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The Shell Newsletter – December 22, 2022
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Vestry On a Sunday afternoon earlier this month our vestry and rector conducted a post-sabbatical mutual ministry review. It was an opportunity to ask “How are we doing?”. It was a time to celebrate what’s been done well and to understand where we can improve. As Christians, we should always ask “What is…
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The Shell Newsletter – November 24, 2022
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Vestry It sounds a little surprising, but the vestry decided to move their November meeting to the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. We normally meet on third Tuesdays. That would’ve been the 15th, but many members had schedule conflicts that day. This is the time of the year when the treasurer and vestry begin…
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The Shell Newsletter – September 22, 2022
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A Sabbatical Prayer Guide us, Lord, as we all journey through the months ahead together. Help us to walk trustingly in faith with our parish family and to serve one another humbly. May we always be aware of your presence and direction in all we do. Be with Kristin+, Zachary, and Jasper and give them…
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The Shell Newsletter – August 25, 2022
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A Sabbatical Prayer Guide us, Lord, as we all journey through the months ahead together. Help us to walk trustingly in faith with our parish family and to serve one another humbly. May we always be aware of your presence and direction in all we do. Be with Kristin+, Zachary, and Jasper and give them…
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The Shell Newsletter – August 4, 2022
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A Sabbatical Prayer Guide us, Lord, as we all journey through the months ahead together. Help us to walk trustingly in faith with our parish family and to serve one another humbly. May we always be aware of your presence and direction in all we do. Be with Kristin+, Zachary, and Jasper and give…
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The Shell Newsletter – June 23, 2022
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A Sabbatical Prayer Guide us, Lord, as we all journey through the months ahead together. Help us to walk trustingly in faith with our parish family and to serve one another humbly. May we always be aware of your presence and direction in all we do. Amen. CLICK HERE FOR OUR SABBATICAL FAQs Vestry …
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The Shell Newsletter – May 26, 2022
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Vestry It may have been quiet in Lake Wobegon, but the vestry has been busy lately. Earlier this year, a sub-group of the vestry met with representatives from the Christian Lighthouse Church to discuss sharing our space on Sunday afternoons. Then, the entire vestry discussed advantages and disadvantages of establishing a space-sharing agreement during…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 24, 2022
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Vestry As you know, three individuals in our parish really stepped up their volunteering at the Thrift Shop after our paid manager couldn’t work anymore. The Thrift Shop Board presented a proposal to the vestry that offloads some administrative tasks from our key volunteer leaders. The vestry approved their proposal unanimously. We’re thankful for the…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 3, 2022
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From the Rector New Diocesan COVID Guidelines The diocese has released new Green Omicron Phase guidelines to gather the next steps of our regathering. You can click here to read full details. The big thing that everyone is wondering about is when will masks become optional. Under the new parameters we can begin optional…
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The Shell Newsletter – February 24, 2022
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Vestry First, the vestry thanks all of you who participated in our annual meeting January 30th, it was good to have a strong turnout for this. The vestry met with Bishop Ihloff on Tuesday, February 15th, after his visit to preach and confirm members of St. James’ on Sunday. He was pleased to see…