Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
In October, 2018, the Reverend Dr. Matthew T. Seddon, the Third Rector of St. John's, accepted a call to become the Rector of Christ Church Anglican/Episcopal Church in Mexico City. Thus began our journey searching for a new Rector.
For several months, we worked with Supply Priests in the Austin area to continue our Sunday services. Our own Reverend Victoria Mason, Deacon, supported our pastoral care needs and presided at services that did not require a Priest. We ae deeply grateful to The Reverend Ben Long, The Reverend David Beer, the Reverend Albert Rodriguez, and others who presided at our Holy Eucharist services during this time.
In April, 2019, we were blessed with the arrival of the Reverend Ann McLemore as our Interim Rector. Rev. Ann has served parishes in Florida, Mississippi, and in Cancun, Mexico; and she has received special training in the unique ministry of the Interim Rector. She will help to guide us through the Search process.
This past summer, we completed the Congregational Assessment Tool survey, also known as the "Holy Cow!" survey. The results of this survey were shared with the Parish in July. This led to the preparation of a Parish Profile, to be published on the Diocese of Texas web site. We will provide a link to the profile as soon as it is available.
For several months, we worked with Supply Priests in the Austin area to continue our Sunday services. Our own Reverend Victoria Mason, Deacon, supported our pastoral care needs and presided at services that did not require a Priest. We ae deeply grateful to The Reverend Ben Long, The Reverend David Beer, the Reverend Albert Rodriguez, and others who presided at our Holy Eucharist services during this time.
In April, 2019, we were blessed with the arrival of the Reverend Ann McLemore as our Interim Rector. Rev. Ann has served parishes in Florida, Mississippi, and in Cancun, Mexico; and she has received special training in the unique ministry of the Interim Rector. She will help to guide us through the Search process.
This past summer, we completed the Congregational Assessment Tool survey, also known as the "Holy Cow!" survey. The results of this survey were shared with the Parish in July. This led to the preparation of a Parish Profile, to be published on the Diocese of Texas web site. We will provide a link to the profile as soon as it is available.