Vestry Papers

Since 1995 Vestry Papers has inspired, affirmed, and informed thousands of Episcopal leaders in their work.  The September/October 2010 issue covers pledging and stewardship.  Check out the lead article from this issue, Cultivating a Culture of Discernment by Blair Pogue, here. Also, learn more of the dynamics of St. Matthew's discernment process, here.

Our award-winning bi-monthly newsletter provides spiritually grounded and practical information to re-energize a vestry and help them effectively engage all members of their congregation in parish life. Our readers tell us that not only is the information invaluable, not only that it helps unite and energize them, but that it helps them feel more connected to the wider Church. Read some of their stories here.

In October 2010, Vestry Papers will reach even more Episcopal leaders when it becomes a website, ECF Vital Practices (www.ecfvp.org) dedicated to the vital practices of thriving congregations.  The new website, now being developed, will include the Vestry Papers articles on which readers have come to rely; practical resources for parish leaders; a lively blog where readers can share ideas and experiences; and content about congregational practices from reaaders across the Episcopal Church.

Sign up for our email list here so we can let you know when the new ECF Vital Practices website is launched.  The final print edition of Vestry Papers will be published in early November 2010, so we have ceased accepting subscriptions.  If you need a print issue of Vestry Papers not available in our online archive, please call Miguel Escobar at 800-697-2858 or email him here.