"The primary role of a vestry is to work with clergy to provide spiritual leadership," says Bishop Russell Jacobus in the promo for the plenary session he leads. He promises a how-to on developing a congregation's spiritual life.

One dozen workshops address "what every vestry member should know about church finances," records and archives, parochial reports and reviews, stewardship and planned giving. Also on the agenda is how to care for clergy, "The Windsor Process," church communications and "Interest Group Discussions."

The subsidized, one-day school costs $15, and attendees get breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks as part of the deal. To learn more about the school, contact Diocesan Administrator Matthew Payne, 920-921-8866.

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