Category Archives: Events and Education
Revised CRA Fundraising Guidance for Parishes
The updated version of Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) guidance on fundraising activities by registered charities, Guidance GC-013 Fundraising by Registered Charities, was issued on April 20, 2012, and replaces the former Guidance CPS-028, which was originally released on June 11, 2009. Because … Continue reading
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Resurrection is not a Spiritual experience alone…
April 22nd, 2012, St. Mary’s Kerrisdale by The Reverend David Taylor While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a … Continue reading
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Stewardship and Millennials
For some time now we’ve had a conversation about the various generational cohorts that make up our communion. Some readers may recall the extensive presentation the Stewardship Committee did for our Diocesan Synod (I think it was 2008) which describes … Continue reading
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Common English Bible
A new translation of the Holy Bible is being well received across the Church as it uses modern language and is accessible to a wide-range of people, both committed Christians and many who are seeking spiritual fulfillment. Here at the Diocese … Continue reading
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GRACE AND STEWARDSHIP – A LENTEN STUDY
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first of all your crops. Then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will burst with wine. Proverbs 3:9-10 (Common English Bible) As we read in Proverbs, blessing … Continue reading
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Ashes to Go!
Episcopal News Service reports that one of a growing number of Episcopal Church priests are taking Ash Wednesday out of the church and into the streets or, in this case, the train station. View the story HERE.
Is It A Fresh Expression?
Are you wondering whether your new approach to church and Christian life are a “fresh expression”? This video from the United Kingdom helps to define the meaning of the term. The main points to consider are: Missional -reading and serving … Continue reading
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Registration is open for Stewardship 2012 Seminars
Registration is now open for the STEWARDSHIP 2012 Seminars. This series of four seminars will be held on February 11, March 10, April 21 and May 26 and will cover the following topics: Feb 11: Understanding Stewardship Mar 10: Family … Continue reading
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Your Fundraising Voice?
A link to a great article by Dan Hotchkiss from the Alban Institute: http://www.alban.org/conversation.aspx?id=9765
