Congregational Development - Operating Grants

Grants are available for time-limited, specific mission and ministry expenses of congregations within the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania.

NEW - Congregational Development Grants for 2013

Of particular interest are mission and ministries that:

• Engage new partners in cooperative efforts (such as other Episcopal parishes, other churches, schools, scouting groups, local businesses, community centers, service organizations, senior centers, nonprofits, municipalities, etc.). 

• Leverage new resources (time, money or expertise) that can be used to help increase your congregation's capacity to be the best it can be.

• Undertake activities that hold promise to make a lasting, significant impact.

Allocations are based on need and funds available in the diocesan budget.  If your church is interested in applying for a Congregational Development Operating grant, please contact Archdeacon Andrew France by September 1. A meeting of all churches who wish to apply for a grant is held in the fall each year. At least two representatives of the parish must attend this meeting where the grant application is handed out, the grant process is explained, and a Congregational Development task group member is assigned to your parish. The task group member is available to help answer questions as you work on the grant application which is due December 1.

Conveners:

The Ven. Canon Andrew M. France, Jr.
Archdeacon Emeritus
Pro-Cathedral of the Diocese of Central PA
844 West Fourth Street
Williamsport PA 17701
570-322-1898
570-419-6635 (cell)
amfrance@comcast.net

The Rev. Stephen Casey
St. Edward’s Episcopal Church
2453 Harrisburg Pike
Lancaster PA 17601
717-898-6276
vicarsteds@aol.com