March 2, 2025: Transition Update from Sr. Warden, Camille Stell Dear St. John’s Family, As our church is in a season of transition, we are encouraged to be in a season of spiritual discernment—both as a parish and as individuals. Discernment is the process of seeking God’s guidance and wisdom, listening for the Spirit’s movement…
Can we stay in touch with Mother Sarah after she departs? Over the years, a priest and her (or his) parishioners share SO much life and ministry together. We worship together, laugh and cry together, worry and pray together, share meals together, trade stories and pictures of kids and family. We help one another, seek…
Who will take care of the day-to-day, week-to-week operations of the parish? Much of the operational “business” of the church is already managed by other staff or vestry members in collaboration with the laity of the parish, so most day-to-day activities of the parish should continue without disruption — as it should be! In the…
More About Pastoral Transitions… As Mo. Sarah prepares to take leave as our Rector after 8 1/2 years of service and our parish enters this season of transition, your wardens and vestry will seek to anticipate and respond to questions you may have about the transition process. Please email our Senior Warden Camille Stell at…
Some Notes on the Pastoral Transition Process from The Rev. Sarah Phelps If you haven’t already, you may soon start wondering, “What happens next for St. John’s?” Well, first we will figure out a way to celebrate our ministry together before I depart the week of February 2. There will be a leave-taking liturgy which…
Beloved friends, I am writing with news that will likely surprise you. I have accepted a position as the Interim Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cary, North Carolina, and will celebrate my last Sunday with you on February 2. Last Sunday, I spoke in my sermon about “detours”: times when life or circumstances take…