New Priest-In-Charge Chosen
Aug 3, 2023
Dear Fellow St. Mark's Parishioners:
As you know, following Fr. Ed's departure in February of 2022, we began a search process to find a new priest. We appointed a Search Committee who worked with the Diocesan consultant to develop a parish profile and collaborate with Trinity Wrentham on candidate selection.
I am very pleased to report that the Search Committee completed their process a couple of weeks ago and recommended to the Vestry that we offer the position of Priest-in-Charge to the Reverend Lauren Lukason, who has been serving as our Bridge Priest since last year. The Vestry met, discussed, and voted to approve the recommendation. Lauren was on vacation, and upon her return had to tend to family affairs. Therefore, the Wardens at Trinity Wrentham and I were able to meet with Lauren yesterday to formally deliver the offer, which she accepted.
We remain in collaboration with Trinity Wrentham for another two years (having entered into collaboration last year). The Priest-in-Charge position is a three-year contract and we could choose to call Lauren as our Rector during, or at the end of, that period. We could also choose to extend our collaboration with Trinity.
I want to express my sincere appreciation for the work of the Search Committee. They were tireless and very thorough in their efforts. Thank you Cindy Bergevine, John de Ris, Shirley Instasi, Jennifer Ooi, Chris Schneider, and Amy Van Dell!
And, many thanks to all of our volunteers who have sustained us during this period of transition.
With gratitude,
Tina Shinnick, Warden
Dear Fellow St. Mark's Parishioners:
As you know, following Fr. Ed's departure in February of 2022, we began a search process to find a new priest. We appointed a Search Committee who worked with the Diocesan consultant to develop a parish profile and collaborate with Trinity Wrentham on candidate selection.
I am very pleased to report that the Search Committee completed their process a couple of weeks ago and recommended to the Vestry that we offer the position of Priest-in-Charge to the Reverend Lauren Lukason, who has been serving as our Bridge Priest since last year. The Vestry met, discussed, and voted to approve the recommendation. Lauren was on vacation, and upon her return had to tend to family affairs. Therefore, the Wardens at Trinity Wrentham and I were able to meet with Lauren yesterday to formally deliver the offer, which she accepted.
We remain in collaboration with Trinity Wrentham for another two years (having entered into collaboration last year). The Priest-in-Charge position is a three-year contract and we could choose to call Lauren as our Rector during, or at the end of, that period. We could also choose to extend our collaboration with Trinity.
I want to express my sincere appreciation for the work of the Search Committee. They were tireless and very thorough in their efforts. Thank you Cindy Bergevine, John de Ris, Shirley Instasi, Jennifer Ooi, Chris Schneider, and Amy Van Dell!
And, many thanks to all of our volunteers who have sustained us during this period of transition.
With gratitude,
Tina Shinnick, Warden
Rector Search Committee
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The following parishioners have graciously volunteered to serve on the Rector Search Committee:
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Search Committee Prayer
Heavenly Father, we the beloved community of St. Mark’s place before you the entire search process, the discernment of our actions and decisions, and our hopes in the outcome. Grant us patience as we search for the right person to enter into communion with us. Help us to accept that all things will happen in your time.
Lord Christ, we know that we rest in your compassionate grace in this moment. Help us to listen to each other gracefully.
Holy Spirit, we offer ourselves for your guidance. Join us as we gather in prayerful fellowship.
Lord Christ, we know that we rest in your compassionate grace in this moment. Help us to listen to each other gracefully.
Holy Spirit, we offer ourselves for your guidance. Join us as we gather in prayerful fellowship.
Questions?
Your questions and feedback are always welcomed. Please speak to a committee member or contact them by emailing [email protected]