Dear Friends:

The Vestry met this week for its regular meeting, which is the last meeting for the current vestry.  To assist the work that we have been doing, the new members have been participating in our meetings, and Father Biddy is planning a Vestry retreat for the combined old and new vestry. Since January, we have been reviewing the responses to the draft Memorial Policy and the Strategic Plan. As to the Memorial Policy, Fr. Biddy, the wardens (Cameron, Catherine, and myself) will meet to make the final review of the comments and update the Policy. The Vestry will review it, and then we will provide it to you before the Vestry votes.  

 As we approach Easter, we have a busy week of services and offerings for the whole family. Last year's Easter morning was our first in-person service. While we were restricted in number, we were full of joy and celebration as the sun rose, the geese honked, and our community watched and joined us in prayer from the Riverwalk and the train tracks! This year, we will gather in the east parking lot for a 9 a.m. service without restrictions and in the sanctuary at 11. As we return to a lower level of restriction, we hope that your comfort level with in-person worship is growing, and we look forward to increased attendance at all services. The Vestry invites you back to the church as you are comfortable, and we are excited to see so many of your smiling faces!

 The Regathering Committee has updated our COVID protocols. When the committee first met, they agreed to use the Brown University metrics as that was the model chosen by the Diocese. We have recently shifted to the CDC model as local hospitals are basing their protocols around the CDC community levels. The goal is to make worship as accessible and safe as possible.

 Finally, this is my last Postings report to you as senior warden. Thank you for trusting me with this opportunity. The last two years brought changes and challenges that I never expected or anticipated. To the extent that we have addressed them or are in the process of doing so, it is because of the faith and will of all of you. The vestry, despite some growing pains in the early months, is a working and trusting group and is thoughtfully and prayerfully led by Fr. Biddy. The staff and clergy remain very busy but effective. Thank you to all who have prayed for this Church and its people in your daily prayers; please continue to do so. Our Church is a beautiful building, a landmark to the community, and a place for events. More importantly, it is also the place where we gather to pray together, support each other, and seek and serve Christ every day. I remain committed to our ministries and to our expression of Christ’s love for all. I am grateful for having walked with you these last few years and I am excited about our future. May God bless you!

 With thanks,

Ashley Wright

Senior Warden

The Finance Committee and the Vestry are beginning the work of preparing the 2022 budget. Your pledge allows them to prepare a more accurate budget. If you have not yet completed a pledge card, please prayerfully consider your pledge to a momentous year. Pledge cards are available in the Narthex and by contacting the parish office. You may also pledge online using the link below.

92 Increase (23 new), 6 Decrease, 40 no change

as of 03/23/2022

Offerings pledged this Week $12,981.00

Offerings received this Week $19,315.00

Operating Expenses to Date $180,292.80

Total Income Received to Date $260,767.62

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