A Message from the Wardens

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A Message from the Wardens

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

We want you to know that All Saints is navigating this challenging time very well, all things considered. We have systems in place to safely carry out bill paying, payroll, and other essential functions. The Vestry is involved in reaching out across the parish to see that we are all connected and well cared for, and we will be having our regular monthly meeting via a Zoom teleconference in a few days. The Facilities Committee remains in charge of the Sanctuary Preservation and Readiness Project (SPRP), with meetings by phone. Our financial reserves continue to be managed by West Coast Financial in an agreed to and recently reviewed mix of stocks and bonds, and the SPRP funds are all invested in money market accounts.

We are now meeting with Rev. Aimée once a week by phone, so that we three can support each other and also quickly deal with any issues that arise. Aimée has done a terrific job of providing worship and spiritual resources for us, including virtual worship each Sunday, several opportunities for online connection and prayer each week, and a host of other resources you can find on our website. Rev. Vicki is coordinating the match-up of folks that need some help with folks able to help, and Fr. Paul (along with Aimée and Vicki) continues to look after our pastoral needs. Our dedicated lay staff is working away as usual, mostly remotely.

There really is not much else for us to do, other than stay safe and centered, be kind to each other, and await the end of this trying time.

One thing that is important relates to those who support All Saints financially through weekly offerings (envelopes or other). Please do keep those offerings flowing. You can send us checks by mail, or you can make donations by credit card on the website (lower right-hand corner of the main page, “Donate Now” button). Even better, you can contact our staff accountant Cynthia Breen, to arrange a regular, automatic payment; this can be an automated debit to your bank account (ACH) or a regular credit card payment. She is working remotely, so please initiate contact by email and then set up a time to talk as needed.

Blessings,

George Ittner
Tom Mack