Congregational Leadership Conferences

2023 Congregational Leadership Conferences

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Vestry Essentials: Tools for New and Seasoned Members
Saturday, March 25 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Grace, St. Helena | In Person only 
Join Bishop Megan and key members of the Office of the Bishop staff to network with vestry members from around the diocese. Participants will learn crucial information about the basics and nuances of vestry service, including running effective meetings, personnel best practices, and more. While the content covered will be similar to the March 4 Session, this will offer opportunities for in-person connections and fellowship.
Deadline to register: 3/21/23
Registration Questions? michelle@norcalepiscopal.org

Agenda

9:30 – 9:50 am |Arrival – coffee, tea, and snacks

10:00 – 11:15 am| Welcome, Opening Worship and Bible Study, Plenary Address

11:15 – 11:25 am| Break

11:25 am – 12:20 pm| Round 1 of workshops

Workshop 1| Vestry Essentials | Canonical and fiduciary responsibilities

Workshop Leaders: 
Julie Wakelee | Canon to the Ordinary
Kati Braak | Director of Operations
John Nykamp | Diocesan Treasurer

Workshop 2: Pastoral and Spiritual Leadership

  • Caring and feeding of clergy, lay staff, and volunteers
  • Spiritual growth for leaders
Workshop Leader:
Bishop Megan Traquair

12:20 – 12:55 pm | Lunch

1: 00 – 1:55 pm | Round 2 of workshops

Workshop 3: HR Basics and Legal Matters

Hiring, firing, policies, insurance … and so much more!

Workshop Leaders:
Kati Braak | Director of Operations
John Nykamp | Diocesan Treasurer
Michelle Karimi | Executive Staff Support
Workshop 4: Keep It Clear
  • How to run an effective meeting
  • Communicating your work to the congregation
Workshop Leader:
Julie Wakelee | Canon to the Ordinary

1:55 – 2:05 pm  | Closing Worship

Upcoming Conferences

WordFest! Psalms: Lament, Listen, Laugh
Saturday, May 6 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Zoom Only
Back by popular demand! If you are a lay reader or lay preacher, or just love to learn about scripture, join us for WordFest. This year, we are examining the Psalms – understanding them, and learning different ways to share them effectively in worship. Registration details to come.
Zoom: $10 per person
Stewardship for All
Saturday, June 3 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Zoom Only
It’s not just something we do every fall. Join us for helpful presentations and discussions on the challenges and opportunities of strengthening your stewardship program.
Zoom: $10 per person
Disaster Readiness Expo
Saturday, Sept 16 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
St. John’s, Roseville
How ready are you for a disaster? Join us for a series of workshops and presentations by representatives from law enforcement, fire, utilities and other organizations.
In person: $25 per person includes lunch

Previous Conferences from early 2023

Faith Formation: Resources for the Post-Pandemic Church
Saturday, February 25
Zoom Only
Your host will be the Rev. Mack Olson, Diocesan Missioner for Church Life. He just returned from the FORMA Conference in Washington, DC. He will be sharing the latest tools, trends and resources. Also included will be resources for Vacation Bible Schools.
Vestry Essentials: Tools for New and Seasoned Members
Saturday, March 4
Zoom Only
Join Bishop Megan and key members of the Office of the Bishop staff to network with vestry members from around the diocese. Participants will learn crucial information about the basics and nuances of vestry service, including running effective meetings, personnel best practices, and more. If you can’t be there, content for this workshop will be repeated on Saturday, March 25.

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