Body aims for clergy wellness.Clergy in the diocese of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia (nō`və skō`shə) [Lat.,=new Scotland], province (2001 pop. 908,007), 21,425 sq mi (55,491 sq km), E Canada. Geography and Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island, province (2001 pop. 135,294), 2,184 sq mi (5,657 sq km), E Canada, off N.B. and N.S. Geography One of the Maritime Provinces, Prince Edward Island lies in the Gulf of St. have formed a professional association aimed at promoting clergy well-being and collegiality col·le·gi·al·i·ty n. 1. Shared power and authority vested among colleagues. 2. Roman Catholic Church The doctrine that bishops collectively share collegiate power. , supporting continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). and informing the public about issues related to ministry. The idea has been percolating for about four years and although participants at one point talked to a couple of labour unions, the Association of Professional Anglican Clergy is not a union, said Rev. Randy Townsend, rector of St. John's church St. John's Church may refer to: In Armenia:
Paid membership ($35 per year in dues) currently totals 18 and about 25 other priests have expressed interest, he said. The diocese has 115 active clergy. The organization grew out of "clergy wellness" initiatives begun by diocesan bishop Fred Hiltz and is intended to complement diocesan structures, Mr. Townsend said. When asked why clergy felt they needed to move outside existing structures, he commented that they are "often institutional and top-down--'This is what we have prescribed for you; this is who is going to come speak to you,' but it's not necessarily what we want." Mr. Townsend said. "We are taking responsibility for ourselves," he added. |
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