EDOW Strategic Plan - Fall 2024 by Mildred Reyes https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk en-us 2024-09-03 18:33:47 UTC 2024-09-10 19:47:52 UTC hello@padlet.com TOS adaptation and continued support mreyes315 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3106770633

  • Support 14 congregations in TOS as they begin years 2 and 3. 

  • Host a learning lab about increasing lay leadership and participation for the class of 2021 

  • Support St. Luke’s Bethesda and Holy Comforter in the Next Vital Steps process

    • ]]>     2024-09-06 19:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3106770633     Stewardship strategy parish facilities & finances mreyes315 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3106771071

  • Hold Courageous Discipleship Day on Reimagining Church Property

  • Continue to seek out additional real estate professionals who can assist parishes

    • ]]>     2024-09-06 19:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3106771071     Strategic collaboration with congregations mreyes315 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3106771169

    • Meet with team leaders from at So. Md. churches - Christ Church Wayside, Christ Church, La Plata, St. James, Indianhead and Christ Church Durham as a first step in imagining what a shared position would look like

    • Hold Courageous Discipleship Day on Celebrating Small Churches

    ]]>     2024-09-06 19:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3106771169     The Well mreyes315 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3106771259

  • Host community events in Fairwood Park and Allen Pond Park

  • Reach out to Holy Trinity School Families and Faculty - Coffee for parents, notes for teachers.

  • Increase members and participation in the Well through relationship-building opportunities such as offering relation-specific topic discussions, and business meetings.

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  • Meet with Holy Communion for the Canon 54 assessment

  • Bring together the predominantly Black 26 parishes for a day long workshop on website redesign, tech and communications

  • Attend the Diocesan Leaders of African Descent (DLADM) Conference

  • The Black Church Ministries committee works with St. Philip's to schedule and plan the closing service

    • ]]>     2024-09-06 19:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3106778997     mreyes315 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3106786448 2024-09-06 20:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3106786448 School for Christian Faith and Leadership Core Curriculum ajeffery14 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108293830

  • Feedback and finalize Vestry 101 training and Baptism preparation course

  • Develop Spanish-language stewardship and Vestry 101 modules on SCFL platform

  • 2025 SCFL Focus proposal initial plan with dates for 1st quarter 2025 SCFL events 

  • Initiate work on Bible, Liturgical Seasons, Spiritual Practices materials for SCFL core curriculum

    • ]]>     2024-09-08 20:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108293830     Path of Discipleship ajeffery14 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108294065 Continue upgrades to website and promote the Path of Discipleship


    Plan and advertise 3-week Advent offering based on the Path of Discipleship for Young Adults



    ]]>     2024-09-08 20:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108294065     Campus Ministry ajeffery14 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108294290

  • Connect University Ministry grant recipients with coaches through The Vinery and ensure their access to online resources.

  • Work with congregational leadership at St. Columba’s, St. Dunstan’s, and WNC, and our new contact at American University, to determine next steps to promote an Episcopal presence at AU. 

  • Connect with new clergy leadership at St. Andrew’s, College Park, Trinity, St. Mary’s, and Georgetown chaplaincy to determine capacity for Episcopal ministries at their respective universities.

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    • Youth Ministry 

      • Organize and meet with new committee members to begin implementation of new plan

      • Plan and advertise Nov. 2024 service event 

        • Secure partner reps, event space, etc. 

      • Begin planning April ‘25 confirmation retreat 

      Formation Leaders 

      • Advertise plans for Forma 2025 retreat and conference for Province 3 leaders at Claggett (Jan. ‘25)

      • Secure a retreat speaker/chaplain

      • Registration and financing

      • Update website

    ]]>     2024-09-08 20:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108294439     Reparations ajeffery14 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108294694

  • Continue to support the work of the Committee to ensure successful events and diocesan-wide education.  

  • Support the Committee in the development of resolutions for submission by 11/1. 

  • Develop leadership succession planning.



    • Support Committee and EDOW staff in successful events and diocesan-wide education: Healing Histories (9/28),


    Book study (October), SCFL materials, presence at regional meetings.


    Support committee in development of resolutions for submission by 11/1.


    Assist Committee in expanding volunteers taking leadership roles.

    ]]>     2024-09-08 20:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108294694     Deacons ajeffery14 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108294741  

    • Hold Deacon development day with focus on developing first steps being sensitive to capacity

    • Coach deacons as they work to develop ministry teams and relational ministry

    • Deacons will work with Amanda AC on Ministry Fair Youth Event on Nov 16


    ]]>     2024-09-08 20:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108294741     Creation Care ajeffery14 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108295051 Support the committee in populating track on SCFL website.


    Identify collective tracks of work within the diocese to strengthen and amplify congregational efforts.


    ]]>     2024-09-08 20:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108295051     School Resourcing ajeffery14 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108295154 Execute plan for reparations education leading up to convention (collaboration among SCFL, E&J, Comms, and Reparations Committee)


    Support the Refugee Response Team in populating track on SCFL website.



    ]]>     2024-09-08 20:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108295154     E&J positon Assessment ajeffery14 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108295955

  • Seek input from partners and leaders around the diocese (both lay and clergy, including regional deans and active congregation members in justice efforts) on the role of EDOW staff responsible for equity and justice. Present findings to Senior Staff by the end of the year.

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  • Eucharistic Celebration of Latino/Hispanic Ministry - October 5, 2024

  • Deacon Discernment Workshop - Oct 5 to form Cohort VII

  • Ordination of 6 new deacons October 26, 2024

  • Confirmation Service November 16, 2024

  • Genesis Program 2024-2025 Kickoff - October 17,2024

  • Establish and convene Advisory Group on Latino Ministry - December 15, 2024

  • Develop and post the job description for the Canon position; interview and call by the end of November

    • ]]>     2024-09-08 20:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3108307768     ajeffery14 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3110532230 2024-09-09 20:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3110532230 ajeffery14 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3110559785 Tuesday, September 10, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 


    Welcome Andrew


    Morning Prayer                         Anna 


    The Past 90 Days: Celebrating Accomplishments! Anne-Marie

    (Successes for the past 90-days)


    The Upcoming 90-Days (Fall 2024) Mildred

    (What are the top priorities?)


    Wednesday, September 11, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


    The Upcoming 90-Days (Fall 2024) - continued Anne-Marie & Mildred (What are the top priorities?)


    ]]>     2024-09-09 21:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3110559785     SP Year 5 - Priorities and Measurable Objectives mreyes315 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3110570911 2024-09-09 21:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3110570911 Morning Prayer ajeffery14 https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3112034332 2024-09-10 12:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/edowstaff/k1k2tue7omysnzfk/wish/3112034332