As I wrote to the Diocese at the time Gloria and I departed for the Lambeth Conference, I have resisted becoming a regular blogger. Now, however, since the news accounts of Lambeth are beginning to increase and at times contain indisputably inaccurate information drawn from a seriously distorted perspective, I will be sending updates [...]
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Four congregations awarded MDG grants; another round available
Jul 17, 2008 – 5:43 pm
Four congregations each received the maximum $400 matching grant from the 2008 diocesan budget’s MDG allocation to further their Millennium Development Goal projects. Those awarded are: St. James’, Pullman, to supply vitamins to under-nourished school children in Belize (MDG #1 & 2); Church of the Resurrection, Spokane Valley, for general support of Christ the King [...]
St. Mark’s, Moscow calls new rector
Jul 17, 2008 – 5:24 pm
The Rev. Robin Biffle, a May 2008 graduate of the School of Theology at the University of South (Sewanee), will be the next rector of St. Mark’s, Moscow. Ordained deacon in Montana, she will serve in that capacity until her ordination to the priesthood expected later this year. Ms. Biffle graduated from Whitman College in [...]
Bishop Jim and Gloria Waggoner leave for the Lambeth Conference
Jul 12, 2008 – 8:49 pm
We ask your prayers for their safe travel and for their ministries, and for all who join them for reflection, prayer, discussion and fellowship in the coming weeks. We ask your prayers for those who are absent, and we pray with the Archbishop of Canterbury that this time together “will [...]
Passover Seder brings community together in Bonners Ferry
Jun 1, 2008 – 12:03 pm
Members and friends of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, gathered for the sacred Passover Seder feast prior to Easter Sunday. The annual event was hosted by Al and Mary Brackenbusch, near Mount Hall, close to the Canadian border. The home is located in the middle of their wheat farm overlooking the [...]
Foundation reports on endowment campaign results
May 29, 2008 – 12:01 pm
The 2007 Convention celebrated the conclusion of the initial phase of the Diocese’s first Endowment Campaign. We are delighted to report the results of this ambitious project through the first quarter of 2008.
The following congregations participated in Campaigns to raise funds for their own programs and needs: St. Paul’s - Kennewick, Nativity - Lewiston, St. [...]
Foundation sets goal of five million
May 29, 2008 – 11:54 am
The “Renewing our Mission” endowment campaign began the process of establishing two endowed funds, one for congregational growth and development and the other to help underwrite the episcopacy. These, and other endowment funds of the Diocese, are held by the Foundation of the Diocese of Spokane that is governed by a board of trustees made [...]
MDG Matching Grant Application packet available
Apr 30, 2008 – 4:39 pm
Additional matching grant funds are available for local congregations from the MDG allocation in the 2008 diocesan budget. Congregations may apply for up to $400 to match their own investment in MDG-related projects. You can review the packet for more information or contact Char Mills, co-chair of the MDG subcommittee.
Congregational consultant team gathers
Apr 17, 2008 – 4:51 pm
Congregational development consultants gathered April 14-15 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Spokane to begin the development and training for a diocesan congregational development program. Facilitated by Betsy Greenman, retired Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Olympia, the group learned about various needs, methods and resources for working with congregations and participated in [...]