We invite all parish members to consider serving on the Pastoral Council. Serving on the council is a ministry to the whole parish. There are nine members who serve a 2 year term with a maximum of 6 years. We operate by consensus. Consensus decision-making is a group decision-making process in which group members develop, […]
Pentecost and Beyond! Part 4, Constitution and Bylaws of the Church of Saint Matthew
This past weekend we were blessed with the wonderful opportunity to commemorate the 50thanniversary of the 1968 fire from which a community emerged to regroup, rebuild, and resume their faith-filled lives. A sincere and abundant thank-you to Karen Thompson and all the people she worked with who made the remembering possible and “blazing forward” a […]
We Flourish! Part 3, Constitution and Bylaws of the Church of Saint Matthew
The warmth of spring is finally here! People are beginning to dig in their gardens preparing the soil for seeds and plants that will be watched over and cared for as they grow. It is likely this agricultural image that inspired Jesus to proclaim, “I am the vine you are the branches. Whoever remains in […]
Still “Blazing Forward!” Part 2, Constitution and Bylaws of the Church of Saint Matthew
The mid-April Snowstorm of 2018 may have dampened but it did not extinguish the “Blazing Forward” spirit of organizers and volunteers led by Karen Thompson to commemorate the 1968 Easter Monday fire that destroyed the Church of St. Matthew. It is the same spirit that joined parishioners, including many of you, to rebuild a brick and […]
Our Mission: Part 1, Constitution and Bylaws of the Church of Saint Matthew
Over the next few weeks, we celebrate the life-giving resurrection of Jesus, look forward to the eternal promises of Easter, and welcome the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. During this time, I believe it is important for us to take a look at the Constitution and By-Laws of the Church of St. Matthew ratified on April […]
Parish Pastoral Council
Parish Pastoral Council The Parish Pastoral Council is a group of lay leaders who gather with the pastor to guide and oversee the pastoral direction of the parish. The Council meets monthly and operates on the principal of consensus to conduct its work. Send your comments and suggestions to the Parish Pastoral Council: Pastoral Council […]
