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A compilation of these resources can be found in handbook form: HERE.
Every Family of Parishes will find themselves in a different stage or phase of the process of establishing or refreshing the membership of Family of Parishes Pastoral Council (FoPPC) to Pastoral Planning and beyond. All of these steps are important and necessary. We hope this will help you assess your progress through the steps and support you along the way.
Does our Family of Parishes have a Pastoral Council that is a discerning, representative body?
No? Go to Step One.
Does our FoPPC understand their role and function?
No? Go to Step Two.
Does our FoPPC understand the vision of the Diocese of London and Mission of the Church?
No? Go to Step Three.
Does our Family of Parishes have a Pastoral Plan that is Mission-Oriented, Goal-Driven, Realistic, and Actionable?
No? Go to Step Four.
Step One: Establish or Refresh a Pastoral Council- Pastoral Council in the Family of Parishes
- Membership Selection Process
- Discernment Process Bulletin Handout
- Norms for the Pastoral Council in the Families of Parishes
- Six Critical Questions
- Relationship to Other Leadership Bodies
- Conversations in the Spirit
- Pastoral Plan of the Diocese of London
- Understanding our Vision
- Mission-Oriented Church: A Resource for PPCs
- A Pastoral Planning Process Flowchart
- Developing a Pastoral Plan
- Creating a Goal-Driven Plan
- Communicating the Plan
- After the Plan: Evaluate & Review