Vestry Notes

Vestry Notes

Vestry Notes: September 27th 2026

Epistle 9-27-2026
Wow, just wow, what a magnificent day of discerning who our new Priest will be! It began with the Creation of Redeemer Story as the homily (link attached) and continued with 21 of us gathering in the Parish Hall to name our hopes and dreams for the future. Thank you to all who have already emailed in their responses. If you have not yet done so, it is not too late so please let your voice be heard. The hope is to have this all collated and ready to share with Bishop Hughes when she visits on October 25th! A bit ambitious, true, but a great goal nonetheless!

What about our worship excites you?
Challenges you?
Opens your eyes and hearts?
Can you name any specifics…
Is there one liturgical season and/or one special service that stands out for you? If so, how and why?
Is there anything you would change about our worship?

As we move into the future, what do you see as the needs of the community that Redeemer can engage in?
Are there groups in need of space?
How might we utilize our location to the advantage of the community?
Might we broaden our relationship with the Egan House, Zen Bowl or other existing ministries?
Given the changing times and declining attendance in many churches how might Redeemer address that?

And it all happened because a lot of people gave of their time and talents so thank you to everyone from those who set up the tables and organized the sandwiches and prepared the yummy salads and sides and desserts and provided drinks and helped clean up after and led the discussion and took the notes and so much more. It truly takes a village, and everyone stepped up reminding me again what a blessing Redeemer is! We each have a story and our stories have power!

This Sunday we will be joined once again by Rev. Chellie so be prepared to hear her incredible telling of the Gospel story!
Colleen Hintz for the Vestry

Colleen Hintz for the Vestry