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NAGA Triennial Meeting Reports
Our National Altar Guild Association (NAGA) Triennial meeting and convention work was a success. After a six-year hiatus due to Covid it was good to be together again.
A new item for us this year was a booth at the convention marketplace. We had a good location and a lot of traffic. There were many questions — “What is an altar guild” or “I did not know we had a National Altar Guild; what does NAGA do?” Our booth was well staffed, these questions were answered, and several people signed up to join our ranks.
We served at four Eucharists, three for the convention as a whole and one for our membership meeting. We estimate that we served about 7,500 communicants! There were three workshops, a fabulous day trip, social hours, a board meeting, general membership meeting, and the installation of our new officers. Read more about our time there.
Highlights from Epistle
Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe
It is a surprise to many people— to learn that the Episcopal Church is present in Europe. But more impressive than the size of our space is the range and diversity of the cultures that make up the congregations…
Finding Our Joy in the Thriving of Others
This summer I plan to begin a research/writing project on the spiritual dimensions of generativity….generative persons are those who find meaning and joy in the thriving of others….
The Liturgical Threads workshop was presented by Alice Scarbrough, is a long time NAGA member and an expert in all aspects of the care of Liturgical fabric items…
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Connect with NAGA
Seeking NAGA Representative for Province IX (Central & South America). For more information, contact David Hawley-Lowry.
Contribute to a History of NAGA: In 2006 Barbara Gent researched and wrote a book spanning 73 years of NAGA’s history. Now, a second volume of NAGA history and the future of altar guild is in its infancy. We welcome any suggestions for inclusion in this work. Click here to read more.
Disaster Communion Kits. Should fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake or epidemic leave your parish unable to host Eucharist, NAGA will provide a free Disaster Communion Kit. If you need a kit, please contact Joan Konecny (or 936-870-5781). Click here for a video on how to assemble them.
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Who’s Who? Who are your current Provincial and Diocesan Altar Guild Directors? Please send current contact information to Martha Noble or David Hawley-Lowry.