September 2014 My Dear Franciscan Friends, As we say good bye to Robert, we are also preparing to welcome a new Assistant Rector. While we don’t have a time line to share, searches can be quick or may take some time, we do have a search committee that will assist me in making that call. Jim Tanner, our Senior Warden, and three vestry members, Kris Cooke, Susan Tysinger and Claudia Reich have agreed to work with me in this godly endeavor. We ask your prayers and support as we move through the discernment process. While that is going on we are moving forward with the Capital Cam- paign, our fall stewardship program, and the start up of Christian Formation programs for adults, youth, and children. On September 7th we will return to our program year schedule for Christian Formation programs. Adult Forum, Children’s Chapel, Middle School Sunday School, and Coffee Talk will be at 9:15am. On September 7th we will return to the 10:30am worship time and Sunday School for grades k-5 will be held during the 10:30am Service. We are honored to have the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple join us on the 7th to preach, teach and celebrate the Eucharist. Following the 10:30 Service we will host a reception in honor of the Bishop. This will be a great opportunity to meet Bishop Anne and welcome her into our faith community. I have had several opportunities to hear her speak and to engage in conver- sation. She is an impressive person of deep spirituality. She shares Bishop Curry’s commit- ment to find new ways to engage our culture with the transformative love of God. After the reception, she will have a lunch meeting with the Vestry. During that meeting we will have a conversation that will explore several questions that are central to our faith during this particular moment in time. We will address questions such as: What has and is changing about how we share the liberating, reconciling love of God in his Son, Jesus Christ with our wider community? What works? What used to work doesn’t any- more? (Continued on page 2) MICHAEL MOULDEN RECTOR
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September 2014
My Dear Franciscan Friends,
As we say good bye to Robert, we are also preparing to welcome a
new Assistant Rector. While we don’t have a time line to share,
searches can be quick or may take some time, we do have a search
committee that will assist me in making that call. Jim Tanner, our
Senior Warden, and three vestry members, Kris Cooke, Susan
Tysinger and Claudia Reich have agreed to work with me in this
godly endeavor. We ask your prayers and support as we move
through the discernment process.
While that is going on we are moving forward with the Capital Cam-
paign, our fall stewardship program, and the start up of Christian
Formation programs for adults, youth, and children. On September
7th we will return to our program year schedule for Christian Formation programs. Adult
Forum, Children’s Chapel, Middle School Sunday School, and Coffee Talk will be at
9:15am. On September 7th we will return to the 10:30am worship time and Sunday School
for grades k-5 will be held during the 10:30am Service.
We are honored to have the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple join us on the 7th to preach, teach
and celebrate the Eucharist. Following the 10:30 Service we will host a reception in honor of
the Bishop. This will be a great opportunity to meet Bishop Anne and welcome her into our
faith community. I have had several opportunities to hear her speak and to engage in conver-
sation. She is an impressive person of deep spirituality. She shares Bishop Curry’s commit-
ment to find new ways to engage our culture with the transformative love of God.
After the reception, she will have a lunch meeting with the Vestry. During that meeting we
will have a conversation that will explore several questions that are central to our faith during
this particular moment in time. We will address questions such as:
What has and is changing about how we share the liberating, reconciling love of God in his
Son, Jesus Christ with our wider community? What works? What used to work doesn’t any-
more?
(Continued on page 2)
MICHAEL MOULDEN RECTOR
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The Feasibility Study phase of the Capital Campaign process has been completed and the re-
sults are positive for a Fall launch to our campaign. We are working with the Episcopal
Church Foundation consultant, Andi Tilmann, to bring the results to the congregation as soon
as possible. We plan to make copies available to the congregation of the entire Feasibility
Study report (uncut and unedited) should anyone be interested. Stay tuned for major develop-
ments in the near future and thanks again to everyone who participated in the survey. We were
all encouraged by the amount of parishioners who took the time to give us vital information
about our proposed Capital Campaign.
The Steering Team
How might we move beyond our doors and beyond traditional approaches to outreach in order
to be companions on the Way and sharing our faith with those who have moved away from
faith?
These and other questions about faith and action in our post-Christendom context are extremely
appropriate for us to address as we move forward with our Capital Campaign. They focus upon
the ‘why’ of our Campaign and will help us build together a clear vision of our mission and min-
istry.
So, may God bless us and lead us into our destiny and purpose as a faith community of Jesus’
disciples.
God’s peace be with us,
Michael
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F R O M R E V . M I C H A E L M O U L D E N C O N ’ T
C A P I T A L C A M P A I G N U P D A T E
THANK YOU ROBERT
The Parish has contributed $360 in Robert's honor to the Farm Worker's Ministry and $2,035
to his Continuing Education Fund. If there are any additional contributions, please turn
them in by September 14th.
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CHILDREN’S/YOUTH CHRISTIAN FORMATION
On September 7th, our year-round schedule will begin, with Chil-
dren's Chapel at 9:15am. This is a child-friendly worship experi-
ence, patterned after the liturgy so that children can both learn the
liturgy and be engaged in it. Children's Chapel will meet in the
sanctuary, and will include a brief snack-time at the end.
The Middle School Sunday School Class will also be at 9:15am
in St. Mike's. This class uses biblical lessons and service to create
a unique experience for all middle schoolers.
The High School Sunday School Class, Coffee Talk, will also be
at 9:15am in the Coffee Talk classroom. This is a class where
high schoolers can come and fellowship with one another, have refreshments, and talk
about a wide variety of topics facing them today.
Please note that Adult Forum classes are at 9:15am, so that parents can bring their chil-
dren to any of our age-appropriate classes and have a time to gather for discipleship
among themselves as well.
Sunday School for children aged preK-5th grade will be during the 10:30 Service, where
children will continue in Christian Formation by delving deeper into Scripture in a rele-
vant, engaging, fun, and educational way.
Children will rejoin their parents in the congregation at the celebration of the Holy Eu-
charist. We hope that this schedule will allow all children and their parents to hear God's
story in a way that is age-appropriate and engaging for all participants.