From ENS-
In preparation for the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in July 2012, the year-long budget preparation process for funding the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church has begun, according to a press release from the church's Office of Public Affairs.
The Executive Council Aug. 25 announced a new approach to solicit input broadly from across the church on what the church's funding priorities ought to be and what the program section of the draft budget.
"Changing and challenging financial realities at the churchwide level and for dioceses and congregations demand that a reassessment be done," the release said.
The triennial or three-year budget, to be adopted by 77th meeting of General Convention in July 2012 for the years 2013-2015, will fund the governance, mission and ministry work of the Episcopal Church. The budget for the Episcopal Church serves as the blueprint for the mission and ministry that happen on a churchwide level between meetings of General Convention, the release said.
Seeking input
According to the release, the Executive Council wants to hear the voices of the church: elected deputies to the 2012 General Convention; bishops; members of the church's commissions, committees, agencies and boards; diocesan organizations such as diocesan councils and standing committees; and diocesan staff members.
More here-
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/80263_129579_ENG_HTM.htm
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