Eight Steps
Submitted by rkhotte2 on Fri, 09/12/2008 - 17:44.The following is a meetings guide for groups planning to take a trip together. The guide was prepared and made available by Mark McKone-Sweet. This should give groups some sense of the commitment involved, time-wise, and aid facilitators in preparing a group to travel.
Eight Steps to a Service Trip [Plus One]
About one meeting (step) per month:
- Step #1 Introduction, What is Mission, Questions, Why me
- Step #2 Final Inquiry, Goals for Team, Expectations
At this point, those leading the group, should spend some time together discussing specifics of the trip, overall team management, roles, responsibilities, and so forth.
- Step #3 Travel Code, Fundraising, Group Development
- Step #4 Expectations, Group Development, Questions
- Step #5 Small Group Work, Q&A
Final preparation and travel:
- Step #6 Final pre-trip meeting, small Group and final questions
- Step #7 Depart from Boston
- Step #8 Arrive in your location
After your return:
- Step #9 Goal Review, Goods and Not-so-Goods, Share the Message
Leading A Trip
Submitted by rkhotte2 on Tue, 06/24/2008 - 13:46.The following list of information consists of a collection of documents and sample materials to help churches in developing and planning for a mission service trip. In some cases, documents are downloadable and editable, for convenience (e.g. there are customizable permission forms for trips that will include minors). In other cases, materials are examples provided as guides for group leaders to develop their own material.
General Information & Tips
- Our Global Partnership Brochure (PDF format)
- Guidelines for Pre-trip Meetings
- ERD Guidelines for Volunteers
- General Travel Planning (Budgeting and Packing)
- Budgeting Advice
- FAQs from Episcopal Relief & Development
- Advice for Clergy on Mission Trips
- Sample Code of Conduct
- Sample Letter from an International Diocesan Representative
Sample Forms
- Health Information Form
- Parental Consent Form
- Permission Form (for high school students)
- Acknowledgement of Risk Form
Fundraising
- Fundraising Ideas
- Multi-source Website at Michigan State University
- Fundraising (an example)
Worship & Team-building Aids
- Commissioning Service for Mission Trips
- Bread.org Manual on Returning from Mission Trips (PDF format)
Readings
- Sample Educational Resource List (on El Salvador)
- The Bible and Mission (PDF format), by The Rev. Dr. Ian Douglas
- Mission Theology (PDF format), by The Rev. Dr. Ian Douglas
Mission Trip Group
Submitted by rkhotte2 on Thu, 05/15/2008 - 13:54.Looking for a trip to join? Looking for trip members and/or leaders? Sign up for this group by clicking "Join A Group" at the top of the page. We are committed to creating opportunities and sharing experiences for all to participate in mission trips around the world.
Joining this group will enable you to receive occasional emails related to mission trip opportunities.
Upcoming Trips
Submitted by rkhotte2 on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 14:35.Upcoming Trips and Conferences
Below are the upcoming mission trips and conferences of which we are aware. Is your church or deanery leading a mission trip? Even if your group is full or restricted to members of your own parish, we would love to list it so that others can encourage you, pray for you and learn from you. Please click hereto let us know the destination and dates of your trip.
| Destination | Trip Dates | Sponsoring Group | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Trip to Haiti | June 17-23, 2009 | St Paul's, Dedham | Past Trip |
| El Salvador Mission Trip | June 20-29, 2009 | St. Gabriel's, Marion | Past Trip |
| Pilgrimage to Palestine/Israel 2009 | June 20-30, 2009 | Diocese of Massachusetts | Past Trip |
| Family Mission to New Orleans | Jun 24-Jul 2, 2009 | Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill | Past Trip |
| Uganda Mission Trip | Jun 23-Jul 8, 2009 | Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill | Past Trip |
| Mission to El Hogar, Honduras | July 17-24, 2009 | St. Peter's, Weston | Past Trip |
| Mission to El Hogar, Honduras - CANCELLED | July 25-Aug 1, 2009 | Church of Our Redeemer, Lexington | Closed |
| YLA Mission to El Salvador | Aug 8-15, 2009 | Youth Leadership Academy | Past Trip |
| Medical Mission to Haiti | Sep 29-Oct 5, 2009 | Christ Church, Needham | Past Trip |
| Sabeel Fall Witness 2009, Israel | Oct 29-Nov 6, 2009 | sabeel.org | Past Trip |
| Mission Trip to El Salvador | Jan 16-25, 2010 | St. Paul's, Newburyport | Past Trip |
| Mission Trip to Dominican Republic | January 2010 | St. James, Groveland | Past Trip |
| Medical Mission to Haiti | Feb 21-29, 2010 | Christ Church, Needham | Past Trip |
| Micro-Enterprise Study Trip to East Africa - POSTPONED | May 21-Jun 5, 2010 | Diocese of Mass, Global Mission Partnerships | TBD |
| GEMN Institute 2010, Alexandria, VA | June 9-12, 2010 | Global Episcopal Mission Network | TBD |
| Mission Trip to Ecuador - CANCELLED | June 20-30, 2010 | St Anne's, North Billerica | February 28,2010 |
| Youth Trip to El Hogar, Honduras | July 17-24, 2010 | St. Andrews, Framingham | Open |
| Mission to El Hogar, Honduras | July, 2010 | Church of Our Redeemer, Lexington | TBD |
| Sabeel Young Adult Conference, Palestine/Israel | July 21-Aug 1, 2010 | Sabeel Ecumenical Center, Jerusalem | June 1, 2010 |
| Youth Leadership Academy Mission Trip to El Salvador | Aug 7-14, 2010 | Diocese of Massachusetts | Closed |
| Healthcare Mission Pilgrimage, Palestine/Israel | TBD | Global Mission Partnerships | Open |
| Holy Land Pilgrimage, Jerusalem | Oct 14-23, 2010 | Maurine Tobin | Open |
