the word: from your vestry
by Kieran Cannistra, vestry clerk
Dear St. David of Walesers,
On Sunday, March 20, vestry met and, after opening in prayer, accepting this month’s reports, and approving last month’s minutes, discussed the following:
We began with old business: Our annual parochial report (“an annual insight into the life, ministry, finances, and membership of The Episcopal Church”) was submitted to the Diocese. We approved Ned Hayes, Anne Parks, and Kit Walling as our 2022 Convention delegates, with Al Burns as alternate. We discussed two grants we plan to submit to help us develop programming for our (brand spanking new) kitchen: An Episcopal Bishop of Oregon Foundation (EBOF) grant, and an Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) grant. If anyone out there in eNotes land has experience reviewing or writing grants, please email me.
Treasurer Karen Dollar reported that money remains on track for the year. Finance Team Lead Madeline Moore and Building Improvement Implementation Team Lead Margaret McCue updated vestry on electrical work that’s been done on the building, so far … and asked vestry to approve up to $12k more to get it done. The details of the work and request are included in the drafted meeting minutes, in case you’d like to review the details, but (SPOILER WARNING!) vestry approved the request.
Cleo Mozena, our mighty children’s ministry coordinator, is planning an Easter egg hunt for our littles on Easter Sunday. The vestry is wildly enthusiastic about this idea, as we’re certain you must be. Godly Play is chugging right along in person each Sunday, but Cleo reported that two things are needed to get the nursery back in action: A reliable caretaker who is over the age of 21, and a clean space in the church. If you know of a potential caretaker or are willing to help prepare a space, please email Cleo.
We spent the majority of the meeting discussing the reboot of our ministry teams, which were one of the outcomes of the strategic plan from a few years back and designed to give parishioners ownership of the work of the church. Several teams have leads who will continue their work:
New leads have been identified for two teams, both of which are gearing back up to welcome new members:
Finally, Wendy Oliver has agreed to serve as lead for our newest team: Technology & Communications.
If you (yes, you) are interested in serving on any of the above teams, please contact the lead or email me. And don’t sleep on these vestry updates in future eNotes; more teams will come back online in coming months. (For example, we’re looking for someone willing to lead the Pastoral Care team.)
Finally, Aaron led us in a closing prayer.
As a reminder: Reach AJ at aj@saintdavidpdx.org for issues related to liturgy and services, and all members of the vestry at stdavidpdx-vestry@googlegroups.com for other issues. Our vestry meetings are open to all; if you're interested in attending, we next meet on Sunday, 10 April at 1pm. Not into meetings? All vestry meeting minutes and officer reports are found here.
Thank you for allowing us to serve this church (and you).
With love,
Kieran Cannistra, vestry clerk (and other members of your vestry: Preston Abbott, Cass Cole, Aaron Epperson, Ned Hayes, Ryan Hill, Rachel Klein, Anne Parks, and Kit Walling)
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Loving Our Indigenous Neighbors
Join us on Tuesday, March 29th from 2-3:30pm for a presentation by special guest, Shaneequa Brokenleg. In January of 2020, Brokenleg joined the presiding bishop’s staff in the Office of Reconciliation, Justice, and Creation Care as the Staff Officer for Racial Reconciliation. When not in the office, she is the voice of the podcast Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community. Rev. AJ met her through their work as part of the standing committee of TransEpiscopal, an organization that supports trans and non-binary persons in the Episcopal Church, and speaks out about trans justice issues. Shaneequa has graciously agreed to lead a presentation on Indigenous culture from her perspective. All are welcome!
Zoom Info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86227204451?pwd=SElXODZ4ZU5XL3lFUkhvTDZCU2hkUT09
Meeting ID: 862 2720 4451
Passcode: 534897
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Easter Egg Hunt Goodies Needed
We are having an Easter Egg hunt this year after the Easter service!
We have plenty of plastic eggs for the hunt, we just need goodies to fill them with. There will be a donation basket placed in the Narthex the next 3 Sundays (March 27, April 2, and April 10.) We will be filling the eggs after the Palm Sunday service.
Questions? Contact Cleo at kids@saintdavidpdx.org
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Choir!
When: Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Where: Saint David’s Parish Hall
Who: Everybody!
Yes, everybody.
You just need to come, willing to make some joyful noise with us!
Please bring your proof of vaccination to the first choir night you attend, and of course, remain masked while you are in the building.
Questions?
Br. Finn can be reached by email at music@saintdavidpdx.org
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Notes from the Building Improvement Implementation Team
Work continues mostly behind the scenes on several areas of building improvement. We're happy to let you know two items in particular.
#1 The city is actively reviewing the additional documentation and plans it requested for our kitchen support beam permit application.
#2 Our contractor has installed the new kitchen window (another long supply-chain wait), which replaces our old poorly functioning, energy inefficient, dilapidated window.
If you would like more details about the Building Improvement Implementation Team’s work, please contact team leader, Margaret McCue at margaretpdx8@gmail.com.
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Say Their Names
Friday from 12noon to 12:08.46
Weather Permitting
We will gather as a community committed to racial justice and hear their names and ring the bell to honor each beloved person who was killed.
Please gather near the church steps by 11:55am.
We continue to practice compassionate distancing so please be prepared to wear a mask and stay at least 6ft from your neighbor.
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Our Red Wagon Ministry Needs You!
If your heart is moved and you would like to help us serve our unhoused neighbors in ways that they find loving and support, please email office@saintdavidpdx.org . Please also consider an item donation through Amazon or a monetary donation through the church. (Please remember to include a note indicating the reason for your donation.)
Email Cass at cassandracole90@gmail.com to arrange drop off.
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St. David's mask mandate to remain in place
Though the Oregon mask mandate was officially lifted on Friday, March 11, Saint David of Wales will keep our building mask mandate in place. Vestry and staff will revisit the mandate during our vestry meeting in April and will provide an update at that time.
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Have an announcement for the eNotes or the bulletin?
Submit your announcement here!
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Social Justice Actions at Saint David’s
The Saint David’s Justice and Mercy Team is dedicated to planning and implementing Saint David’s social justice actions. Programs are presently in place and there is opportunity to plan for the future. Please join the Team for its first meeting—Sunday, April 3rd at 11:15 in a room in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Kari Stanley at karistan51@gmail.com.
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Holy Week Church Clean Up Party
Sunday, April 10th at 11:15
Since folks will be back in the building for Holy Week and Easter(!) it's time to bring back our traditional Church Cleanup Party on Palm Sunday after the service. Please email juniorwarden@saintdavidpdx.org if you want to join in. By serving together, we'll get to connect with each other and celebrate the fact that many of us can worship together in person again.
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Ally Conversations Workshop
A coalition of faith congregations is bringing David Campt and The Dialogue Company to Portland on April 21-23. The purpose of the workshops is to encourage and inspire people to have constructive conversations about race and to give the tools to do so. The Dialogue Company is committed to build the capacity of people, organizations and communities to defuse racism by engaging in positive and inclusive dialogue and using non-violent communication of listening, story telling and compassion.
The April 21-23 sessions are in person at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 NE Hancock. However, there is a virtual keynote address on March 30 at 7pm.
For further information and also to inquire about financial assistance to attend the workshops, please contact Madeline Moore, member of the Diocesan Racial Justice Working Group at diocerjwg@gmail.com.
For ticket purchase, please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westminster-ally-conversation-toolkit-workshop-tickets-276159258777
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The hybrid worship team needs your help
If you are able to join the team that makes Sunday hybrid worship happen, please email Saint David's tech team:
techsaintdavids@gmail.com
We have need for folks helping from home and from church. No experience necessary.
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June 5th is Pentecost!
And there will be baptisms!
AJ and Dennis will be holding some sort of baptism preparation leading up to Pentecost, still to be determined by those who are interested.
If you are interested or just have questions please email AJ at aj@saintdavidpdx.org
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In-Person Godly Play
Days: Every Sunday
Time: During 10:00 am service
Where: Godly Play Classroom
Kids ages 5-11 years old are invited to gather for a Godly Play lesson every Sunday at the church during the 10:00 am service.
Masks must be worn by all in attendance.
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Sunday Hybrid Church at 10am
Join us in-person or on Zoom!
All are welcome!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/851443254?pwd=dkVDYmFtQytUbkxLaXY2RlQvaDltQT09
Meeting ID: 851 443 254
Passcode: 137843
Computer troubles stopping you from participating in Sunday's zervice?
Contact office@saintdavidpdx.org for the full invitation so you can call in on your phone to participate!
The sermon will eventually be available on the Saint David's YouTube page . Previous sermons are available as well.
Here is this week's virtual bulletin.
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