Computer Users Group Is Three
Episcopal News Service. October 13, 1988 [88219C]
NEW YORK (DPS, Oct. 13) -- The Episcopal Computer Users Group (ECUG) celebrates its third anniversary in October. The group, which is sponsored by The Church Pension Fund, was established to provide diocesan and parish staff with a common electronic network to share information, experience, and computer expertise.
Membership in ECUG is available to those in nonprofit, Episcopal Church-related groups using computers, software, or word processors in the service of the Church. Members receive newsletters, informational materials, discounts on computer products, free consultation on computer hardware and software purchases, and access to E.U.G.E.N.E. (Episcopal Users Group Electronic Notice Exchange), a toll-free electronic bulletin board that features various discussion areas on financial planning, sermon preparation, general discussions, technical information, the Episcopal Council of the Deaf, Cursillo, and marriage encounter. E.U.G.E.N.E. is compatible with all personal computers with a modem, and offers many free software programs to members.
ECUG is now setting the stage for EXPO III, its annual meeting. EXPO is an important learning opportunity for participants who can attend a variety of workshops and hands-on demonstrations presented by exhibitors of software addressing the information process needs of churches and dioceses. Additional information about ECUG or EXPO III can be obtained by contacting Lisa Kaste at The Church Pension Fund. Tel.: (800) 223-6602, ext. 761.