2021-22 Date Preference Survey

Please complete a survey to notify the Diocesan Office for 2021-22, even if you do not have a preference.

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Confirmations & Receptions
There will be a regional Confirmation and Reception service Saturday, May 22 - one in the western part of the diocese at 10:30 a.m. and a second in the eastern part at 4:00 p.m. Attendance limited to those being confirmed or received and sponsors or immediate family. We plan to livestream the service. A Fall 2021 date will be determined later.

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Worship

Because of the pandemic’s uncertainty, the form of Visitation will be determined two weeks prior to the date. Communication and planning can be done leading up to the date, but we need to be open to the possibility that the plan may change at the last minute. You will receive a digital copy of the “office of bishop” flyer to share with your members.

Option 1

In Person Eucharist: Preferred option. If limitations allow and it can be done safely with low risk, the Bishop will be physically present to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Local conditions will be considered (e.g if services are livestreamed, the average Sunday attendance) and the service will not include Confirmations or Receptions (see below). If able, we will have some type of after worship visit such as a socially distanced outside gathering or an “in your pews” time of fellowship. These decisions will be made two weeks prior.

Option 2

Zoom Morning Prayer: Secondary option. The Bishop will lead Morning Prayer via Zoom. Not all may be able to access Zoom via internet, but there are phone in options as well. This is not ideal, however Zoom Morning Prayer allows worship together. Immediately following there will be time for Zoom fellowship.

Dates Available

Sunday dates listed. Saturday available as well EXCEPT May 22.

2021
January 10; February 7, February 14, March 28 (Palm Sunday), April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23 (Pentecost), May 30 (Trinity Sunday), June 6, June 13, June 27, July 4, October 3, October 10, October 24, November 14, November 28 (Advent 1), December 5, December 12

2022
January 2, January 9, January 23, February 6, February 13, February 27, March 6, March 13, March 27, April 3,  April 10 (Palm Sunday), May 1, May 15, May 22

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Beyond Worship

Option A

Joining the Vestry: If pandemic limitations allow, I can attend a Vestry meeting in-person. If not, then via Zoom. I would share for about 10 minutes and then take questions. I would be a quiet observer during the rest of the meeti

Option B

Joining a Group: If pandemic limitations allow, I can attend a small group meeting in-person. If not, then via Zoom. This could be a Bible study, or discussion group, or even a Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting. I am open to join any small group activity in your church, simply to be present.

Option C

Joining a Special Event: If pandemic limitations allow, I can attend a special event in person. If not, then via Zoom. This might be church movie night or concert or game night. I am open to join in any special event activity in your church, simply to be pre

Before the Visit

1. Before Thanksgiving
   ​Select preferred date [see top of page]. Each congregation should complete, even if there is no preferred date.
2. Early December
   Official visitation calendar published.
3. After calendar published
   Make sure date added to your church calendar and members notified.
4. One month before
   Write and send the Bishop a one- to two- page summary report on the state of the congregation, spiritual and temporal. What are its joys and challenges?
5. Two weeks before
   Diocesan Office will be in touch to finalize arrangements.
6. After arrangements, before visit
   Communicate the Visitation information to all members.