Strategic Plan for the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador
The Four Ships
Introduction
At the November 2022 Synod of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, Bishop Samuel Rose kicked off a strategic planning process and outlined his vision for the Diocese. The resulting framework contains six high-level strategic goals that have been developed to realize that vision. These goals provide direction to the Diocese on priorities to the end of 2025. The approach provides a consistent, repeatable methodology to strategic planning within the Diocese that can continue beyond 2025.
Each of us has a role to play in realizing the full potential of Christ’s Church in the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. You can all contribute towards the outcomes envisioned by these goals. This is our work, together.
The focus for 2023 is introducing this strategy across the Diocese and empowering parishes to interpret and realize these goals for their own contexts. In 2024, parishes will be asked to prioritize the first two “ships” of the vision (Deepening Relationships and Transforming Discipleship) so that individuals can continue to grow and develop who they are as faithful Anglicans. With that foundation firmly rooted yet always evolving, goals for 2025 will address the actions of the last two “ships” of the vision (Renewing Stewardship and Engaging Partnerships).
By the end of 2025, the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador will endeavour to achieve the following goals as we Set Sail: Charting the Course for Christ’s Church.
Watch the YouTube Video below of a recent Set Sail Information Session in which Bishop Sam discusses his vision for the Diocese and the goals of the Set Sail strategic plan.
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Six Goals
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Set Sail Information Sessions
The purpose of these sessions is to introduce Set Sail: Charting the Course for Christ’s Church to the people of the Diocese. Bishop Sam will discuss his vision for the Diocese and the goals of the Set Sail strategic plan. Participants will consider how the goals can be interpreted and realized in their own local contexts. Attendees should be able to return to their parishes with a good understanding of what comes next on our journey, together.
| Date | Time | Parishes | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2023 | 10 am (Labrador) | Lake Melville Churchill Falls |
Virtual | Archdeacon Julie Brace |
| March 25, 2023 | 10 am (Labrador) | Southeast Labrador Labrador West St. Timothy, Rigolet |
Virtual | Archdeacon Julie Brace |
| May 16, 2023 | 7 pm (NFLD) | Bay Roberts-Coley's Point Port de Grave Resurrection St. Mark, Shearstown/Butlerville |
St. Mathew's, Bay Roberts |
Archdeacon Eli Evans |
| May 23, 2023 | 7 pm (NFLD) | Carbonear Harbour Grace Spaniard's Bay Upper Island Cove |
St. James, Carbonear |
Archdeacon Eli Evans |
| May 30, 2023 | 7 pm (NFLD) | Pouch Cove St. Lawrence, Portugal Cove Bell Island St. Phillip Torbay Holy Innocents, Paradise |
St. Phillip, St. Phillips |
Archdeacon Nancy March |
| May 31, 2023 | 7 pm (NFLD) | New Hope Petty Harbour/Bay Bulls/Aquaforte St. Mary the Virgin The Ascension The Good Shepherd |
The Ascension, Mount Pearl |
Archdeacon Nancy March |
| June 7, 2023 | 7 pm (NFLD) | St. Mark the Evangelist St. Thomas St. Augustine Cathedral St. Michael and All Angels |
St. Mark the Evangelist, Logy Bay Rd, St. John's |
Archdeacon Nancy March |
| June 8, 2023 | 7:30 pm (NFLD) | All Saints, CBS St. John the Evangelist, CBS St. Peter, CBS |
St. Peter, CBS | Archdeacon Nancy March |
| June 13, 2023 | 7 pm (NFLD) | Epiphany Heart's Content |
St. Mary's, Heart's Content |
Archdeacon Eli Evans |
| June 22, 2023 | 7 pm (NFLD) | Holy Cross Holy Trinity |
Good Shepherd, Norman's Cove |
Archdeacon Eli Evans |
| June 24, 2023 | 10 am (NFLD) | Holy Spirit Living Water |
St. Michaels, Arnold's Cove |
Archdeacon Eli Evans |
| Sept. 21, 2023 | 7pm (NFLD) | Virtual Session | Virtual Session | To register: click here |
| Sept. 23, 2023 | 1 pm (NFLD) | Bay de Verde | Bay de Verde | Archdeacon Eli Evans |
Resources
Bishop’s Charge to Synod – November 4, 2023
Introduction to the Strategic Planning Process
Set Sail: Charting the Course for Christ’s Church
Set Sail Parish Toolkit for Planning and Goal-Setting – March 14, 2023
Set Sail Parish Planning Template – March 14, 2023
NEW – Set Sail Introduction Session Slides – May 16, 2023
NEW – Deepening Relationships – by Bishop Sam Rose – June 15, 2023
Set Sail Virtual Information Session
There will be a virtual information session on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 7:00 PM (6:30 PM in parts of Labrador). The purpose of this session is to introduce Set Sail: Charting the Course for Christ’s Church to the people of the Diocese, for those who were not able to attend a previous session or would like to have a refresher. Bishop Sam will discuss his vision for the Diocese and the goals of the Set Sail strategic plan. Attendees should be able to return to their parishes with a good understanding of what comes next on our journey, together.
To register for the webinar, please visit https://triware.webex.com/weblink/register/r896cd00add3d4dd19884d0da66d38862.
Parishes are also invited to start considering who will represent them as Navigators. More information on Navigators can be found in the Parish Toolkit at https://anglicanenl.net/set-sail-strategic-plan/.
