A visual celebration of the ministry of The Very Rev. William Thomas Deneke and The Rev. Dr. Deborah Silver at Holy Trinity Parish, Decatur, Georgia.
Holy Trinity Parish is an Episcopal church that serves Decatur and the Atlanta area in many ways. We are a community centered on prayer and ministry. All people of all ages are welcome. We hope you'll join us!
Register Online Now for Vacation Bible School
There's a little time left to register for ReNEW: The Green VBS! You can register online now by clicking this link. We look forward to seeing you at VBS!
Parish Family Weekend Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the Holy Trinity Parish Family Weekend at Camp Mikell, September 24-26, 2010. You may download the registration form (PDF) to print and complete, or you may register online. We hope to see you there!
Holy Trinity Parish Interim Period Update
June 27, 2010
It has been almost a month since our farewell celebration for Bill and Deborah on Trinity Sunday. The vestry met on June 22, 2010, and a portion of that meeting was devoted to a discussion of Loren B. Mead's book, A Change of Pastors. In our May meeting, the vestry had decided to read the book as a group. Here is some information about Loren B. Mead and his book.
"Loren B. Mead, an ordained Episcopal priest, is an educator, consultant, and author who works to strengthen religious institutions, especially local congregations. Loren has collaborated with lay people, clergy, executives and bishops, teachers and others committed to ministry. Professionally, Loren Mead served as an Episcopal parish priest for fifteen years... In 1974 he founded the Alban Institute, Inc., developing its national, multi-denominational work of research, publishing education, and consulting... Since 1994, Loren has been consulting, writing, and teaching independently." (Source)
"In this revised edition, A Change of Pastors, Mead shares the wisdom he gained from 35 years of studying congregations... A Change of Pastors [is] crucial for any congregation undergoing or about to undergo a change of pastors. In the midst of this transition, there is no doubt that your congregation will find a new pastor. But this book will help you to do more than merely find a hired hand to manage the preaching and the worship. You will discover what God wants you to be and do. You will find a new commitment to ministry. And you will find the pastor who will help make that ministry happen." (Source)
The vestry will conclude its discussion of the book in its July meeting. Then in August, the Reverend Canon Richard Callaway will meet with the vestry. Canon Callaway is the Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Atlanta and responsible for overseeing parishes in transition. On September 12, 2010, he will join us for worship and hold a forum during the Christian Formation hour to discuss the upcoming search process.
We are on our way in our journey. Please continue to be in prayer for all during this period.
Holy Trinity Parish has a commitment to the people of Haiti through our Outreach programs. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office at 404-377-2622 or email Fr. Deneke at deneke@htparish.com.
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