Recent Vestry Notes

Vestry Notes

Vestry Notes (week of 9/15/2024)

There is so much going on right now at Redeemer!

The energy, the involvement, the story telling, the Garden of Hope, the on-going work of the Vestry… every bit of it is essential and good and brings me hope and joy.

The efforts made by the Justice Team to get out the vote in this critical time of our collective history is full of hope.  The incredible sharing of modern-day saints who touch our collective lives in such profound ways and the gift of our own members who share them with us all. The intentional effort to share the sacred story of Redeemer; what brought you here? What gives you joy and hope? As spearheaded by Paul is a gift to us all.  I am excited and full of hope.

So, allow me to share the words of Bishop Charleston again as he declares; “If you have not heard this recently, please let me say it once again: you make an enormous difference in (Redeemer) this world. You make things so much better.  And while you might not imagine this to be true, thinking you have no great position or authority, it is true because the love you embody is exactly what millions of people hope they can experience.  You are a living sign of that hope.  And that is making a profound difference.”

The time will soon be coming to decide how you will support Redeemer with your time, talent and treasure.  I encourage you to ponder and name all that feeds you in this place.  There is no other Redeemer.  Trust me, I have looked far and wide and nothing comes close to the beauty of our liturgy with its intentional inclusive language that moves my soul.  The passion here is palpable and irreplaceable.

The Vestry is meeting at a time that makes it impossible to share what we will soon learn to include here.  But know that something full of hope and promise is in the works.  Be sure to join us this Sunday as Brian shares the news with everyone!

With gratitude to everyone,

Colleen for the Vestry

Vestry Members: Brian Malcolm, Warden, Melissa Allman, Paul Cecala, Jennifer Corrieri, Agnes Clyne, Leslie Harden, Colleen Hintz, Barbara Shannon.