Get to know your Vestry- Q&A with John Bray
During Mother Nikki's sabbatical, the Friday newsletters will feature one Vestry member each week. Please thank them for their service to the congregation, and let them know if you are able to assist with their committee's work!
Q: Name?
A: John Bray, 3rd year on Vestry
Q: What's your committee assignment?
A: Adult Spiritual Formation. Our committee is active throughout the year on Sundays with special programming for Advent and Lent. We have many ongoing programs, including:
* Sunday Morning Bible Discussion Group
* Wednesday evening programs (3 weeks during Advent and 5 weeks during Lent). These programs are topically organized.
* Sacred Ground- a 10-week program created by the Episcopal Church to promote transformative dialogue circles on race and racism
* Hebrew Class
* Lectionary Class
* Parish Library
* Spiritual Life Movie Series.
Our Chair is Ellen Richardson and other current members include Ron Balthazor and Wade McGlamery. Our librarian is Richard Cooper. We invite others to join the committee, participate in events, and assist with facilitating. No PhD or MDiv required!
Q: What's the best part about serving on Vestry?
A: I very much enjoy the Tuesday meetings. It's wonderful getting to know everyone.
Q: What's has been the biggest challenge on Vestry?
A: This year it has been time management and very low energy. I think the low energy is due to everything surrounding the COVID years. I have a hunch we'll see the after effects of the pandemic for years to come.
Q: What would you tell a person considering serving on the Vestry?
A: Do it! You'll meet wonderful people.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I'm a playwright, an action figure collector (Batman, Star Wars, and He-Man in particular), and I have nearly every CD Tom Waits has ever appeared on. I used to belong to the Hudson Valley Sciontists, a Scion Society of the Baker Street Irregulars (a community dedicated to Sherlock Holmes and "the game") and was quite active. I'm glad Sherlock Holmes has become so popular in recent years!
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