I was born and raised in the Montreal, Canada area. We were raised in the Anglican church, St. Barnabas, where all of us McKinnons served either in the choir or as crucifers, as well as youth groups. I earned a B.A.SC in industrial engineering and then went to work for a large telecommunications manufacturer. They transferred me to […]
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The Vestry voted through email this past week and elected Beth Crow to serve as Chair of the Search Committee. Since Beth is currently serving as Senior Warden, the Diocese recommends that the Junior Warden, Bill Sena, work with the newly elected Chair to select the remaining members of the Search Committee. The Vestry will
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the Vestry
Hannah Harris grew up at Nativity, after joining with her family in the mid-1990’s. She served as a pre-school Sunday School teacher while in high school, then took a brief break from Nativity while she was away from Raleigh during college and just after graduation. When she returned to Raleigh, she returned as a Sunday School
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From the VestryDuring our November 14 Vestry meeting, the Vestry reviewed the list of Search Committee candidates with the intention of selecting a Chair. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, a quorum was not present, so the vote had to be delayed. The Vestry will vote by email over the next week and the name of the Chair
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the VestryNativity’s first week during this transitional period went very smoothly. We had good attendance for both services this Sunday, November 5, including two baptisms. It was also heart-warming to see and hear a larger-than-usual choir, including one of the youngest members ever: Zuzu Booth. The Senior and Junior Wardens are working on the presentation for
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the VestryWhile choosing leadership for a church is similar to secular search processes in some ways, it is also vastly different. It is a spiritual process. It is a prime time for renewal in the congregation. It is a time when new leadership comes forth and new connections are made with the bishop and the wider
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the Vestry
Last Sunday, October 29, Stephanie delivered her last sermon as Rector of Nativity, receiving a standing ovation from the congregation. During the service, Stephanie led us through the Ending a Pastoral Relationship and Leave-taking from a Congregation liturgy, at which time she returned to the Vestry such items as the church keys, the parish register
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For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. … A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. … A time to
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the VestryCelebrating Rector Stephanie Allen We will be celebrating the ministry of our wonderful Rector Stephanie Allen on Sunday, October 29 following the 10:30 am service with a pot-luck meal. (Please note there will, of course, be cake!) We are so excited for Stephanie’s next adventure and ask that you hold her and her family in
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the VestryYour Vestry met this past Tuesday evening to begin discussing the steps we as a church must take in the days and months before and following Stephanie’s departure. First on the agenda is planning a celebration potluck luncheon on Sunday, October 29, following the 10:30 service. We have created a SignUp Genius for you to
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the Vestry