Pertinent information is available on our website on the Convention 2001 page. The Bishop will chair the board ex-officio , and the Chancellor will have seat and voice, but no vote. These changes were recommended by the Rev. Jack Anderson, consultant to the Galilee Board, and would result in a board quite similar to that of Waycross, the camp and conference center in the Diocese of Indianapolis. Unfortunately the lateness of that meeting did not allow the nominations committee to solicit names for these positions. ERD is asking each Episcopal congregation to set aside a Sunday in the next few months to talk about their work, take a special collection, and learn more about this ministry.
Examples are also available in the diocesan office.
The work of ERD includes rebuilding projects following natural disasters, development projects, and emergency relief. Nevada has benefited from funds from ERD for disaster relief after floods. This has become an annual event, sponsored by Virginia Theological Seminary. It is open to all preachers lay, deacons, priests, and bishops. The prophetic voice should be central within the sermon.