The Creative Ministry Fund of the Episcopal Diocese of California has announced the awarding of five new grants, with a combined funding of $49, 488 toward the development of new and creative ministries in the Diocese.
Jubilate Deo’s Creative Ministry Fund Makes Grants for Spring 2005
The Creative Ministry Fund of the Episcopal Diocese of California has announced the awarding of five new grants, with a combined funding of $49, 488 toward the development of new and creative ministries in the Diocese.
The latest grants were awarded to congregations from around the Diocese and ranged from $3,500 (for a “kids’ church” program at Holy Innocents, Corte Madera) to $14,380 (toward the planning and development of a Pan Asian Ministry in Foster City). Other creative ministries funded in April include the development of evangelism to the Spanish-speaking community in San Bruno, outreach to the unchurched in Marin County, and the development of an urban ministry to families in Oakland.
The Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, Officer for Congregational Development, said that these awards represent the discernment and work of people from throughout the Diocese: “The success of the Creative Ministry Fund lies not only in the financial support offered congregations, but also includes the creative discernment and cooperation among those involved in evaluating the proposals. Furthermore, the collaborative nature of the Creative Ministry Fund means that creative projects in one congregation often inspire new ministries elsewhere.”
Committee members include Ms. Kathleen Crisp, The Rev. Mary Moore Gaines, The Rev. Scott Hayashi, The Rev. Bob Honeychurch, and The Rev. Kathy Trapani. In accordance with the committee’s commitment to transparency and fairness, no member was a part of any discussion or review of any application in which his or her congregation had an interest.
For further information about the Creative Ministry Fund, contact Canon Barlowe at michaelb@diocal.org, visit the Congregational Development website at www.condev.diocal.org, or call him at 415-869-7825.
April 2005 Creative Ministry Fund Grants
Congregation Award Ministry
Holy Innocents Corte Madera $3,500.................... Kids’ Church
St. Ambrose Foster City $14,380....................Pan Asian Ministry
St. Andrew’s San Bruno $11,327....................Evangelism to Latino Community
St. Macrina the Younger $8,000....................Evangelism
In Marin County
St. Paul’s Oakland $12,281....................Urban Family Ministry