Dear People of Grace,
From time to time, I call a special meeting to focus our attention on key aspects of our community’s life. Given our preparations for our upcoming Bicentennial and other important updates, this is one of those times!
I encourage you to attend the Town Hall on June 8, which will be at 9:30 am in the Parish Hall. June 8 is also the Feast of Pentecost, so this gives us a wonderful focus point to reflect on what it means to be a Christian community.
At this meeting, we will highlight the following items:
Our Context: looking at current demographics and trends
Worship and Prayer: looking at services and other opportunities for imaginative practice and music
Education and Formation: looking at the School for Prayer and Spiritual Practice and a new Discipleship Mentor Ministry
Updates on our Digital/Web-based Resources: looking at ways we can enhance and connect
Buildings & Grounds Update: looking at key campus updates and timeline
Planned Giving: looking at the 1828 Society and development work
Staff and Administrative Updates: looking at key updates for future sustainability
Participation: looking at our newcomer and membership framework, and community life
Pastoral Care: looking at communication and connection
Outreach and Community Ministries: looking at our enhanced framework and committee work
Bicentennial Celebration Calendar: looking at a broad outline of our timeline
Committee and Organizational Structure: looking at our communication and ministry support
As you can see, the full scope of our parish’s life is broad and complex, and I look forward to highlighting key aspects in these areas, both to make sure everyone is aware and also to encourage greater participation as we share our gifts and strengths.
We will share a slide show that will be available later for those who cannot come—but this really is one of those times when it would benefit us all to be together for a key update.
I am enormously grateful for all the ways this community shares and supports. It is a blessing to be part of a community that encourages us all to share our gifts and, as the Prayer Book says, “grow into the full stature of Christ.”
I look forward to seeing you all!
Blessings,
Stuart