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March 2007

Cornerstones

Editor's Note: This is a preliminary summary of actions from the Jan. 20 meeting of Diocesan Council

The Council engaged in a review of the Cornerstones that included an extensive discussion on the role communication plays in each area. 'Ownership' of each Cornerstone was affirmed including commitments from the newest members on Council as follows:

Evangelism: Mike Mayor, Susan Wiltsey (Standing Committee), Nancy Lium, Charles Robinson
Stewardship: Suzanne Duffield, Steve Andersen, Mike Mayor, Charles Robinson
Education and Spiritual Development: Carolyn Irish, Reed Stock, Ossie Denny (This Cornerstone will also be supported by the work of Mary June Nestler; Bonnie Joia Roddy and Jessica Hatch have also expressed interest in this Cornerstone.)
Focused Mission and Ministries: Suzanne Duffield, Lee Shaw, Leda Burr, Nicole D'Arcy
Social Justice, Advocacy and Service: Kari Butler, Steve Alder Leadership: Carolyn Irish, Jay Stretch, Steve Andersen
Facilities: Steve Hutchinson, Billie Wilson, John Cox, Matt Long

Communications

Kari Butler reported that the Communications Committee (ComCom) is energized and enthusiastic in their work for the web site and The Dialogue.

Kudos were offered to the Rev. Jessica Hatch on the new format of the "Living Boldly" page.

Capital Campaign

A small number of lead gifts remain pending. The over all response from diocesan leadership has been very good. The next phase of the campaign will commence in the Spring when Bishop Irish and others visit each of the parishes.

There is approximately $1.8 million outstanding of the $8.4 million cost of the Episcopal Church Center. There will be a naming opportunity for each gift. A walk-through is scheduled for January 22nd.

Council Retreat

The content of the March 30- 31 Council retreat will focus on five areas:

1. spiritual
2. relational/social
3. communication
4. challenging the ‘size' concept of the Diocese
5. future of Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion

The Diocesan Council approved the 2007 budget at its meeting in October 2006. The Council had requested that the Finance Committee organize the draft budget around the Diocesan Cornerstones, to better track whether our spending matches our professed priorities.

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