Weekly Update | February 9, 2025

Interim Dean and Priest-in-Charge's Note

Dear Siblings In Christ,

I wish to extend heartfelt gratitude for a successful Annual Meeting on the 26 January, and for the lovely service on the Centennial Anniversary of the consecration of our beautiful sanctuary last Sunday on the 2 February 2025. We have officially entered our second century!

I am pleased to announce the election of several new Vestry Members and Officers: Ms. Linda Brown, Ms. Heather Kelly, Mr. David Oakes, Ms. Ruby Sylvestre, and Mr. Nazario Palma. Elected to office are Mr. Nazario Palma to Junior Warden, Ms. Ruby Sylvestre to Assistant Treasurer, and Ms. Rosalind Vernon to Secretary. In addition, we welcome Luciralia Ibarra to Clerk.

Canon Gaines and I are grateful with the broad representation of this Vestry: 67% women, 33% men; 67% are people of color, and 33% are white; and 67% joined in the past decade, 33% are long-standing members. A mentoring program is being launched by the Vestry to encourage and support younger members of the congregation in this call of ministry. Anyone wishing to know more about leadership opportunities at St. John’s, please talk with Canon Gaines about your interests.

Lastly, we sing praise for the service and contributions of former Vestry Members: Dr. Charlotte Borst, Mr. Rick Nordin, and Mr. Arnie Ree. We give thanks for their wonderful leadership during this time of transition, and we are excited as they explore new areas of ministry.

St. John’s Cathedral is blessed with strong lay leadership as we begin another year. Thank you for your presence among us and many gifts.

With love and blessings,

Anne+

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