The Episcopal Vacation Exchange Network (EVENet)

Purpose and Process

Purpose

The purpose of the Episcopal Vacation Exchange (EVENet) is to facilitate the exchange of homes among Anglican/Episcopal clergy for vacation purposes.

History

Begun in 1981 as the Episcopal Vacation Exchange (EVE), this service has been coordinated on a non-profit basis by a succession of clergy. The current coordinator is the Rev. Ken Howard. Ken is the Rector of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Darnestown, Maryland, USA.

Process

EVENet is operated entirely on-line. This enables the service to operate much more efficiently than the former snail-mail-based service and at little or no cost. Participants submit an e-mail application form which describes their family, their homes, and their vacation plans. These descriptions are consolidated into a single newsletter which is e-mailed to all participants. Participants then contact each other directly to negotiate vacation plans.

Cost

None. As long as there are no costs incurred in operating EVENet, there will be no charge to participate. (However, if participants wish to contribute to St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, on whose website this service is hosted, they may do so at the SaintNicks.com website.)

To Apply

Copy the web-based application form (or request an application form via e-mail) . Then complete and return the form via e-mail. Paper forms are be accepted.

• Web Copy: EVENet Online Application Form
• Email: EVENetOnline@gmail.com

Yearly Schedule

• Deadline for Vacation Exchange Proposals: First Sunday in Advent
• Publication of Vacation Exchange Newsletter : First Sunday after the Epiphany.

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Helpful Hints: EVENet Helpful Hints for Exchanging Homes