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

https://form.jotform.com/230367325589161

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.

2022 Congregational Leadership Conferences