Weekly Checklist

All parishes in the diocese must complete the form linked below. We ask that clergy or senior wardens complete this form for your parish. We know this is a lot of information. Your participation will help us to communicate with you in the best way possible by keeping our diocesan database up-to-date and accurate. Please complete this form in its entirety before May 31st. 

Register now for the Building Beloved Community (Dismantling Racism) Workshop at St.James in Black Mountain. The gathering will be via Zoom on Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and in-person on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.  There will be a short break for lunch so please plan to bring your lunch or grab a quick bite nearby. 

All clergy are invited to join Bishop José on Zoom for a check-in chat at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7. This informal Zoom meeting is intended for all those ordained and serving in our diocese to have time to chat with Bishop José about concerns, initiatives, and whatever is needed.

This conversation will cover the latest trends in social media that help us engage parishioners and members on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. What makes content compelling? Let's share some examples of what stands out to us and what has worked well for us. Parish administrators, clergy, and anyone interested in enhancing communication within their church community are welcome to join. Our goal is to provide practical strategies, share insights on current trends, and foster inspiration and collaboration among participants.

Bishop José will be available for one-on-one meetings with clergy once a month, either by Zoom or in person. These meetings are intended to give clergy a solid time to meet with Bishop José to discuss pertinent issues. Email Jess or call the diocesan office to schedule a meeting time. Other dates for 2024 include June 18, Sept. 5, and Nov. 26.

All clergy are invited to join Bishop José on Zoom for a check-in chat at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 10. This informal Zoom meeting is intended for all those ordained and serving in our diocese to have time to chat with Bishop José about concerns, initiatives, and whatever is needed.

We will discuss some guiding ethics for AI use and how AI tools like ChatGPT (and others) can help us create schedules, plans, and write, and some tips to guide the AI for better results. Have you used AI at work or for church communication yet? Parish administrators, clergy, and anyone interested in enhancing communication within their church community are welcome to join.

Bishop José will be available for one-on-one meetings with clergy once a month, either by Zoom or in person. These meetings are intended to give clergy a solid time to meet with Bishop José to discuss pertinent issues. Email Jess or call the diocesan office to schedule a meeting time. Other dates for 2024 include Sept. 5, and Nov. 26.

Mark your calendars and come prepared to exchange ideas, gain valuable insights, and elevate your communication efforts to better serve your church community. We'll discuss some techniques to keep your website easy to navigate and user-friendly. Parish administrators, clergy, and anyone interested in enhancing communication within their church community are welcome to join.

Mark your calendars and come prepared to exchange ideas, gain valuable insights, and elevate your communication efforts to better serve your church community. We'll discuss some techniques to keep your website easy to navigate and user-friendly. Parish administrators, clergy, and anyone interested in enhancing communication within their church community are welcome to join.

All clergy are invited to join Bishop José on Zoom for a check-in chat at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 5. This informal Zoom meeting is intended for all those ordained and serving in our diocese to have time to chat with Bishop José about concerns, initiatives, and whatever is needed.

Please submit your audits on time. Resource guidelines can be found here.

Bishop José will be available for one-on-one meetings with clergy once a month, either by Zoom or in person. These meetings are intended to give clergy a solid time to meet with Bishop José to discuss pertinent issues. Email Jess or call the diocesan office to schedule a meeting time. The last date for 2024 is Nov. 26.

All clergy are invited to join Bishop José on Zoom for a check-in chat at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 16. This informal Zoom meeting is intended for all those ordained and serving in our diocese to have time to chat with Bishop José about concerns, initiatives, and whatever is needed.

Save the date for the annual Fall Clergy Conference at Lake Logan. More information will be available soon. 

Save the date for our annual diocesan convention, which will be held at the Cherokee Convention Center. Pre-convention events will take place on Thursday evening. More information is coming soon. 

Bishop José will be available for one-on-one meetings with clergy once a month, either by Zoom or in person. These meetings are intended to give clergy a solid time to meet with Bishop José to discuss pertinent issues. Email Jess or call the diocesan office to schedule a meeting time. The last date for 2024 is Nov. 26.