Community Updates (6/22/23)
Congregational Meeting Sunday June 25th, 2023
At our June Vestry meeting, we determined that it is important to have a Vestry that reflects the demographics and to be a comprehensive representation of our congregation. Aided by the wisdom of Canon Martha, we are proposing to increase the vestry size with a slate to be voted on during the June 25th scheduled meeting. People on the slate will be vetted by the Senior Warden prior to the election and they will become voting members and remain on the Vestry until we seat the next Vestry in 2024.
We recognized also that over the next few weeks and months, the workload of the Vestry will be increasing. This includes performing interviews, arranging for visits with the Vestry of the potential priest candidates, thoughtfully considering who will be the best selection for ECA, reviewing our finances, and presenting a contract to our next priest. There is also the need to have a robust presence in the Vestry to help facilitate the transition for the new priest. All of this work is important and will require a dedicated time commitment and prayerful consideration by the individuals involved.
It will be important for anyone considering being placed on the slate or have any questions to contact Ellen Lukanc prior to Sunday, June 25th.
Please plan on attending this brief meeting immediately after worship prior to our first BBQ fellowship of the summer.
Kids’ Camp - BBQ Invite
Don’t forget to come to the Art Exhibit and Program on Friday, June 23, at 11 AM. Come see all the wonderful art the campers have created and enjoy their presentation. Your admission is $5 and will include lunch. Sign up and reservations required by Sunday the 18th. See the bulletin board or give me a call or email with your reservation.
- Thank you, Susie Ferguson.
Future Fellowship Events
Let's take time to gather together!
First Summer Sunday BBQ
Sunday June 25th will be our first summer Sunday BBQ, please plan on joining us after worship. Cost is $5 and sign up sheet is in Fellowship Hall.
Thursday evening Summer Music in Greystone Park 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Every Thursday in July there will again be free Music in Greystone Park for everyone in the community to enjoy. The music begins at 6:30, bring a chair or blanket, some food or picnic dinner for yourself and meet up with others from ECA to enjoy the sounds of summertime. Look for us and we can sit all together as a group. July 6th it is The Houserockers!
If you have an idea or suggestion for a future fellowship event please let Wendy, Susanne or Ellen know.
Update on our Priest Search
The transition team has received, via the Bishop's office, applications from prospective candidates in response to our Parish Profile. The team will begin the process of scheduling interviews within the next few weeks. Please remember that it is important for our team to maintain confidentiality during these proceedings. For any questions please contact Sharon or Ellen.
Updates on Music Director Search
Our search committee is currently working on plans and are continuing to look for our next Music Director.
Here is a direct link to our weekly “An Episcopal Sermon” podcast.
Each weekly podcast episode is a live recording of the Gospel reading followed by the sermon based on that reading from our Sunday services. A new episode is posted on our website every Monday (in case you missed it on Sunday). This podcast provides thought provoking messages that can be listened to anywhere at anytime.
Enjoy!
https://www.churchinalmaden.org/news/jun18-2023-an-episcopal-sermon