Padres Ponderings Feb 2025

Sunday, January 26, we had over 70 parishioners eager to hold space for conversation about St. John’s ministries! That is quite incredible if I do say so myself. Brian Hamra and Maggie McCabe provided us with pizza for our appetites, and Vestry made themselves present at each table to listen and take notes during our table conversations. I have sat through and presided at many an annual meeting, and I was ecstatic with the level of engagement I witnessed in Hunter Hall.

We elected a new Vestry class, as well as delegates for our next Diocesan Convention in November. We received our 2025 parish budget, and we held space for questions and answers. I can’t speak for you, but I had a marvelous time at my first annual meeting with St. John’s.

What I wasn’t able to share on January 26 is that we have two excellent co-chairs for our Social Justice Commission. Margaret Chapman Pomponio and Christine Teague have graciously agreed to serve as our Social Justice co-chairs. The three of us will be meeting soon, and more will be coming about how you can participate in our newest ministry team.

Thank you for all of your ministries in 2024, for your active engagement during our Annual Meeting, and for walking into 2025 with a greater sense of connection and courage.

In God’s Grace,

Eric L. Miller+