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SUMMARY:Congregational Vitality All-Calls on second Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Second Thursdays\, 12-1 p.m. ET Join colleagues from across The Episcopal Church for monthly conversations about church planting\, revitalization\, and redevelopment. Each call will include updates from the congregational vitality team\, opportunities to build connections\, and focused breakout conversations with others engaged in similar ministries. Participants can share experiences\, exchange ideas\, explore common challenges\, and learn from one another’s work in different contexts. Sign up to receive invitations and registration links for upcoming gatherings. Each all-call has a unique registration link\, so joining the mailing list will keep you informed but does not register you for an individual gathering.  \n\n\n\n\n\n Mark your calendar for these all-call dates:• Nov. 12• Dec. 10• Jan. 14• Feb. 11• March 11• April 8• May 13
URL:https://www.episcopalchurch.org/event/congregational-vitality-all-calls-on-second-thursdays/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Vitality
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 'Congregational Vitality: From Assessment to Action'
DESCRIPTION:Join The Episcopal Church’s reenvisioned congregational vitality team at 1 p.m ET Oct. 22 to learn about its focus and priorities for church planting\, revitalization\, and redevelopment under a shared vision for strengthening mission across the church. Discover how findings from a year of churchwide assessment and intentional listening are informing new partnerships\, leadership development\, and practical resources. Participants will learn how they can engage with the department and help shape its work through collaboration and feedback.   \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor additional information or registration assistance\, contact Haley Bankey\, senior manager for congregational vitality\, at hbankey@episcopalchurch.org. 
URL:https://www.episcopalchurch.org/event/webinar-congregational-vitality-from-assessment-to-action/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Vitality
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SUMMARY:Planter discernment workshop: Nov. 30-Dec. 2 
DESCRIPTION: Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Atlanta\, Georgia Is God calling you and your diocese to start a new Episcopal faith community? These immersive workshops—for church planters accompanied by a diocesan staff member involved in church planting—offer space to explore that question with curiosity\, honesty\, and practical reflection. Participants will examine their sense of call\, ministry experiences\, leadership style\, relational connections\, and the capacities involved in starting something new. Guided exercises invite participants to consider the people and contexts they may be called to serve\, explore possible forms of new faith community\, and identify strengths\, growth areas\, and questions for further discernment.   The goal is not to persuade everyone to plant a church\, but to help each person gain clarity and name a faithful next step. Sign up to be notified when registration opens for these in-person sessions.   \n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions and additional information\, contact the Rev. Jason Shank\, director for congregational vitality\, at jshank@episcopalchurch.org.  
URL:https://www.episcopalchurch.org/event/planter-discernment-workshop-nov-30-dec-2/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Vitality
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SUMMARY:Planter discernment workshop: Feb. 1-3
DESCRIPTION:Feb. 1-3 Seattle\, Washington Is God calling you and your diocese to start a new Episcopal faith community? These immersive workshops—for church planters accompanied by a diocesan staff member involved in church planting—offer space to explore that question with curiosity\, honesty\, and practical reflection. Participants will examine their sense of call\, ministry experiences\, leadership style\, relational connections\, and the capacities involved in starting something new. Guided exercises invite participants to consider the people and contexts they may be called to serve\, explore possible forms of new faith community\, and identify strengths\, growth areas\, and questions for further discernment.   The goal is not to persuade everyone to plant a church\, but to help each person gain clarity and name a faithful next step. Sign up to be notified when registration opens for these in-person sessions.   \n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions and additional information\, contact the Rev. Jason Shank\, director for congregational vitality\, at jshank@episcopalchurch.org.
URL:https://www.episcopalchurch.org/event/planter-discernment-workshop-feb-1-3/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Vitality
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SUMMARY:Taking the Next Steps workshop: April 5-7 
DESCRIPTION:April 5-7 Denver\, Colorado For church planters and a lay member of their team who have moved beyond initial launch\, Taking the Next Steps offers dedicated time to deepen their practice and consider what their communities need in the next stage of ministry. Through practical workshops\, peer learning\, and focused conversation\, participants will explore strategies for navigating evolving challenges\, developing and empowering leaders\, and strengthening the foundations of their communities.   The gathering creates space to learn alongside others doing this work\, exchange approaches grounded in real ministry experience\, and return home with ideas for supporting long-term vitality and sustainability. Sign up to be notified when registration opens for these in-person sessions.   \n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions and additional information\, contact the Rev. Jason Shank\, director for congregational vitality\, at jshank@episcopalchurch.org.  
URL:https://www.episcopalchurch.org/event/taking-the-next-steps-workshop-april-5-7/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Vitality
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