One of the vows clergy make at their ordination is to “take your share in the councils of the Church.” This is not idle language! As Christians we believe that God is present when the people gather, and that when the whole church gathers, God can be heard more clearly.

This is why we gather annually for our annual meeting, and then send representatives to our Diocesan convention, where in turn we will send delegates to the general convention of the Episcopal Church and this summer will send our bishop to the Lambeth Conference to meet bishops from across the world.

Our meeting this Sunday is not just a “business meeting” it is a prayerful and spiritual act that is directly connected to the work of the diocese, the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion around the world.

This is why we hold our annual meeting after worship, as the continuation of this prayerful Holy Act.

God is present in that moment and God will be more present if you are there. Yes you! So please join us as we gather to pray, and reflect and share about the future of Memorial Church and the whole Church.