Dear Vestry and other Leaders,
This is good news! We have discerned some important next steps to reboot, restore and renew ourselves as a healthily parish.
The Vestry reviewed the challenges put forth at the parish meeting of July 9th and has prioritized two areas, Membership Growth and Financial Stability. Now we need more input from everyone to identify what actions to take right now!
So I propose a brainstorming meeting by as many as can attend, on either Saturday, August 19th or Saturday, August 26th, starting at 10AM. If you will respond with a preferred date ASAP we can get the date and prepare. Please respond to email parishadm9000@gmail.com.
Here are some issues that need discussing so we can start doing something!
With your input we can get to work now!
Please think about these suggestions and come to the meeting with more ideas.
An aggressive pledge campaign
A time-line beginning now concerning 2024 vestry membership
Some new signs (and materials) for welcoming new comers
New website information
Another parish get together in October – A Parish Dinner?
More “fact-facing” about the budget
More Christian Education, especially about the current “hot topics” racism and climate change responses
So, to repeat. Reply with your preferred date for the brainstorming session, August 19th or August 26th at 10AM.
We all have a great opportunity here to reset and renew our church for the glory of God and the comfort of our people.
Sincerely,
Father Ed
