Narrative Budgeting

Anglican Diocese of Ottawa

Stewardship Education TeamOctober 14, 2006

Today’s Agenda 8:30-9:00 Registration 9:00-9:15 Networking and Welcome 9:15-9:45 Present status of Stewardship in the

Diocese 9:45-10:00 Update from Parishes

re: Visioning, Stewardship Plan 10:00-10:30 Module presentation 10:30-10:45 BREAK 10:45-11:30 Module presentation (cont’d) Resources 11:30-11:45 Future Modules- discussion as to needs of

the Parishes 11:45-12:00 Evaluation 12:00 Closing Prayer HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY HOME

Goal of the Stewardship Education Team

To create nine education modules over a three year period that will provide parishes with a broad knowledge base for increasing the level of stewardship in the parish

Present Situation of the Diocesan Stewardship Development Initiative

Where Have We Been? 2004 Synod Letting Down the Nets Diocesan Stewardship Conference Visioning Workshop

At the Visioning Seminar Articulate a discerned will of God Clear Concise Collaborative Consultative Memorable Invite Participation

Where are you in the process? What visioning work have you done in

your parish since the first session?

Discussion at Parish Council level ? Visioning Day with Parish

Community? Community Consultation?

Today We will talk about Narrative Budgeting

Attributes As the “Sacred Story” of a Parish Focus on ministry, includes an appreciation

of the time, talents, and treasure utilized Not an exact science

Future Modules What are your needs?

Evaluation

Please take time to share your thoughts