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Area Council Trent Durham Episcopal Area |
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Area Council Trent Durham Episcopal Area |
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Purpose The Trent Durham Area Council exists to support the mission and ministry of the Bishop, the parishes, and a wide variety of community service agencies in this Episcopal Area. The Council initiates and implements programs for Christian Education and Mission such as an annual Day of Celebration, a Clergy Professional Activity Day, and a Luncheon for retired clergy, their spouses and widows. It responds to requests from parishes and humanitarian agencies for counsel and financial support. Area Council News June 2010 ... click here Good News Across the Area ...click here for the Good News
Area Council Grant Applications
Membership
The Area Bishop The Area Archdeacon ----------------------- The Regional Deans and Members for all Deaneries The Deanery of Durham-Northumberland Regional Dean: The Rev. Christopher Greaves The Deanery of Oshawa Regional Dean: The Rev. Millie Hope The Deanery of Peterborough Regional Dean: The Rev. Bill Gray The Deanery of Victoria-Haliburton Regional Dean: The Rev. Jeanette Lewis The Council meets about six times annually, at various locations throughout the Area. Its General Finance Committee reviews and makes recommendations for its response to Funding Applications for General Grants. The Community Ministries Committee reviews and makes recommendations for the Council's response to Applications for Community Ministries Funding, and researches and recommends the initiating of new Community Ministries projects in the Area. The Council supports the ongoing programs of Trent Durham's Rural Ministry Advocates (RMA). The Chaplaincy Convenor reports on the progress and needs of chaplains to Area hospitals and seniors residences. The re-developed Area Website is among the Council's latest endeavours to facilitate improved communication throughout and beyond the Area. Financial Resources The Area Council's Core Expenditure Budget, resourced directly from the Diocesan Budget, funds the four Deanery Councils' Program Budgets. Ministry Development Grants are awarded annually to applicant parishes endeavouring to launch creative new ventures and programs in mission and ministry. The Council provides financial assistance to parishes mounting programs for Congregational Growth and Development, Evangelism and Youth ministry, and awards grants to lay leaders and vocational deacons participating in Leadership Training courses. FaithWorks resources available for the Area Council's disbursement assist a variety of parish and community Outreach Projects involving children, youth and adults. Diocesan Community Ministries resources support many local service agencies including shelters and counselling for the homeless, and for abused women and families. Accessing Area Council Financial Resources Principles and Guidelines for Area Council Grants are included in Application Forms (available from the Trent Durham Bishop's office). Parishes seeking financial support for specific outreach or development projects should complete and return such Forms; community service agencies seeking assistance require the full support and written endorsement of the Incumbent and Churchwardens of an Anglican congregation in Trent Durham.
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Trent Durham Area Council Grant Applications will be reviewed by the Area Council in March and November/December 2010. Deadline for applications:February 19, 2010 for the March Meeting and October 31, 2010 for the November/December meeting ... more information and the grant form ...