People of God in Southern Ohio,
I am pleased to share with you this year’s access info for the Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS). Because the Diocese of Southern Ohio is a member of TENS, all congregations in the diocese have access to their resources at no cost.
Please note this year’s log-in information:
Link: tens.org
Password: Luke1:46
This year’s annual stewardship program is called “Tell Out My Soul.” Canon Davey Gehard, Executive Director of TENS, says this, “This year we are focusing our work on the power of storytelling as we lean into the joy, abundance, and enthusiasm to ‘Tell out my Soul.’ The greatness of God is about creativity, abundance, and generosity, and our work this year is to help communities tap into that joy.”
To directly access the “Tell Out My Soul” resources, please click this link.
A myriad of useful tools, available in both English and Spanish, are available:
- sample letters
- sample pledge cards
- a suggested timeline and instruction guide to launch and maintain an annual campaign
- logos and artwork
- liturgical resources, including Prayers of the People
- bulletin inserts
If a previous year’s campaign theme and materials better fit your vision for a stewardship campaign, you are welcome to download and edit those materials.
Parish leadership are welcome to contact me with any stewardship related questions and for guidance about how to develop a stewardship program reflective of your congregation’s context and needs. Please reach out to me directly at dfetz@diosohio.org.
Yours in Christ,
The Rev. Derrick Fetz
Missioner for Stewardship
The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio
dfetz@diosohio.org
This notice was sent by email to all clergy, members of the Diocesan Council and Standing Committee, and 2024 and in-process 2025 lists of senior wardens, treasurers, and vestry members.
