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Quarterly Newsletter | Fall 2026 | Issue 01 Welcome to our | ||
2026 Diocesan Convention 100 years of service. |
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Board News
Welcoming our Class B directors
We’re pleased to announce the re-election of Jimmie Reed, Kathleen Stephenson, and James Pope, and welcome W. Roderick Gagne as a new member of The Church Foundation’s Board of Directors. All four will serve in Class B, with terms ending in 2029. The Rev. George O. Master was also re-elected to the Board.
We thank each of them for sharing their time and experience in service to TCF and the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
Workshops at Your Parish
Start a conversation about the future
Our complimentary workshops bring practical guidance to your parish. We tailor each session to your needs, whether you’re gathering parish leaders or inviting the entire congregation.
 | Legacy PlanningHelp your parish begin or strengthen a legacy giving program and invite parishioners to consider including the church in their estate plans. The workshop also introduces end-of-life planning, with a printed booklet to help participants organize their wishes and important information. Learn more about Legacy Planning |
 | Endowment EssentialsExplore how an endowment can support ministry for years to come. We cover how endowments work, investments and distributions, and policies for receiving and using gifts. Sessions can focus on leadership responsibilities or help the congregation understand the purpose of an endowment. Learn more about Endowment Essentials |
Interested in hosting a workshop? Contact Lori Daniels to start planning a session for your parish.
Year-End Giving
Consider a gift of stock
As you plan your year-end giving, consider supporting your parish or another Episcopal ministry through a gift of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. TCF’s gift-clearing service helps turn those assets into support for the ministry you designate.
Start with the instructions and Gift Clearing Form on our website, then coordinate the transfer with your broker. Please contact us early so there is time to complete the process before year-end.
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From Our Annual Report
Investing in Ministry,
Community, and the Future
Financial strength gives a congregation room to plan, care for its people, and respond to needs beyond its doors. At TCF, that connection between resources and ministry guides our work.
When parishes invest together, they benefit from a diversified investment platform and shared resources. They also participate in a diocesan commitment to helping congregations remain strong and ready to serve.
That stability supports everyday parish life, including worship, pastoral care, and formation. It also sustains outreach, from feeding neighbors to welcoming community groups and supporting local partnerships.
Every parish brings its own history, priorities, and challenges. Whether a congregation is developing an endowment, setting aside short-term funds, or encouraging legacy gifts, TCF offers practical support shaped by those needs. The goal is to help parishes sustain their ministry today and prepare for the years ahead.
Adapted from the 2025 Annual Report, pages 12–13.
Read the full article in our Annual ReportHow can we help your parish?
Contact us to talk about your parish’s investments, a gift, or a workshop. We’re glad to help.
Lori Daniels
Executive Director
lorid@diopa.org
Margo Richardson
Operations Manager
mrichardson@diopa.org
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