This has been a year of growth and updating CPC in the midst of a pandemic.

Our first virtual Triennial and granting session was held virtually June 11 and 12, 2021 with an additional communication seminar held one week later. Our attendance was 62 from various portions of The Episcopal Church (TEC). The diocese of Chicago ECW graciously fully funded the grant from Tanzania for prison ministry of 485 Swahili bibles for prisoners. This was done in honor and as a memorial to Leigh Sills who had a passion for the work of prison ministry.

Granting session was held for adult requests a thank you to all who donated. Our requests exceeded our funds so some grants were only partially funded. A grant was given to Province V to provide written materials for leadership coaching.

The part-time position of administrator has been eliminated and various members taking on those tasks. We also have a historian and parliamentarian as well. Pam Stewart served CPC for many years as our administrator and we thank her for her years of service.

An updated and new website has been created and like everything in today’s world is being constantly updated. Please check it out at https://churchperiodical.com  - note new title.

New by laws have been written and are in process of being ratified.

Our ministry is strengthening!

Grants are due for adults grants now and the form is available on the website. Called NBF (National Book Fund),  this grant can be used for companion dioceses as well.

The Miles of Pennies Grants are available throughout the year.  Details can be found on the website.

Please contact me with your questions and concerns.

Maryfran Crist

Ministry of the Written Word

Here's how you can help

Have you read a book, a newspaper, a Bible, a prayer book,   a magazine, a bill? Have you used a Kindle, CD, or DVD?   Do you look up things on your computer or ask Google a question?

How fortunate you are, as many have limited or no access to these written words.

How about providing Bibles to Bible students? What about providing books for children coming to a food pantry? Children coming to a Peace Camp? Prayer books for campus ministry? Recovery (addiction help) for those in prison? The list continues.