‘Stewardship: Sharing the Gifts We Have’
CHARLOTTE — The Diocese of Charlotte Office of Development will offer a Diocesan Stewardship Conference from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at St. Therese Church in Mooresville.
The conference, “Stewardship: Sharing the Gifts We Have,” will feature keynote speaker Tom Corcoran, co-author of the “Rebuilt” book series, which instructs parishes in successful methods of how to engage parishioners and create vibrant church communities.
Speakers from parishes around the Charlotte diocese will also share their tips and experiences during the conference.
The stewardship conference will offer compelling and practical workshops, interactive forums, presentations and discussions around stewardship, teamwork and innovative parish programs.
Some topics offered during the conference include: Engaging Young Adults in Stewardship of Time and Talent; How to Communicate the Stewardship Message Using New Media; Evangelization and Stewardship, Working Together; and Teaching Stewardship to All of Our Youth.
Anyone interested in embracing stewardship as a way of life will benefit from attending this conference. Whether a priest, deacon, parish staff member, parish leader or engaged parishioner, the goal is for attendees to receive the tools and motivation to take their parish’s stewardship efforts to the next level.
The registration fee for the conference is $20 before March 23; $25 at the door the day of the event.
For more information or to register, contact Barb De Mase, associate director of development, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 704-370-3302. Information about the “Rebuilt” parish model can be found at www.rebuiltparish.com.
— SueAnn Howell, senior reporter