A portion of the bequest was retained for national initiatives, and the balance distributed among the five Synods according to baptized membership. The Fund for Small and Struggling Congregations is to be administered by the Committee for Canadian Mission according to definitions and criteria developed in consultation with the Bishop. Expenditures are to be reported to the Working Group on Mission. A congregation which lacks the necessary resources to carry on a sustainable mission of worship, learning, witness, service, and support. Sustainable means ongoing health - having the ability to develop the gifts and abilities of its people for ministry to continue in the future.
Projects are to be above and beyond the capabilities of the congregation or parish.
Congregations are to engage in self-study as part of the application process, and are encouraged to develop projects that engage cooperation with Anglicans on a local level. Provide name, address, phone number, fax and e-mail. Provide name, address, phone number, fax and e-mail. For information on the dates established by the Canadian Mission Committee in your synod, please contact your synod office directly.