Spokane College for Congregational Development

The Spokane

college for congregational development

AUGUST 4 - 9, 2024

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Spokane, WA

WHAT WE DO?

The College for Congregational Development is a comprehensive training program for clergy and laity in congregational and organization development. The College is a 2-year program that includes readings, homework, presentation, working in teams, the completion of a content exam and the completion of two back-home projects. Because the College seeks to improve the way that leaders function in congregations, congregations are strongly encouraged to send clergy-lay teams to the College. Currently, the College is offered in an intensive 6-day summer format.

HOW WE WILL GROW:

HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS

Healthy, faithful, sustainable congregations fulfilling their calling to be the Body of Christ in a particular place and time and among a particular people.

STRONG IDENTITY

Congregations that are grounded in a robust identity rooted in an Anglican ethos and spirituality.

SELF-DEFINEd leaders

Leaders that are both self-defined and connected to their communities of faith, aware of and responsive to the particular challenges and opportunities before them, who help their communities engage and respond to challenges and opportunities.

common language

A common language and community of practice around congregational development in the Diocese. Stronger connections among congregational leaders for the purposes of learning, community, mutual encouragement, and inspiration.

useful training

The creation of useful training programs that can be shared freely and used by others in the broader Church.

what people are saying about us:

The training was fantastic! I felt this training was a very important part of my experience, where the "rubber" of abstract concepts, etc. met the "road" of everyday reality. Even in seminary I didn't really get that picture clearly. - Vern McGee+

The entire experience with CCD was one that I am still experiencing and cannot wait for more. Thank you. The Sessions were the most eye opening and heart lifting that I have attended. - Denny Field, Graduate

Last year brought many changes to my life including a change in church. Attending the College for Congregational Development has been an asset as I commit to a new congregation. I look forward to year 2. - Victoria Perkis

I must say seeing the whole program (both years) was so helpful. This is a lovely, lovely gift. I am so grateful to all of you. - Linda Bartholomew+, Graduate

meet your 2024 trainers

Rev. Cn. Susan Cleveley

Director

Cn. Caroline McCall

Trainer

Rev. Bill Osborne

Trainer

Bishop Gretchen Rehberg

Bishop

IMPORTANT DATES

JUNe 1 - Last day to register

Jul 27 - 10a-12p - PRE-COLLEGE ZOOM

AUG 4-9 - College for Congregational Development commences

REQUIRED* 2024 participants will be required to attend the pre-college zoom, Saturday, July 27 from 10a-12p.

How to Register?

Create you Profile on CampDoc

The Episcopal Diocese has partnered with CampDoc for all of our diocesan events, classes and camps. Use the registration link above to begin creating a profile.

Navigate to the Registration tab of your profile and search for “college.”

Submit A Payment

Opt to pay by card, or select "None" for check payments in the registration. Then send your payment to 245 E 13th Ave, Spokane, WA with “college” in the memo line.