Monday, August 20, 2012

Vergers' Guild National Conference Oct. 11-14

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.