The search process for a new rector for St. John’s is nearing an end. Your Vestry has been diligently seeking desirable, qualified candidates for the rector’s post since Susan retired last fall. The difficulties were several. We needed to find an individual who was willing to take a part-time position on the fringes of the diocese for the amount of money we were able to offer. And the person needed to fit the personality of our group. The person also needed to be endorsed by the diocese, Bishop Rob in particular. With the assistance of Canon Gail Avery and Bishop Rob we were able to identify two candidates, both of whom were interested. We have selected a candidate and the job has been offered. We will have more news as it happens.
In other news, the Vestry has decided to take a break from hosting our own Sunday Zoom services until the end of the summer, when we will have a new priest and can make new and better plans for our worship services and can return to our church for communion and fellowship.
We know many parishioners are worshiping via online services held by other churches with which they are familiar. We are sharing links for the worship options offered by Bishop Rob and the NH Diocese, as well by Bishop Curry and the National Church, on the St. John’s website. After attending your service of choice, join us for coffee hour at 11:30 AM each Sunday until services resume, and share the pearls you gleaned.
We are looking forward to the future and to the changes that are inevitable.
Please pray for the parish and the St. John’s community. Please also remember George Floyd and pray that the changes and the upheaval that are happening in our country result in justice and real equality for the victims of systemic discrimination in our country.
Al Sparks
For the Vestry
