The St. Paul's Epistle
January 1, 2007
Contents
Bring Gifts on Bended Knee
First Sunday has overflow
visitors!
Music Director Search Committee
Report
Welcome New Members!
ECW Knitters Are Appreciated
Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality
Network News
"Are Christianity & Capitalism
Compatible?
Trauma Healing Goes to the Next
Level
Calling All Skiers And
Snowboarders
The Christmas Pageant
Deck the Halls Festive
Dinner
Outreach At Work At St.
Paul's
St. Joseph's House
SPY Corner
Candidate for Warden 2007
Participate in the Annual Meeting
January 28
Vote for Vestry Candidates January
28
Absentee Voting
Candidates for Vestry 2007
Bring Gifts on Bended Knee
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)
"In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins." (1 John 4:9-10)
We have witnessed an amazing thing: the birth of the One, the incarnation of the love of God with us, here and now. As you read this January newsletter, we will be approaching the day of Epiphany, that day when the Magi arrived at the stable and proclaimed the birth of the Prophet, Priest and King, bringing the light of the Messiah into the world.
"And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshipped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense and myrrh." (Matthew 2:11) The Magi brought gifts to the little child and fell upon their knees and worshipped him. Gold, frankincense and myrrh, whoever heard of such gifts? Clearly these were not the practical things one brings a small child. But this was no ordinary child and they knew that, and this was no ordinary place that this child lay. Bethlehem, which means "the house of bread." was the birthplace of the Savior of the world. And this child soon would come to be known as "the bread of life," "the living bread," "the bread which came down from heaven, manna." What does one bring a child such as this?
Alas, the Magi presented the child with myrrh, a very odd gift indeed. Myrrh was a perfume used in embalming and preparing bodies for the grave. How ironic that here as we celebrate this birth there would be a reminder of the death yet to come. Did the Magi know that Jesus would die? I don't know if they knew, but we do, the Old Testament prophesies it, the Gospels record it and the epistles explain it. In truth, if it weren't for His death and resurrection, we would have no reason to celebrate his birth.
Frankincense, hmm… another odd gift indeed; frankincense was a gift suited for a priest. Did the Magi know that Jesus would become our Great High Priest? I don't know if they knew, but we know. We read in the book of Hebrews that Jesus became a priest by the power of a life that cannot be destroyed, and that he is a priest forever in the line of Melchizidek and that God took an oath the Christ would always be a priest. In Latin the word priest means "bridge builder" and so it is that the Magi recognized this bridge builder for the world.
Gold: gold is a gift fit for a king, a precious metal suitable for royalty. The Magi were seeking the one born "king of the Jews." When Jesus had multiplied the loaves and the fishes the people tried to take him by force to "make" him a king. But Jesus' kingdom would not be established in that way, his kingdom would be built by changed hearts, lives that were changed by the reconciling power of the Holy Spirit.
We have watched for, waited for and reveled in the birth of the One who comes, that little child that Mary bore, the one before whom the Magi knelt. The book of Revelation tells us "then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven saying, 'The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ and He shall reign forever and ever.'" We are the dwelling place of Christ; today He is our King and our Lord. We may not be able to bring frankincense, myrrh and gold but today we honor him as the One who died for us, today we remember him as the Great High Priest, the one who is our bridge and today we celebrate Him as the King, the one and only who rules our hearts and lives. Step into the light the Christ child brings, as the Magi did so long ago, come with gifts and kneel before this king.
~ Leslie St. Louis
First Sunday has overflow visitors!
On December 3, the First Sunday program had the pleasure of welcoming the grade 6 and 7 students of the Religious Education Class from the First Unitarian Church. Their curriculum includes visits to other churches to better understand how the various religious traditions vary, but also to see how they are similar. We answered many questions that ranged from what was the significance of the angel carvings on the church rafters to why do clergy, acolytes, and musicians wear different clothes during the service. It was a lively discussion that proved interesting to the St. Paul's members and the Unitarians.
You might be asking: "What is this First Sunday program?" First Sunday is an opportunity for newcomers to the church to have a place where they can ask questions about life at St. Paul's, or the Episcopal Church in a relaxed atmosphere. First Sunday is staffed by Nancy Grear, Susan Jones and Kitty MacDowell who promise to find out the answer if they don't already know! We welcome all to our discussions on "First Sunday".
~ Tom McCart
Music Director Search
Committee Report
We are approaching the end of the first phase of our search. We have received 33 resumes thus far, and we expect a few more will come in before the final deadline of January 10. All resumes have been read, discussed, and grouped into three categories: clearly qualified candidates, possibly qualified, and those who do not meet our criteria at the present time.
The last group have been informed that they are no longer under consideration - the first two have been asked to respond to a group of questions regarding their attitudes and approaches to conducting and teaching music, and how they developed music programs in their present assignments.
We are beginning to receive and discuss the answers that have come in, and we believe that by January 10 we will have a clear picture of the number of candidates who will proceed to the interview process.
We have also begun informal reference checks and have agreed on the procedures we will use for the balance of the selection process. Two things in particular have impressed the chair: the first is the quality, dedication and collegiality of the search committee, and the second is the high caliber of candidates who are interested in St. Paul's.
We are confident that the outcome of our search will be the hiring of a highly qualified and motivated individual who will be dedicated to preserving and building on the reputation St. Paul's enjoys for superb music.
~ Ted Curtis
Welcome New Members!
Please welcome the following into the St. Paul's community:
Robert and Lucy Michnieweicz, Enrolled Baptisms
Sophie Marguerite Lilley,
Daughter of Peter P. and Lisa Ann S. Lilley, Baptism
Tatum Mills Reale,
daughter of Stephen V. and Laura R. Reale and
granddaughter of Vincent and Nancy Reale, Baptism
ECW Knitters Are Appreciated
Can you imagine being on a cargo ship out in the cold, desolate sea, instead of being home with your family for Christmas? The Seamen's Church Institute received and distributed our shipment of scarves and caps on Christmas morning. Our gifts were added to other supplies sailors need and surely helped to brighten an otherwise ordinary day. We are told that the sailors especially appreciate the items we send because they have been lovingly knitted by someone who cares about them. Indeed, our time and talent makes a difference to a man who finds a daily reminder of our, and God's, love when he puts on a warm scarf or cap. To join our knitters, simply give Mary Jane McKnight (248-0393) or Marylu Andrews (425-1517) a call and we will get yarn and instructions to you. Knitting is a wonderful winter project, and an ideal way to share the love and talent God has given us.
~ Marylu Andrews
Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network News
For the past three years, Chris Curtis has coordinated the dinners and all the food for RAIHN at St. Paul's (also known as Paul's Place). He has given close attention to the needs of our guest families, has made many special trips to church to check on and replenish the food supplies for each week. We heartily thank Chris for his hard work and dedication to RAIHN which has made this program an enjoyable activity for both our guest families and volunteers, and a success for St. Paul's.
Peg and Joe Willard have stepped forward to take over this important role of coordinating the meals for Paul's Place. Please welcome them in their efforts and lend them your support. In fact, cooking a meal, serving a meal or both are all great ways to start out as a new volunteer in this program, and may only take an hour or two of your time acting as hosts.
The next RAIHN rotation week at St. Paul' will be held from February 4 through 11. Volunteers are already signing up to participate, but many more will be needed to support the full RAIHN week. Volunteers are needed to prepare dinners (some families work together on meals), to host and serve dinners, to host evening activities, to serve as the overnight hosts, and to assist with the Sunday set-up & the next Sunday clean-up.
Never volunteered before? You can easily be teamed up with experienced RAIHN volunteers who will assist you in the program. If you are interested in RAIHN or have a question, you may contact Hank or Kathy Kingston at 385-3187.
~ Kathy & Hank Kingston
"Are Christianity & Capitalism Compatible?"
Discover the answer to this question at a forum on Sunday, January 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Vestry Room.
~ Sponsored by Christian Dialog and Contemporary Issues.
Trauma Healing
Goes to the Next Level
Last May, St Paul's was the site of a Trauma Healing Workshop conducted by Paul Boyle. Paul is a former catholic missionary who founded Holistic Trauma Healing, Inc. to bring what he learned to those suffering trauma after he himself was traumatized spending 18 years within Sudan. He knows first hand the implications of trauma and the devastation of war and oppression. His methods and experiential learning have made a difference, with his training being broadly accepted in the United States and Africa, where he trained the total hierarchy of the Episcopal church, and the Southern Sudan Government.
The benefactors of the workshop were primarily the Young Men of Sudan, who shared with Mr. Boyle their life histories, their own experiences with trauma and its symptoms. They walked away with tools and skills to begin to deal with life in an era of peace.
Paul Boyle is coming back on January 6 for a follow up session with the young men. He will also conduct a leader program he has developed for those who are healthy to play a more vital role in the health of the whole community. He also will meet with each young man who volunteers one-on-one.
Paul will also begin work with the larger Sudan community of refugees and the helping community who cares for the refugees. He will meet with the Bishop of the upstate Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church about broadening his work to other communities in New York State.
Knowing what we know now, this is the most powerful form of life changing education that the Hope of Sudan can provide. We are thankful to the St Paul's community for their continued support of the Sudan ministries and their prayers for continued healing here and abroad.
Plan to attend a forum on January 7 at 11:30 a.m. to reflect on our recent trip to Africa. A larger program will be offered on Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. Paul Boyle will attend both of those sessions.
~ Jerry DeLuccio
Calling All Skiers And Snowboarders
SPY (St. Paul's Youth Group) invites the members of the parish to join us on the slopes at Hunt Hollow Ski Club on Saturday, January 13th from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Hunt Hollow offers over 80 acres of trails, as well as a terrain park, with snowmaking covering all slopes. Enjoy a few hours on the slopes and then join us for dinner. SPY will provide the hamburgers and hot dogs. Friends are welcome to join us. We ask that each family bring a dish to pass.
Six-hour lift tickets are $25 per person. Available for skiers is a package which includes equipment rental, a one -hour group lesson and a six-hour lift ticket for $45 per person. For snowboarders, a package including equipment rental, a one-hour group lesson and a six-hour lift ticket is available for $55 per person.
If you can join us, please sign up in the Parish Activities Book or call the church office (271-2240) no later than Friday, January 5th. Please send your check, made payable to St. Paul's Episcopal Church (indicate 'Hunt Hollow Event' on the memo line) to Laura Hayden, 129 Brookside Drive, Rochester 14618. Payment is due by Monday, January 8th. We hope to see you on the slopes!!!
Directions from Rochester: Exit I-590 at Monroe Avenue, southbound. Turn right to go south on Route 65 (Clover Street) to West Bloomfield (intersection with Routes 5 & 20). Continue south on County Road 37 to 20A, turn left on 20A and go into Honeoye. Turn right on County Road 36 (West Lake Road).
The Christmas Pageant
Photos courtesy of Lucy Michniewicz
Deck the Halls Festive Dinner
Photos courtesy of Lucy Michniewicz
Outreach At Work At St. Paul's
Each year, the Vestry designates a portion of the budget to the Mission I Committee to make grants to appropriate agencies and groups who would not otherwise be helped.
This year, we have funded:
- Moonbeam 2earth - $1350 & $1600.
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This organization works with 250 elementary school students in art and literacy intervention. In the spring, we funded a program to produce 3 books by students in the third grade that were to be read by students in Kindergarten and grade 1 at School #16.
The second program we funded was a reading program at the same school. Every dollar goes directly to support the program and the students' activities.
- Step-By-Step - $2,000
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This funding will support their "Mothering from Prison" program which is designed to instill parenting skills and promote reconciliation between the incarcerated mothers and their children. The funds are used mostly for facilitators/trainers working in Albion.
- Rochester Area Task Force on AIDS - RATF - $1500
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This funding supports a program of week-end workshops which are used for emotional and psychological counseling to help patients who have contracted the disease to cope emotionally and to develop a sense of self-worth. It is not connected with AIDS Rochester, which focuses more on the medical and physical side of the disease. But, both groups are part of the Ryan White network, so there is little or no duplication.
There are some projects which are semi-permanent and are pre-designated by the Vestry. More on those projects next month.
The Committee would like to encourage anyone in the parish who is involved with, or knows of an organization that may qualify, to have that group contact Mission I Committee. They can do it either by mail, e-mail or by dropping off a request, along with a description of the project for which they are seeking funding. The complete application can be downloaded from the St. Paul's web site.
~ Judy Wadsworth
St. Joseph's House
Thanks to Chris Curtis for providing cookies in November and to Virginia St. Denis for providing cookies in December. However, we are still looking for someone to provide home baked cookies for St. Joseph's House, the first Saturday of the month. The next date we are trying to fill is for January 6th, 2007. The cookies could be picked up and transported to St. Joseph's House for you, if you are not in a position to transport them yourself. We would truly appreciate anyone who would be interested in helping us by providing home baked goods for our guests at St. Joseph's House. Please call Jane Smith (385-4012) or Mary Ellen West (442-9632) if you have any questions or to volunteer.
~ Jane Smith
SPY Corner
Soup Making
Sunday, January 7, 11:30 am - 2:00 p.m.
Following the service, St. Paul's Youth will meet in the Spanish Chapel for lunch and then head up to the kitchen to make soup, which we will be sharing with parishioners on January 21. Once the soup is underway, we will have time to hang out so bring your favorite board games.
Please RSVP to Laura Hayden by Friday,
January 5 (383-8808 or lhayden@rochester.rr.com)
SPY joined with others parishioners at St. Joseph's
House to prepare and serve the
mid-day meal to nearly 100 guests.
Skiing and Snowboarding
at Hunt Hollow!
Saturday, January 13,
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Family and friends are invited to join us for skiing or snowboarding and dinner at Hunt Hollow Ski Club. Read all about it in this edition of the Epistle. Be sure to RSVP on time because we need to get names and payment to Hunt Hollow by January 8. See you on the slopes!
Please RSVP to Laura Hayden by Friday,
January 5 (payment due January 8)
(383-8808 or lhayden@rochester.rr.com)
Candidate for Warden 2007
CHRIS MOORE is honored to be nominated for re-election as Warden of the Vestry of St. Paul's. He deeply appreciates the opportunity to serve the congregation.
Chris and his wife, Louise, live in Penfield with their four children, a dog and two birds.
Chris has taken on a number of responsibilities at St. Paul's over the years. He was first elected to the Vestry in 1993, re-elected in 1996, then served as the Church's Treasurer from 1999 to 2004 and was elected as Warden in 2005. He has served on the Parish Profile Committee, the Stewardship Committee, the Music Assessment Committee and the Investment Policy Committee. He has also served on the Parish Operations Council and as a delegate to the Diocesan Convention.
Chris and Louise have been attending St. Paul's since 1986. He says that the music program was the main thing that drew him to the Parish. To this day, it remains a central part of his worship experience. He looks forward to continuing to strengthen the Church's rich tradition of top-shelf music.
An opportunity to serve the wider world arose in 2004 with Chris's naming to the Board of Directors of Water for Sudan, an organization founded by Salva Dut. The organization's goal is to alleviate the suffering in Southern Sudan by drilling fresh-water wells throughout the region. This opportunity has offered a glimpse into the role we all must play in the world to make it a better place.
Chris believes that the future of St. Paul's is exceedingly bright and looks forward to a continuing opportunity to serve the parish's needs and goals.
Participate in the Annual Meeting January 28
The Annual Meeting will open in the sanctuary at 10 a.m. with a report from the Nominating Committee followed by a vote for Warden and five (5) Vestry members. Additional candidates for Vestry may be nominated from the floor with their prior consent. The morning continues with a full Eucharist service complete with choir. During the service, the Rector will reflect on the year at St. Paul's. The results of the election should be available at the end of the service. The meeting will then be reconvened in the Parish Hall for lunch and reports from the treasurer and others, both to share and gather information.
Vote for Vestry Candidates January 28
In addition to the voting at the 10 o'clock service, ballots will be available during the 8 o'clock service and following the service in the Sunday Office until 9:45. Adults are eligible to cast a vote if they are contributing members who have attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church for at least a year.
Absentee Voting
The vestry authorized making the absentee voting policy a permanent policy. Absentee ballots may be requested by mail, phone, or email to the Church office after January 1.
Candidates for Vestry 2007
SPENCER COOK is a Rochester native and life long Episcopalian. After receiving a B.A. in History from Colorado College, Spencer served as an officer in the Army. When he returned to Rochester he joined St. Paul's and began his career as a stock broker. Spencer is a First Vice President and Financial Consultant for Smith Barney. He also currently serves as Vice Chair of Hochstein Music School Board of Directors.
Spencer and his wife, Liz, were married at St. Paul's. Liz is currently the coordinator of St. Paul's Adopt a Classroom Project at Schools #9 and #46. The Cooks have had the pleasure of seeing their two children baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's. Their son, Spencer Jr., is a law student at Syracuse and their son, Ted, is an Assistant Vice President at U.S. Trust in Manhattan.
Spencer is currently Chair of St. Paul's Investment Policy Committee, Vestry Liaison to the Mission I Committee and also serves as an usher. In past years, in addition to membership in the Investment Policy Committee and Usher duties, Spencer has served as a Eucharistic Minister, was a member of the Parish Hall Renovation Committee and served as Vestry liaison to the Communications and Stewardship Committees.
Spencer is committed to serving St. Paul's spiritual and fiscal well being. If re-elected, he looks forward to continuing as an active member of St. Paul's Vestry.
TIMOTHY S. DAVIS was not raised in the Episcopal church, but has regularly attended St. Paul's for the past four years. I feel very fortunate to be a member of St. Paul's, and to have my children, Henry and Harrison, attend church in such a warm and welcoming environment. I also feel very privileged to have been baptized on the same day as my sons by Fred Reynolds at St. Paul's, on August 8, 2004.
I am originally from Virginia and did not move to Rochester until 1993. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1989, I entered law school at the College of William and Mary, where I met my future wife, Mary Ellen West. For the past thirteen years, I have worked for the Monroe County Public Defender's Office.
I currently teach the Church School Confirmation Class with Nancy Kleintop. It has been a pleasure to get to know and learn from Nancy and all the other Church School teachers. I look forward to continuing to serve St. Paul's in whatever way I can.
JUDY MCGRATH: As I remember, my first "official" church duty was counting the weekly collection nearly 50 years ago for my Mom, who was treasurer at the Lyndonville Presbyterian Church. Later as an adult I was a Sunday school teacher, choir member, and nursery coordinator, and Women's Guild member… our church life was a key focus of our life in this small Western NY village.
Today I proudly and happily call St. Paul's my spiritual home; it has been so for ten years since I moved to Rochester from Virginia, where I had been first introduced to the Episcopal Church. When I returned to NY, I began my search for a church to call home, which as it turned out was a very short search. Once I enjoyed the St. Paul's experience for the first time, I looked no further. The glorious sanctuary, the beautiful ministry of music, and most importantly the pervasive message of God's love and the inclusive environment of St. Paul's welcomed me then as they do now.
Today I am a Eucharistic Minister, an Usher, a Member of the Altar Guild, and help "man" the Sunday Office. I was proudly one of the original co-chairs of the Adopt-a-Kindergarten program at School #9 and a member of the former (and hopefully soon again) Bell Choir. I am a mother of two and grandmother of almost six, and have enjoyed 26 years of finance, audit, and operational positions at Xerox. With my CPA and Certified Internal Auditor accreditations, I believe I bring a strong skill set to represent you on our Vestry. I would be honored if you chose me to serve you.
NANCY REALE has been a member of St Paul's for over twenty-five years. In 1974 she and her husband choose the Episcopal Church as a middle ground between Vince's upbringing as a Catholic and Nancy's Lutheran and Presbyterian background. All three of their sons were confirmed at St Paul's.
In looking over the various candidates for the vestry, you will be struck by the fact that Nancy has not been involved significantly in the various activities of the church with the exception of serving as a LEM. This would lead one to ask why she might be interested in a position on the vestry. The answer is that she "received the call" and decided that it was time to become a more active member of the congregation.
Attending weekly services for Nancy with Vince has always provided an opportunity for personal reflection and quiet appreciation for the presence of Christ in her daily life. Without the encumbrances of involvement in church operations, there has been no "clutter" preventing her from genuinely enjoying St Paul's, the beauty of its structure, the magnificence of its music, and the holiness of the spoken word.
Nancy received her BA degree from Colby College with a major in mathematics and her MS from Johns Hopkins in biostatistics. She taught math at the college level and has most recently been involved in tutoring in that subject. As a member of the Junior League of Rochester, she served as both assistant treasurer and treasurer. Nancy was elected to four three-year terms on the Pittsford Board of Education and was the vice president for two years and the president for an additional two years. She was a member of the Monroe County School Boards Association for twelve years, serving on several committees as well as chairing the legislative committee. This position required trips to local offices and Albany to lobby legislators on behalf of public education. She was also involved with the RPO Decorator Showhouse as a member of the steering committee.
St Paul's has been Nancy's spiritual center. If the congregation should choose to elect her to the vestry, she would be honored to serve, knowing that in making such a commitment she will be growing personally as well as contributing to the life of the Church that is so very important to her.
MARY SPAKER has been a lifelong member of St. Paul's Church with the exception of eleven years that she moved to Connecticut with her family. Mary's parents met at St. Paul's while teenagers and were married, had their four children baptized and confirmed there. Mary attended Sunday School, was involved with children's activities and sang with the youth choir under the direction of David Fetler.
When Mary returned to Rochester she returned to St. Paul's. She was married in 1988 and had her children baptized here. St. Paul's became home to her family, Jessica (24) and Timothy (23), who were active with SPY, choir and helping in the children's room on Sunday mornings. Jessica was also an acolyte.
Mary joined the choir in 1989, the Altar Guild in 2004 and served on the Parish Life Committee.
Mary has worked in the field of mental health for over 30 years. She has been employed by Via Health since 1985 and is an Intensive Case Manager, serving the seriously and persistently mentally ill population.
Mary was honored to be asked to consider serving on the vestry and grateful to have the opportunity to give back to St. Paul's by serving in this capacity.
SUZANNE SPENCER (Suzy) grew up in Rumson, NJ where she was baptized, confirmed and attended church with her grandmother. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, Suzy was married at St. Georges by the River in Rumson to H. Allen Spencer.
When she and Allen moved to Rochester, Suzy joined St. Paul's where both their boys were confirmed. Son, Parke was married by Fred Reynolds in 1998.
Suzy is a confirmed 8 o'clocker, even though that means missing the glorious music at St. Paul's. (Couldn't that be changed?). Over the years she has been involved with the Antique Show, Stewardship and as a Eucharistic Minister. Most recently, she has joined the ranks of tutor at School 46.
In 1990, Suzy earned her Masters degree in Social Work. She has worked as a psychiatric social worker for the past 16 years. Now that she has more time, she is honored to be a candidate for the vestry at St. Paul's.
Suzy will be away for the candidates' coffee hours but will look forward to answering questions by phone should you wish.
DICK YALMOKAS has been happily married for 44 years. He and his wife, Karen, have two married daughters, both of whom are teachers: Debbie at Cazenovia College, and Laura at an elementary school in Pittsford.
Born in Boston, Dick was raised a Catholic; became a Lutheran, and married Karen in a Lutheran church in Massachusetts. Moving to Connecticut for a job change, they were received into the Episcopal Church in Madison. They became deeply involved in Marriage Encounter while attending church in Madison.
Dick has a degree in Computer Science from Boston University, and an MBA from the University of Rochester. Xerox recruited him to work in Webster and the Yalmokas have lived in Pittsford since 1977. Dick is now a Xerox retiree, after a career in the computer area and in corporate audit.
As a Christian Dick has had the privilege of serving on three different vestries, and been a Jr. and a Sr. Warden. In the Diocese of Rochester he has served on the Evangelism Commission and been the Lay Director of Cursillo.
At St. Paul's Dick is currently on the Stewardship Commission, an Usher captain, and a Lector. He has also been a Eucharistic Minister, and a team leader for the Doc (Disciples of Christ) program. Karen and Dick regularly take our turn serving at the coffee hour, and we have volunteered for a number of years at the Antique Show. We also participated in the Foyer program.
There are many ways to give back of one's time, talent, and treasure at St. Paul's; and Dick would count it a privilege to serve on St. Paul's vestry.