
Episcopal Church ministries between conventions
(Suggested for use May 21) Our life service begins in our congregations, expands across dioceses, and extends over the entire world.
The Anglican Communion
(Suggested for May 28) The Episcopal Church traces its roots to the Church of England and we are not the only Christian community in the world to do so.
How the Episcopal Church is organized for mission
(Suggested for use June 4) Your Episcopal Church congregation is part of a much larger community.
The General Convention
(Suggested for use June 11) Bishops, clergy and lay people from Episcopal dioceses all over the world will make broad decisions about our policies and our worship.
The Presiding Bishop election
(Suggested for June 18) The Presiding Bishop is the church’s chief pastor and the key leader in articulating the vision and mission of the church.
The 26th Presiding Bishop chosen
(Suggested for June 25) Katharine Jefferts Schori, bishop of Nevada, was elected June 18 as the first woman Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.

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