In November of 2021, the Vitality Grants Committee of the Congregations Commission awarded $305,000 to 18 congregations from across the diocese. Annual vitality grants support congregational health and vitality, with the majority of funding coming from the diocesan Bishop and Trustees, which holds title to and oversees the real property used by the missions of…
Update: A funeral service for Andrew McLean will take place at Grace Episcopal Church in Silver Spring, Maryland on Saturday, December 18 at 11 a.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Central. The service will be available online. Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my husband Andrew McLean. He transitioned peacefully…
For the 184th Convention of the Diocese of Chicago 2021 Dear Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen, clergy and lay delegates, visitors and guests attending the 184th Diocesan Convention, and to all friends and partners with Renk Diocese, May mercy, grace, peace and love be multiplied to you. I am thankful to God and to all of…
“I have always wanted to go to college but never thought that I would be able to afford it. My father told me to follow my heart and that is what I am doing. I plan to become a school counselor so that I can help students like me.” –from an anonymous student’s scholarship application…
October 26, 2021 Beloveds: We write to you today with gratitude for your continued love and prayers for our diocese and for Bishop-elect Paula Clark, and to share an update. You may remember that in July, when Presiding Bishop Michael Curry decided to postpone Paula’s ordination and consecration indefinitely to give her time for rest…
Financial institutions are not thick on the ground in Austin, a sprawling neighborhood on Chicago’s west side. At its August meeting, the vestry of St. Christopher’s, Oak Park voted to support an effort to do something about that. On a unanimous vote, the parish donated $5,000 to a campaign headed by The Leaders Network to…
