St. Martin’s Episcopal Church

The search committee continues to meet, with subcommittee’s convening more frequently.

On July 16 The Rev. Ralph McMichael, Canon Theologian and Dean of the Episcopal School of Ministry, presented “The theology beyond the search committee.” Read the rest of this entry »

The initial search committee meeting took place with Dan Smith, the Canon to the Ordinary. Dan will be actively involved consulting and supporting the search committee to guide us on this journey of faith, the calling of our new Rector. Our plan is to have a new Rector within the next 9 months to 12 months.

During the second meeting an organizational structure was formalized. Subcommittees have been identified and committee members have chosen areas of focus. Subcommittees include: Read the rest of this entry »

Twelve St. Martin’s members have accepted invitations to serve as the Rector Search Committee. They are Carole Clary, Elin Cogan-Adewunmi, Heidi Gioia, Kurt Greenbaum, Jack Hanley, Diana Hauser, Erv Heyde, Bob Huheey, and Tim Ware. The three vestry representatives on the committee are Jeanne King, John Lange and Ed Hamm. The committee co-chairs are Heyde and Gioia.

The committee will begin its work June 17 with a training session, conducted by The Rev. Canon Dan Smith of the Bishop’s Office.

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(Editor’s Note: Below is a narrative summarizing the April Cottage Meetings and the Wednesday Forum held May 14. This parish identity serves as a tool not only for the Rector Search Committee, but also for the congregation as it looks toward renewing and redefining itself. This profile is the creative work of Linda Bennett and Beth Buehler.)

My name is Chris. I’m a well-educated professional in my mid-50’s and recently divorced. It’s been hard for me but I believe I’m beginning to heal from the pain.

Recently, I’ve been thinking

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