Vestry Notes

Vestry Notes

What Saint David's tradition or event matters most to your faith during this Advent and Christmas season?

Jim Dolan

“I’m looking forward to The Christmas Market & Tree Lighting – a new tradition in the making!”

Jim Dolan, Rector’s Warden, Finance, Property

Tom Johantgen

“Our family loves the Jesse Tree and Advent readings. We Facetime our grandchildren in Michigan every night at dinner to do them together.”

Tom Johantgen, Finance Warden, Finance, Stewardship

Mona Kirby

“The Christmas Evensong; I just let the strength and beauty of the music roll over me and fill me with peace.”

Mona Kirby, Junior Warden, Fellowship

Edie Lewis

“Christmas Eve worship. The 'hustle and bustle' is over, my loved ones are close, and the music and scriptures truly mean Christmas to me.”

Edie Lewis, Secretary, Adult Formation/Discipleship

Jay Baldwin

“I love seeing families gather together and return to St. David’s over the Christmas season.”

Jay Baldwin, Outreach, Stewardship

Alison Hastings

“Advent wreath making. Fragrant rings of beautiful holiday anticipation and Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love!”

Alison Hastings, Family Ministries, Fellowship

Rod Kellett

“The magic of the Christmas miracle, the pageant, and holiday music all draw me closer to Christ and strengthen my faith.”

Rod Kellett, Property, SDEDS

Leslie Lewis

“The Christmas Pageant: watching the children and families involved, singing the carols, and experiencing the joy.”

Leslie Lewis, Family Ministries, Outreach

Tim Roach

“Gathering of family and friends at the Christmas Eve service to remember the true meaning of the season.”

Tim Roach, Finance, Property

Sarah Schoettle

“The Lessons and Carols service helps to get me in the Christmas spirit.”

Sarah Schoettle, Outreach, Pastoral Care

Betsy Spiegel

“Sitting in the quiet of the little church, windows lit with candles, a soft hymn playing.”

Betsy Spiegel, Family Ministries, SDEDS, Worship

Mike Tredinnick

“The way little children attending are drawn into the story.”

Mike Tredinnick, Fellowship, Stewardship, Worship

Julia Urwin

“I love the music most; singing Silent Night by candlelight on our knees is Love Divine.”

Julia Urwin, Fellowship, Outreach

Liza Whelan

“The tradition of the Christmas pageant always puts my family and me in the Christmas spirit and warms our hearts.”

Liza Whelan, Outreach, Pastoral Care

Ian B. Wilcox

“Advent returns us to the fundamentals of our faith: from darkness to light. I look forward to returning and sharing in this celebration with our beloved community.”

Ian B. Wilcox, Adult Formation/Discipleship, Worship

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