This morning I want to offer a few comments on one of our longest standing ministries – Social Justice and Outreach. For many of us, this work embodies the very essence of St. Martin’s Church. It is integral to our identity and our shared…
In our discussion of the Stewardship campaign and the pledging process, we’ve mentioned that pledges are used for budgeting purposes and that even in the best of years, pledges and the total payments received by the end of the year don’t line up exactly….
“As the crowd who gathered to hear Jesus preach was able to share two fish and five loaves with more than enough left over, they discovered that when their gifts were blessed, they increased and became a blessing to others.” We just heard these…
When I first came to a service at St. Martin’s, at the outdoor service at the Forbes ranch in June of last year, Pamela told me she saw me for the first time, already acting oddly familiar with the church, and thought, “…do I…
Good morning. I went to the dentist on Friday. It was a little bit unpleasant, but it had to be done and if I hadn’t gone, there would have been consequences in the long run. Which brings us to stewardship… This time of the…
As vestry members we have three main responsibilities. The first of these is to choose the parish leadership, such as appointing the rector and other individuals as stipulated by diocesan canons. In addition, there are two main managerial roles: taking care of finances and…
Several months ago, Julie Knudsen announced her decision to step down as treasurer when her Vestry term ends, at the end of the year. Julie has generously provided accounting expertise for many years: she is a CPA and in her “day job” serves as…
Vestry News and Review 4/22/2022 By Neil Willits, Co-Senior Warden It’s been a while since you’ve gotten an official report on what the Vestry has been up to, but you needn’t be concerned; it can take a while for a new group of Vestry…
Dear Friends, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the summer months despite the heat. As Senior Warden, I am writing to offer a mid-year report on three issues your Vestry, clergy, and other parish leaders have been working on during the…
By David Martin I’ve worked in higher education for most of my adult life, so at the very mention of the word “committee,” I have a physical, visceral reaction. I’m not kidding. It’s true; I panic a little. When I was approached to serve…
