While we start the process of finding a new rector, there are plans in place to continue our inspiring worship and engaging fellowship and activities. We anticipate many wonderful gatherings in our future and look forward to great things to come!
VISITING CLERGY: We will have visiting clergy serve our parish each Sunday. Click here for a schedule.
ECCT: Formal discussions with ECCT (the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, our local diocese) are ongoing. There is a congregation meeting scheduled for January 15 where the vestry will provide an update of the search process.
THE VESTRY: The Vestry meets monthly and will be the Search Committee, interacting with representatives from ECCT (the Diocese) as we go through this process. Current vestry members are: 2022-2023 Vestry Committee Susan Leonard, Senior Warden, Michael Hagans, Junior Warden, Sandy Beatty, Beth Brause, Sheward Hagerty, Caroline Herrick, Rob Hutchison, Cindy McNamara, Lisa Ste. Marie, Chris Robinson, Virginia Syombathy, Anthony Leonard, Treasurer, Bob Donahue, Gabrielle Johnson, Delegates, Susan Pogue, Alternate Delegate.
WARDENS: During this time, the Senior Warden (Susan Leonard) and Junior Warden (Michael Haggans) are the points of contact for this call process, and will coordinate with CEC staff to oversee church operations.
PASTORAL CARE:If you are in need of immediate support or sustenance, please contact the Church office first at (203) 453-2279. Any parishioner may call at any time, day or night. Outside of office hours, or if you cannot get through to the parish administrator, follow the instructions on the voicemail. There is always a lay minister and a priest on call. Help includes hospital visits, transportation, delivering meals and providing at home communion. Click here for more information about Pastoral Care.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):Link here to a document with more detailed information about the process.
If you have questions, please feel free to call the Church Office (203-453-2279) or email admin@christchurchguilford.org. Vestry contacts are Senior Warden (Susan Leonard) and Junior Warden (Michael Haggans). You can always talk with any members of the vestry.