Single Services Continuing Into the Fall

 

On the evening of August 3rd, the Vestry held a special meeting with our transition liaison with the Diocese, Father Scott Kidd, regarding a topic that had garnered much attention within the Vestry, among other commissions, and among the congregation: remaining on a single service schedule after Back to Business.

 

Overall support for remaining on a single service is quite strong. Many parishioners have approached members of the Vestry stating that the love and energy felt by being a part of full sanctuary has given the beginning of this transition a very positive feeling. Commissions have also spoken up in support of remaining on a single service schedule, with the Worship Commission and Alter Guild both voicing support for the change.

 

Despite the overwhelming support, this is not a decision the Vestry took lightly, and this was a topic of a considerable amount of discussion over multiple meetings. We did our best to approach this topic from all sides and viewpoints, and we sought the guidance of Father Kidd to discuss his experience with other churches in transition making service schedule changes.

 

After all the discussions, the Vestry came to a consensus to remain on a single-service schedule through the end of September.  The Vestry meets again on August 25th. During that meeting, we will share thoughts and feedback regarding how the change has been implemented and received and discuss a possible extension through October. This will be a standing item on the agenda through the end of the year while we determine if this is the best course of action moving forward.

 

If you have questions, concerns, comments, or anything else to share about this change, please share them with a Vestry member. Your feedback - both positive and constructive - will help shape our discussions around this topic at future meetings.

 

God's Peace,

The Vestry

 

 

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A Word from Our Pastoral Assistant for Outreach

 

As part of my formation for the Diaconate, I’m excited to share that I will be serving at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in LaGrange, Georgia, with the Rev. Andrew Gordon.

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As part of this next step in my formation, I will be away from St. Margaret’s two Sundays each month. On those Sundays, I’ll have the opportunity to worship and serve with the community at St. Mark’s and to learn alongside the Rev. Andrew Gordon. My first Sunday at St. Mark’s will be Sunday, August 30, and I’ll be there every other Sunday thereafter through May.

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During my time at St. Mark’s, I’ll be serving liturgically on Sunday mornings at both of their services, attending vestry meetings and parish events, learning about their outreach ministries, and, most importantly, becoming involved in the general life of the church. I’m grateful to Father Andrew and the St. Mark's Community for the opportunity to experience ministry in another parish and to learn from another priest and congregation as I continue my formation for the Diaconate.

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I’m also grateful for the support and encouragement of the St. Margaret’s community as I take this next step.

 

As always-please reach out if you have questions or concerns. And in the meantime-y'all keep loving your corners well!

 

With Gratitude-

Meghan Bennett

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