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St. Columba's Annual Meeting
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 FROM THE RECTOR
New Outreach Initiative To Be Announced
Beloved in Christ,
With enthusiastic support from the vestry, I am calling for the creation of a task force that will discern God's call to mission and propose a new outreach initiative for St. Columba's. For details and to learn how you might be a part of this effort, please join us for the Annual Parish Meeting this Sunday at 10:15 am in the Church Nave.
With the vision of God on our horizon, I view St. Columba's as a great ship, a sea-going vessel, constructed for adventure and voyage on the high seas. When I hear stories of the glory days of yore, I picture you all out there in deep water, with salt and sea-spray, wind in your hair. Jesus' call of discipleship is a call to adventure, to follow and lead, and go to places yet unknown, to serve and heal, to teach and love. In the high waves, it's all hands on deck. Everyone is essential.
The time is come; the Spirit of the living God is calling us to faithful action. The wind is picking up. Sailors clamber up the rigging. Some take oars, some scan the horizon, and others tend the galley, each with a gift.
It's time we set out for the high seas.
Our goal for stewardship this year is 100% participation; the only way we get there is together. If you have not yet made a financial pledge to St. Columba's for 2018, please do so today - online here or bring and offer your pledge card with all the others this Sunday.
If you have already made your pledge, thank you! If you were one of the seventy parishioners who visited with others, you have more stars in your crown.
Annual Meeting highlights this Sunday include electing new vestry members, giving thanks to parishioners stepping down or up into leadership roles, welcoming new staff, and hearing about a couple of vibrant ministries.
Peace, Ledlie
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Be sure to vote for the candidates of your choice for wardens and vestry. Candidate information and bios may be found online or in handouts distributed on the Connect Cafe and Great Hall bulletin boards.
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TINU IGE
"... I have come to cherish the renewing power of outreach fellowship - an essential ingredient in the church community
- the result of which is growth and change."
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PATTY JENSEN
"I am interested in supporting St. Columba's in doing our own soul work - taking care of our physical plant, deepening our connection to one another and taking our energy and joy outward to serve the larger community."
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LEN KENNEDY
"In the words of the Advent hymn, '... to us the path of knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go.' I embrace this message and hope to follow this path with courage, humility and faith."
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TIM MASSAD
"I believe continuing to strengthen our financial and organizational foundation is critical. I also want to build on the good work that's been done to provide opportunities for engagement for all ..." |
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KAY TATUM
"... I would love to build on the member engagement efforts underway to make St. C's a community where every person we touch feels welcome, recognized, blessed, passionate about some aspect of life at St. C's ..."
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THELMA TRICHE
"As a member of the Environment Committee, I introduced and led the zero-waste initiative. I am a frequent walker on St. C's labyrinth and serve as a guide. Most recently, I participated in the Mission Strategy Team which was convened to develop an overall vision for St. C's outreach ministries."
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Click here for more information
Download the Candidates handout> PDF
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Parishioners may cast their ballots on the day of the Annual Meeting, Sun., Nov. 19. Absentee ballots may be cast through Fri., Nov. 17 (by 4 pm) at the parish office. All votes must be in by Sun., Nov. 19 at 1 pm.
Wardens are elected annually, to serve a one-year term. Four of these six candidates will be elected to a three-year term on the vestry, the body responsible for the stewardship of St. Columba's money, property and strategic vision. There will also be a separate vote to confirm that Harry Wood may continue serving the unexpired term of a previous vestry member.
Questions? Contact Nominating Committee co-chairs:
Joe Kolar and Shelby Tarkenton
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Sunday is Commitment Sunday
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Our hands were empty and You filled them.
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This Sunday is Commitment Sunday. We'll celebrate and bless our pledge offerings at the Offertory, express our gratitude for God's blessings and for the generosity of our parish family. If you have not yet submitted a pledge, you may place it in the collection basket today. Pledge cards are available in the Church Nave, the Great Hall and in the Common. Alternatively, you can mail a pledge card, call the parish office, or pledge online at
www.tinyurl.com/StCStewardship.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Columba.org Gets a Facelift
St. Columba's is very pleased to announce that a new website has been launched at
Columba.org. This project was started last summer, with the valued input from communication focus groups last spring. It has been clear for some time that we had "grown out of" the previous website, and needed some room to talk about the new directions we are growing in.
More>
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Buy Your Christmas Wreaths
Sun., Nov. 19
Last chance to purchase your Christmas wreaths and poinsettias this Sunday in the Common between services. Support St. C's Youth Ministry summer outreach projects! Sale closes on Nov. 20 at 1 pm.
You may also place your orders online. Orders may be picked up on Sun., Dec. 3 after services or choose home delivery for a fee. Contact: Kelly Crabtree
Sat., Nov. 18
Sun., Nov. 19
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