Congregational Development Commission
Read this article by the Rev. John Morris about the Commission's work.
Responses from Fall Convocation Meetings – from the Congregational Development Committee
The summaries listed below are notes from the call out of the Diocesan Effectiveness Review report from the Fall convocation meetings. With these notes in hand, we will walk together in planning our future in the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania.
* Powerpoint
* Responses by Convocation:
* Altoona
* Harrisburg
* Lancaster
* Northern Tier
* Southern Tier
* Susquehanna
* West Branch
Clergy
The Rev. John Morris – St. John’s, Lancaster
The Rev. Chris Pyles – St. John’s, Bellefonte
The Rev. Patrick Collins – St. John’s, Huntingdon
The Rev. Jonathan Currier – St. Thomas, Lancaster
Lay:
Mr. David Morath – St. Paul’s, Columbia
Mrs. Martha Harris – St. James, Lancaster
Mr. David Poch – Trinity Pro Cathedral, Williamsport
Diocesan support staff:
The Rev. Canon Robyn Szoke
Canon William Graffius
In response to our Lord’s Commission to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples, the Congregational Development Commission exists to:
• Inspire hope and confidence that congregations can thrive and grow.
• Help congregations identify and celebrate their strengths.
• Assist congregations in sharing our Anglican tradition.
• Serve as a resource center of ideas, models and tools.
• Provide forums for sharing.
The Commission generally meets three times a year and is responsible for strategy and oversight of Congregational Development activities. The following groups supplement the work of the department in providing support to congregations:
In addition to these groups, the commission sponsors several educational opportunities including:
For Clergy:
Clergy in "Congregations in Transition" (CCT)
For Lay Persons:
