EDOW Overview of Rector Transition Process

Canon Anna Olson recently wrote a brief article for the diocesan website explaining how the Episcopal Diocese of Washington manages rector transitions. Check it out!

A Prayer for Our New Rector

This prayer was written by the Rev. Linda Kaufman, and we have been saying it together on Sundays.

Gracious God, thank you for calling us to St. Thomas’ Parish.

We ask you to guide us in this time as we look for a new rector.

Help us be faithful in this time of preparation and make us ready for a new leader.

Give wisdom to our wardens and vestry as they lead this holy work.

We ask you to help us find the right person, and that even now you would be preparing them for this new work.

We pray all this in the name of our Good Shepherd, Jesus.

Amen.

EDOW Transition Presentation

On Nov. 16, the Rev. Anna Olson, Canon for Faith, Leadership and Collaboration at the Diocese of Washington, visited St. Thomas’ to preach and to share an overview of the clergy leadership transition process as it is currently managed here. Click here to view the slides from her presentation.

Transition Update

We joyfully announce that the Rev. Linda Kaufman will serve as our primary supply clergy during our transition period. She will celebrate and preach at the majority of our worship services for the next several months and be available for pastoral care needs.

The wardens are grateful for Linda’s willingness to step up into this role and very much look forward to working with her.