Introducing the Rev. Mary L. Staley

On behalf of the Vestry, I am thrilled to introduce the Rev. Mary L. Staley as our Interim Priest-in-Charge. Mary will be starting in her role this week and will preside over the 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. services beginning this Sunday, December 7.

The Rev. Staley comes to us with extensive training and experience as an Interim Priest. This valuable training and experience will serve our congregation well in this time of transition.

I personally find Mary demonstrating a wonderful balance of understanding the role of an Interim Priest along with showing compassion for a congregation moving forward after a 17-year wonderful relationship with Connie.

One of the important roles of the Interim Priest-in-Charge is helping the Vestry address the workings of the church so that when a new Priest-in-Charge is called by the Discernment Committee, the transition is smooth.

As I stated on Sunday, the Vestry appreciated and felt your prayer and support with this process. Now, we, and the Rev. Mary will continue to pray and support the Discernment Committee in their important work.

—Rob Michel