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Episcopal Diocese of California2014 Proposed Budget:Stewarding Our Common Mission

• Embodied Justice for all People & God’s Creation

• Church Vitality• Rooted

Spirituality• Transparent &

Accountable Leadership

• Inclusive Community

The majority of the diocesan budget is funded by the proportional sharing of our congregations

The biggest single investment in our diocesan budget is the $701,000 that we share with the wider church— our local investment in global community.

Embodied Justice 12% :: $482,312

These are diocesan investments which reflect a commitment to justice and peace for all people, respecting the dignity of every human being.

Church Vitality 26% :: $1,061,361

Church Vitality describes our commitment to move from maintaining our structures and habits to creating Christian communities that are thriving.

Rooted Spirituality 11% :: $424,462

Rooted Spirituality engages Christian faith in our day-to-day habits and behaviors, holding the Good News close even in the midst of challenge.

Transparent & Accountable Leadership 17% :: $688,808

Transparent leadership reflects clear and understandable decision making; accountable leadership values, listens to, and acts on feedback.

Inclusive Community 34% :: $1,348,389

“Who is not yet at this table with us?” Diocesan investments in inclusive community celebrate diversity as a gift created by God in whose imagewe are all made.