The Annual Parish Meeting of Grace Episcopal Church in its 195th year was held on Wednesday, February 1, following a potluck chili dinner that included delicious salads and cornbread, and plenty of sweet treats.
After an opening prayer and remarks from The Rev. Dr. Higginbotham, Callie Flack and Amy Munn spoke regarding our parish finances and budget. Sonja McLendon then reflected on shifting priorities as we look to renew the Bicentennial Capital Campaign that was paused in March of 2020.
Fr. Stuart then thanked outgoing treasurer Callie Flack and outgoing vestry members; Chaudron Gille, Christy Wagner, Newsom Cummings, and Tom Rossi before announcing that Jim Brim, Stuart Deaderick, Helen Scovill, and Anita Smith have been elected to begin three-year terms on the vestry.
Doug McDuff and Mary Lynn Coyle gave a detailed presentation on how Grace can honor the past, celebrate the present, and enhance the future with a renewed bicentennial campaign. Goals of the campaign and estimated costs were discussed.
After encouraging parishioners to find a specific way to share their gifts and talents with the parish, Fr. Stuart adjourned the meeting with a prayer.
Click here for links to the annual report and the bicentennial presentation, as well as an audio recording of the meeting.
You can watch a recording of the 2022 meeting and read Fr. Stuart’s remarks at this link.