St. Matthias' 2012 vision-focused budget is online on our Website on the Vestry page, along with the slides from the Missional Budget Presentation from December 11th by Ron Lord, Rich Strom, and Fr. Scott. If you were not present, I encourage you to take a few minutes and read the Narrative and/or read the Presenter Notes that go along with the slides. 

We have asked for all pledges for 2012 to be in the office already. We know that not everyone has been able to do that. You can submit a confidential pledge through stmatthias@comcast.net. Please place "Pledge" in the subject line. You can, of course, complete a pledge card from the mailing two weeks ago or get a card just outside the office door on the shelves. The Vestry would greatly appreciate hearing from you by Wednesday so that we can have accurate numbers for 2012 planning.

Thank you to those who have pledged for 2012

Thank you for your generous pledge for the mission of God and the vision of our church. We are very excited to be moving forward with more clarity and energy. Thank your Vestry for their service, as well.

In the Episcopal Church, congregational leadership is shared between lay and clergy through ministry leadership and the Vestry. For Vestry, we are looking for the gifts of leadership, encouragement, and discernment and a willingness to serve the people of St. Matthias during this exciting time. The Vestry serves in partnership with the rector in the mission and management of St. Matthias. We've got a healthy group. This year we will elect two to serve for three year terms. More information on responsibilities, meeting time, and qualification are on the vestry page of our website at saint-matthias.org. If you are interested in serving, please be in touch with Ron Lord, our Senior Warden, Fr. Scott, Jeff McCamley, or Jeff Smith.

St. Matthias is looking for a Clerk to serve during 2012. The Clerk is responsible for preparing the Vestry packets, preparing minutes at Vestry meetings, and maintaining the Vestry Binder (official record of Vestry business). Skills include working knowledge of email and PDF documents; a laptop is helpful. Please see Fr. Scott and/or current Clerk, Gael Phaneuf if you are interested in serving. We are most grateful to have a Clerk!