seeking a new shepherd

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Trinity Discernment Prayer

O Everlasting, Omniscient, and Loving God

We confess that our daily worries and concerns 
often blind us to your voice and guidance in our lives.

We thank You for this time of change,
may it be an opportunity to grow together more closely
as followers of your son Jesus Christ
as we work to discern your path forward for our congregation.

We pray that You will watch over the Bishop, diocesan transitional
ministry team, the parish clergy, members of our vestry,
and the other leaders of our church
as they lead us on a new path for our parish.

We pray for the members of the discernment committee
as they endeavor to do Your holy work
in calling a new rector for Trinity.

We pray for all the members of our parish family
during this time of transition that we come closer to You
and feel your presence in our hearts.

Amen.

Update from the Trinity Discernment Committee

Many thanks to all who participated in the small group discussions. We appreciate your feedback and insights and are presently working on the parish portfolio that prospective candidates will review. Please continue praying for our parish as we continue on this journey in calling a new rector. 

Trinity Discernment Committee
Supply Priest

During our time of transition, we will have supply priests leading us in worship. Our supply priests are:

Rev. Bambi Willis

Rev. David P. Casey, OP

Chaplain Jerome A. Hinson

Rev. Kyle Tomlin

Transition Timeline

-The Vestry meets with the transition ministry office.
The Vestry met with Rev. Brockenbrough during the June 12th Vestry meeting.

-The Vestry decides if Trinity will have an Interim Rector or a Rector in charge.
The Vestry chose to select an Interim Rector. An Interim Rector has specialized training to help parishes through their transition period. The Interim Rector is not eligible to become our permanent Rector.

-A discernment committee is commissioned.
Trinity's discernment committee has been selected. Members are Bruce Adkins, Chris Brantley, Dan Gray, Prudence Jarvis,  Paige Kerby. The discernment committee co-chairs are Alda White and Karla Snellings. The discernment committee commissioning was held on August 11th.

-A Community Ministry Portfolio is compiled by the discernment committee with input from the congregation. This portfolio will be approved by the Vestry and the Bishop.
The Trinity Parish Survey was collected using an online survey platform and paper copy. The Discernment Committee will be tabulating the anonymous and confidential survey responses and using the information they provide to create a portfolio to attract candidates.

The Discernment Committee conducted Small Group Discussions over three Sundays. The Discernment Committee is working on the parish portfolio.

A Community Ministry Portfolio was approved by the Vestry on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. 

-The Discernment Committee will receive names and selects finalist after the office of transition ministry vets the candidates.

 

 
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