Summary of the July 17th 2025 Vestry Meeting

The vestry reviewed the accomplishments during the last month, including

• Elected, notified the bishop, and learned that Mother Kimberly Reinholz has accepted the position of Rector of CHS.  Completed the Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the diocese and announced the news to the congregation on July 13th during services.
• The wardens and vestry discharged the Search Committee with grateful appreciation from the congregation and the vestry.
• Fellowship Ministry organized the CHS Picnic on June 22nd with over 35 attendees.  The event occurred in Dove hall instead of Pickle Park due to the weather.
• Formation/Education Ministry offered a discussion of the film "Will and Grace" on June 29th, during a two-hours session facilitated by Rev. Ayden Petrone, an ordained Episcopal priest and licensed clinical social worker; 34 people attended this event 
• Outreach Ministry coordinated a Blood Drive in Dove Hall on June 30th with donation of 26 units from 24 volunteers.  Another Blood Drive will be held in December.
• Attended the CHS annual outing to the Patriot's baseball game with over 60 people attending from CHS.

During the meeting, the vestry made progress on the following work in progress

• Reviewed planning for the Auction to be held September 20th.
• Discussed an Outreach opportunity to provide kits for women prisoners at the time they are released.
• Noted that our pledged giving is slightly behind as sometimes happens in the summer and agreed to remind parishioners during announcements.
• Learned of progress on the project to replace the fence between CHS and an adjacent home.  CHS received approval to remove damaged and overhanging trees which must take place before the fence can be replaced.
• Discussed timing and activities to recognize Fr. Matt's service as he completes his time as an interim and plans to welcome and onboard Mother Kim.
  • Father Matt's final Sunday will be August 31st, and we will have a reception coffee hour in his honor at both services.
  • We will have a supply priest on September 7.
  • Mother Kim's first Sunday in the pulpit will be September 14th, which coincides with our traditional Welcome Back breakfast.  This year the breakfast will be a potluck, and we'll ask the entire congregation to contribute.
  • Alex van Veldhuisen, with the support of the Property Team, will work with Mother Kim to redesign and refurbish the Rector's office to provide her with a welcoming space when she joins CHS.
  • Diane Hrozencik and Gary Scott will work on a plan to introduce Mother Kim to key volunteers and vestry members during her first week.
• The vestry is looking forward to welcoming Mother Kim and working with her to shape the future of CHS as we continue to grow in faith.