Many missions do not receive any diocesan support. However, all missions pay diocesan assessments. This will enable the Camp San Joaquin study committee appointed by the Diocesan Council to study further the most productive and efficient means of providing the youth of this diocese with outstanding camping experiences. The San Joaquin STAR provides current reliable information relating to international, national, diocesan, and congregational news and activities. The budgeted amount pays for the editor, layout and printing, labeling and mailing costs, photos, data base address updates, and the major portion of the expense of one national conference.
Funding is provided for the attendance of a guild member to attend the National Convention.
The committee has been very active to the benefit of the entire diocese. Christian Ed also oversees the dispersal of the Birthday Thank Offering which is used for grants to diocesan churches for various educational programs and materials, and the Church School Missionary offering. Grants are available to clergy to assist with attendance at various educational opportunities. In the past these funds have been used to send our clergy for stewardship, evangelism, preaching and church growth seminars and conferences. Annual meetings of the diocesan clergy, clergy wives, and wardens allow the bishop opportunities to meet with the diocesan leadership.