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After numerous discussions with the Diocese, members of the congregation and internal review by the Vestry, we have determined that the Priest-in-Charge Approach is best for All Saints’ Church. There are a number of reasons this approach is a good option:
All Saints’ Church is ready to move forward for many reasons including financial concerns,
time spent to date and perceptions of stagnation.
This approach will allow us to save many months on the selection of a new leader.
Many churches in our region have successfully used this approach in the past few years.
A commitment to a Priest in Charge is typically no more than three years which allows both parties to determine if the more permanent Rector selection is best for both parties.
The procedure to select a Priest in Charge will use the following process as recommended by
the Diocese:
Names of potential candidates will be received by the Diocese and preliminarily vetted.
The Vestry will consider the candidates, hold interviews, etc. (Discernment Phase).
If a qualified candidate is found, the Vestry will begin negotiations with the recommended candidate in conjunction with the Diocese. If a candidate is selected the process is complete, if not, the course of action reverts to the Conventional approach and the Vestry then forms a Search Committee to move the process forward.
The Priest-in-Charge approach typically takes 4-6 months after the Vestry receives and begins evaluating candidates but we hope to evaluate candidates in the next two weeks.
Whichever path is chosen by the Vestry, the Vestry retains the authority to revert to the conventional approach at a later date until such time as a permanent Rector is in place.
The Vestry is charged with making this decision for the Parish. All input from the Congregation is encouraged. Prayers are welcome. Whichever approach is chosen by the Vestry, the process requires faith that the Holy Spirit is at work and that the candidate God has been preparing for
All Saints’ will be available at the right time – and that we will recognize them when we meet them!
Bruce W. Husselbee
Senior Warden
Keeping a Holy Lent
We are one week into Lent, but it’s never too late to enter into a Lenten practice. Here are a few ideas to
get your creative juices rolling. Who knows, you might just keep one of your chosen practices as a year-
round commitment!
Commit to reading Forward Day-By-Day; a publication that can be found for the taking in our
Narthex.
Sign up for an on-line Lenten Devotion from our Diocese: contact sallen@diosova.org or visit the
Diocesan Website http://www.diosova.org and sign up for Diocesan News in the upper right hand
corner of the homepage.
Visit our Sawyer Labyrinth in God’s Garden regularly to Release, Receive, and Return. This makes for a great family practice as well. (ref.: Holly’s and Maury’s Cross Generational Sunday School from March 6 th ) Pick up a trifold from the box at the labyrinth for more information.
Commit to attending our Monday Evening 6:00 p.m. Healing Eucharist.
Make a donation to RISE Against Hunger being held at All Saints’ on Saturday March 19 th
beginning at noon. See registration/donation link elsewhere in this newsletter.
Participate in our All Saint’s Lenten program for 5 Wednesdays at 5:45.
See article elsewhere in this newsletter.
Healing Eucharist Resumes
As announced in church, Monday Evening Healing Eucharist is returning to All Saints’ beginning this coming Monday, March 7 th at 6:00. We invite you to make this weekly offering one of your Lenten disciplines!
FORMATION:
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Children & Youth Sunday Formation
All grades will meet in Baines Hall this Sunday.
UPCOMING EVENTS
YOUTH Grades 6-12
Save the date: March 20th, 3:00-6:00 p.m. We will meet youth from other churches for pizza and a fun activity to be announced.
Wednesday Lenten Program: Preparing for the Priest
Your Director of Christian Formation and Interim Rector are offering a Lenten series that focuses on transition work that will help prepare parishioners to receive, welcome and support the ministry of the next rector of All Saints’. Beginning Wednesday, March 9 th , 5:45-6:45, Baines Hall will host a simple meal
to share and a program for reflection, learning and growth. The event will be offered each Wednesday of Lent through April 6th .
So mark you calendars and join us as we anticipate and prepare for the arrival of that priest that God is calling to journey forward with All Saints’.
All are welcome!
GREAT NECK COMMUNITY EVENT UPDATE
All Saints’ needs your support to have some FUN that benefits local families in need and around the world! Tell your friends, bring a neighbor!
Our March 19 th Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event is fast approaching! Use this link to sign up and donate now to join this fun, family-friendly event.
If you would rather not package meals, please consider volunteering to greet participants or
work in the nursery or donate to help defray costs of the ingredients necessary to construct the packages. We are only at 30% of our $7,000 goal. If you would rather not donate through the link, checks are welcome! Please put RAH in the “comment area” to make sure your donation goes to Rise Against Hunger ingredient costs. Volunteer sign-up sheets are located in the Narthex or you can call the church office at 757-481-0577.
You can also support the Great Neck Community Event by bringing to church non-perishable food products on or before March 19 th . These products will be distributed by volunteers to several local area Food Pantries. (A Shopping cart is located in the Narthex)
Please pray that the Holy Spirit is working through All Saints’ and our surrounding communities to make a “big difference” locally and around the world!
If you have any questions, please email Nan Kesler at nan.kesler@gmail.com or call her at 757-374-6176.
AUDIO VISUAL VOLUNTEERS - COME BE PART OF THE TEAM!
HELLO! As you all know we are off and running with the live stream. It is a work in progress, but nonetheless, we are doing it. A while ago we made a call out for anyone that would be interested in learning how to do this so we will have backups and people will have the opportunity to run the sound or the video. Next month we would like to begin training. SO can you please respond to this email if you are interested in learning how to help on Sunday Mornings with your name and phone number. I will put together a few training sessions. I ENCOURAGE the amazing kids in our family to also volunteer- so it is an open call to adults and kids alike! THANKS!
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