Recovering Our Ministries

Many of the ministry areas in the life of our Faith Community, which call upon LAY PERSONS to lead or participate need to be re-organized, know their purposes and mission, and be trained to accomplish its goals. These five areas have been redefined – EDUCATION, FELLOWSHIP, OUTREACH, PASTORAL CARE and WORSHIP.

Team Leaders are being recruited, and Vestry Liaison with each ministry is in place.

Updates to Worship Service Time(s)

The Vestry made the unanimous decision to extend the current practice of providing Sunday Worship at 9:30 am ONLY, until January 2012.
Since we began having only one service in June, we have saved considerable costs, and the attendance has been up, even better than when we had enjoyed the variety of services and music. We will re-evaluate the practice in January. And, the support and enthusiasm is appreciated!

Building & Grounds Committee Coming

The Vestry has agreed to create a team of men in the parish who have repair skills to form a Buildings and Grounds Committee to do minor repairs around the campus. This Committee would be under the leadership of the Junior Warden, Jon Miller.

Youth Center in Development!!!

Vanessa Tompkins,  our Youth Minister, and the Youth Board have agreed to offer education for youth from 6th Grade through 12th Grade on Wednesday evenings in the Edna House.

The facility will be developed into a YOUTH CENTER and all activity for youth will take place there.  Parents as well as Youth will participate in activities on Wednesday nights at the new YOUTH CENTER.  On Sundays, Youth at this level will attend worship and participate in worship.

St. James’ Day!

SAINT JAMES’ DAY IS JULY 25! But, we are celebrating our Patron Saint’s Day at worship on Sunday, July 24 at 9:30 am. However, we are having a Food and Fun Night at 5 pm that day as well. Bring your favorite “finger food” and games you like to play, or just come and talk!