The Vergers' Guild of
the Episcopal Church will host a national conference Oct. 11-14 at All
Saints' Church in Lakeland, Florida for those currently serving as
vergers or those contemplating this area of service. Participants will
attend workshops, exchange ideas and be supported by the fellowship of
other vergers. Offerings at this year's conference address large and
small parishes; Verger 101 for new vergers; dealing with transition in
the church or a verger's service; making your own Eucharistic bread;
parish security; and many more. Register before September 1 and receive a
discount. Some scholarship assistance is available for first-time
attenders, youth attendees, and those with financial need. Go to www.vergers.org/2012 for more information and online registration.
