This year, we are offering materials under the title of "Treasuring the Communion."  Money, one of the major forces in our daily lives, was also so during Jesus' time.  Jesus himself had a great deal to say about its misuse and abuse.  But just because Episcopalians cannot serve or worship wealth as one would serve and worship God does not take away the responsibility of thankfully, joyfully and appropriately offering money in Christ's name as an important resource for Christian living and transformation in day-to-day life.  Money, like all of creation, is ultimately from God.  Like the master expected of his servants in Matthew 25:14-30, all the forms of abundance one receives from God, including money, are not to be hidden in the ground and some distant day resentfully given back to God.  Rather, it should be eagerly increased and shared.  As a part of the Anglican Communion, we have a wealth of opportunity to find ways and means of using money (as well as time, people and talent) in a global context to spread Christ's compassionate love and wisdom throughout the world.  How are you doing this in your home, your parish and your diocese?

SPECIAL ITEMS
All of the resources below are designed either to provide information or to support opportunities for reflection. Some of these items offer viewpoints about the what transformation is and how it takes shape in our lives. Others are offered as theological and spiritual food for thought for your own praying and thinking about what reconciliation might mean for you, your parish and your diocese. Enjoy the exploration!