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Triennial Meeting, July 2027
Our Triennial — and 100th Birthday — Is One Year Away
It is hard to believe we are now one year away from the 82nd in Phoenix, AZ. Our website has been updated with a number of articles, updates and — importantly — forms! Learn what to expect and how you can participate by reviewing articles in the Highlights below.
Nominations for Officers
We encourage you to take the plunge and consider serving on the national board. It is indeed a privilege to work with such wonderful women and men in the ministry of altar guild. The national board meets annually and is the planning and work force behind assisting our bishops, priests and deacons at Triennial and planning an informative and fun time while we are together at the Triennial. Read the article or click here for the Nomination Form (or submit online at https://bit.ly/NAGAnomination)
Triennial Scholarship Applications
Every three years, the National Altar Guild Association offers scholarships to for altar guild members to attend the NAGA General Meeting. More information can be found below, including a reflection for last Convention’s Scholarship Recipient. Read the article or click here for the Scholarship Application
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Highlights from Epistle
Reflecting on NAGA’s Triennial
The 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church was a pivotal experience in my spiritual journey. I was honored to attend, thanks to the generosity of the National Altar Guild Association….
Triennial Update
You are cordially invited to join your fellow National Altar Guild Association (NAGA) members at our Triennial Meeting in July, 2027, which will take place in Phoenix, AZ…
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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.
Emergency Communion Kits. Should fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake or epidemic leave your parish unable to host Eucharist, NAGA will provide a free Emergency Communion Kit. If you need a kit, please contact your Province Chair or Kate Canby (Kate.Canby@gmail.com or 512-636-9010). Click here for a video on how to assemble them.
For those of you new to altar guild or considering service, we recommend this great YouTube video explaining what altar guild does: https://rb.gy/gck85v.
Order your Epistle in living color. Members can receive their Epistle by email. Just send your e-mail address to Martha Noble.
Share your insights with others. We are happy to share your altar guild newsletter on our website. Please send a PDF of the current issue to our webmaster Betty Hinchman.
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.