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Parochial Report Preparation Workshop (Spring 2011)
- While the filing of the annual parochial report is a canonical requirement, it can also
be a wonderful tool for assessing a congregation's financial health. Past attendees of
this popular annual workshop have marveled at the possibilities. Designed for individuals
responsible for preparation of these reports, the workshop also benefits clergy
and lay leadership alike. Line-by-line instruction will be provided for the Membership,
Attendance, Services, stewardship and Financial Information sections using the
workbooks issued by the General Convention Office. Web-based graphing tools for
data analysis as well electronic filing will also be covered. Attendees are encouraged
to bring copies of the parochial report and workbooks which can be downloaded
at http://generalconvention.org/gc/parochial_reports and, if possible, to review the
workbooks prior to attending. A choice of two workshops is offered for your convenience.
Course # PRP110108
Presenter: Canon Louise M. Baietto
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011
Place: Mercer School of Theology or alternate site TBA
Fee: $50 (lunch & materials included)
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Course # PRP110112
Presenter: Canon Louise M. Baietto
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Place: Mercer School of Theology
Fee: $50 (lunch & materials included)
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- Fiduciary Ministry of the Vestry Workshop (Fall 2010 / Spring 2011)
- The role and responsibilities of a parish vestry as the legally-recognized board of
directors of a New York State not-for-profit and religious corporation has become
increasingly more complex. This all-day workshop will assist current and prospective
vestry members in understanding and fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities to
their congregations in their primary managerial role, i.e., caring for parish finances
and property. Among the topics covered are the following: compliance with federal,
state and local government regulations as well as national and diocesan canonical requirements;
clergy compensation and benefits; financial and property management;
donor-restricted and quasi-endowment funds; and much more.
Course #: WV100918
Presenter: Canon Louise M. Baietto
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Date:
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Spring Dates TBA
Place: Mercer School of Theology
Fee: $50 (lunch & materials included)
Postponed
- Workshop for Parish Treasurers and Finance Committees
(Fall 2010)
- This all-day workshop will orient new parish treasurers and finance committee members
to their responsibilities to clergy, congregations and the diocese. The peculiarities
of clergy compensation, pension, taxes and housing allowances will be explored in
depth as will lay compensation and other payroll issues, including Episcopal Payroll
Services available through the diocesan office. Other topics include: budgeting;
financial reporting requirements; discretionary funds; and the handling of donorrestricted
funds.
Course # TF101002
Presenter: Canon Louise M. Baietto
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Place: Mercer School of Theology
Fee: $50 (lunch & materials included)
Postponed
- Parish Administrators' Self Wellness Day (Spring 2011)
- Parish administrators, secretaries, and book keepers are once again invited to join together
to focus on wellness issues of self-care and nurturing personal spirituality in the parish office.
Health and nutrition consultants are available and a "networking" lunch is included.
The afternoon program may include a panel discussion on office management techniques.
This day, which is repeated by popular demand, will help the attendees to step back to allow
God to speak and nourish their souls.
Course#: PA110510
Presenters: CPG Medical Trust & guest presenters
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Place: The Mercer School of Theology
Fee: $30 (includes lunch & materials)