From the Leadership
Minister of Music Search Committee– The Minister of Music Search Committee met for the first time.  The committee consists of 5 members who are working to create a job description for the ¼ to 1/3 time position which we plan to advertise beginning on August 1.  We hope to begin the interview process after August 20 and call the new staff member by mid-September.  Please keep the search committee in your prayers as the summer continues. As with all searches in the church, this process is confidential, and committee members will not share details about applicants or their interviews or auditions with the parish.  We will advise when the position is open and accepting applications so that members of the parish can share with anyone who may be interested in the job.  If you have questions, please contact Mother Kim. ​

The Budget- Over the last 11 months, the members of CHS expressed their hopes, dreams, and desires for the various ministries, missions, and programs that they hope continue, desire to see instituted, and believe God has called us to.  This summer, Mother Kim, Sally Bird, and Diane Bendhemene have worked to create an “aspirational” budget.  This budget includes the operating expenses, program costs, and property needs, as well as some items that we hope to fund for next year. This aspirational budget will be shared with the congregation as part of the 2027 stewardship campaign.  The finance committee, vestry, and wardens will then create a proposed budget for our annual meeting in 2027 based upon anticipated pledged income as well as the hopes expressed in the aspirational budget.  
Summer Pledge Payments – Please remember to keep up with your pledge payments while you are away.  Our bills are ever present.  Payment can conveniently be made using the PayPal button on our website or by mailing a check to the church.

​Minister of Music Search Committee– This past week, Mother Kim returned from vacation, and she reached out to folks who have either self-selected to serve on the search committee or whom the wardens thought would round out the team.  If you offered to serve on the committee and were not contacted, please be aware that all offers to serve in this capacity were greatly appreciated, but we couldn’t have a committee larger than the vestry take on this role.  The hope is that the job description will be created and we will begin accepting applications after August 1. Information will be shared as it becomes available, but please be aware that search and call processes are intentionally confidential, as applicants may be currently serving in other contexts while in active discernment.