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Jim Naughton and Rebecca Wilson

Partners, Canticle Communications

Jim Naughton and Rebecca Wilson are partners in Canticle Communications, a public relations and strategic communications firm that represents congregations, cathedrals, dioceses, advocacy groups and health and human services organizations. Naughton, the former canon for communications and advancement for the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., is the founder of the website Episcopal Café and has worked for The New York Times, The New York Daily News and The Washington Post. Before Canticle was founded in 2009, Wilson worked as an independent consultant on strategic communications and grant seeking with nonprofit and public sector organizations, including the Chicago Consultation and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Cleveland. They are the co-authors of “Speaking Faithfully: Communications as Evangelism in a Noisy World.”

Nathalie Nelson Parker

Reflective Leadership Grants offer a step back

“The ability to slow down ... allowed me time to listen, explore and be more impactful for the communities I am called to serve.” 

— Nathalie Nelson Parker, Civitas Consulting Group 

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 28, 2024.

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