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…
We are pleased to announce the slate of nominees for election to St. Martin’s 2021 Vestry: Kimo Kimokeo Though my official name is James Kimokeo I go by Kimo Kimokeo. The story of James to Kimo has roots that goes back to the influence…
This year, Vestry and the Social Justice & Outreach Committee have decided to combine what are usually two efforts—the collection of specific items for donation during the Advent season, through Epiphany, and the donation to a worthy community organization of the collection plates from…
Vestry News & Review April 2020 “Church in the time of Coronavirus.” This phrase, a variation on Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s 1988 novel titled Love in the Time of Cholera, comes into my mind as I review and summarize last week’s April Vestry meeting, our…
