Vestry Nominations
The Nominating Committee of the Vestry has nominated Tish Goodman, Ben Hargett, Allison Harris, and Mary Gregory Porter for election to three year terms at our Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, January 20. In accordance with our by-laws, nominations for vestry by petition may be made to the rector until Sunday, January 6, provided that the petition be signed by four confirmed communicants of Nativity who are not currently members of the Vestry.
In addition, the Nominating Committee has also nominated Dean Kidd for election to a two-year term as Junior Warden, and Peter has nominated Perry Whites for election to a two-year term as Senior Warden. Thank you to all those who are willing to stand for election and serve in these roles!
2019 Sabbatical Plans
At its best, a sabbatical is meant to nurture the relationship between pastor and congregation and leave both energized and more ready for ministry at the conclusion. If you have ideas as to what would be refreshing for Nativity next summer, let the committee know!
Just as scripture commands the seventh day of the week, or Sabbath, to be a day of rest, for Episcopal clergy, every seventh year is meant to involve a period of rest and re-creation. This period, called a sabbatical,” lasts as much as three months and involves study, reflection, and other activities meant to nurture the pastor's soul. While Peter is eligible for a sabbatical this year, he is delaying his leave until the summer of 2019 when Giulianna will be eligible for hers.
With the vestry's approval, he has begun working with a small committee to make preliminary plans for Nativity's pastoral and administrative needs and also for what would be refreshing and energizing for Nativity in his absence. This committee, which includes Kathy Whicker, Sally Howard, Catherine Kidd, and Hank Lamb, is also working on a grant application which could help fund activities for both Nativity and the Gray family.
At its best, a sabbatical is meant to nurture the relationship between pastor and congregation and leave both energized and more ready for ministry at the conclusion. If you have ideas as to what would be refreshing for Nativity next summer, let the committee know!
Annual Parish Meeting
Please plan on being present for the 2018 annual parish meeting Sunday, January 14 after the 10:30 service. We’ll have a potluck meal together, hear from leadership on the state of the parish, elect new vestry members, and take a look at the first annual report of the Nativity Permanent Endowment. Additionally, the parish will be asked to approve one minor revision to the existing policies and guidelines of the endowment. Contact Peter if you would like more information on that revision.