In seminary, we read a book called "The Business of All Believers." It's a series of essays by theologian Richard Norris about church leadership. Some of us are elected, ordained, or volunteered (or "volun-told") for positions of leadership, but by no means does that make the rest of us mere followers! We are all followers of Jesus, of course; we are also all leaders. The business of all believers is to lead by example - what Norris calls "holy living."

Our Annual meeting at the end of this month truly is "The Business of all Believers." It's a moment where we gather and direct our attention to the administration of this parish. We elect new Vestry members and delegates to diocesan convention. We hear a presentation about the budget. It's important that we gather to take care of business prayerfully and transparently. But as I see it, the most important task that day is to re-commit to the business of all believers: God's mission for us at St. Paul's and this holy life we live together.

I can't wait to see you then!

Sunday, January 25th
10:00 AM Combined Worship & Annual Meeting

Peace,

Rev. Annie