2018 PARISH BOOKLET...companionship, is a term developed from the Good Shepherd caring for His sheep. While our ministerial staff provides this care to our congregation, as the church

2018PARISH

BOOKLET

Find Comfort Here

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T H E E P I S C O PA L C H U R C H O F T H E T R A N S F I G U R AT I O N

Welcome to Transfiguration, Vail Valley’s 2018 Parish Booklet! This

year marks the 44th year Christians have gathered in the Anglican

and Episcopalian tradition to worship, serve and celebrate Jesus

Christ in Eagle County, Colorado. Set against the majestic backdrop

of the Gore Range, nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain west,

our congregation follows Jesus through the drama of His divine life.

Enclosed within the following few pages is everything you need to know

in 2018 regarding our church’s leadership, locations and calendar.

Come join us this year as we apprentice with Jesus, learning from

the Master how to work, play, love and serve in His name. Come find

comfort here, our core theme for this year’s teachings, ministries and

programs. And certainly come meet some of the most interesting and

fun people in the world, and you don’t have to look too far to find them….

they are sitting on either side when you come to worship, gather and

serve. May God bless all these events listed here with the presence of

our Risen Lord, and through them may we find our way home.

Warmly in the Lord,

Father Brooks Keith

Rector, The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Vail Valley

1. Clergy, Staff & Vestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Directions & Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Leadership Reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. 2018 Ministry Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5. 2017 Annual Parish Meeting Report . . . . . 20

6. Vestry Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22



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CLERGY, STAFF & VESTRY

The Reverend Stuart Brooks Keith IIIRector

(970) 376-1647 • [email protected]

The Reverend Emily Brooks LukanichAssociate Rector


The Reverend Steve BairdDeacon


The Reverend Mark HuggenvikVicar Emeritus

Mike WilliamsSenior Warden

Current:

Michael Brownlee

Ned Gwathmey

Sandi Kinsley

Molly Macauley

John Power

Arlen Holter, Junior Warden - Vail

Bonnie Marlette, Junior Warden - Edwards

Shawna Knauf - Parish Treasurer

Susan Mitchell - Vestry Clerk

Terry Smith - Assistant Parish Treasurer

Retiring:

Jim Haeffner

Jayme Rinn

Larry Trotter

Robert Schilling

Steve Wodlinger

Clergy

Vestry

Staff

Margie CiaccioParish Administrator


Denise DelaneyDirector of Pastoral Care


Mary CottonDirector of Children’s Ministries


Rebecca CottonYouth Minister


Jan GovreauDirector of Music


Barbie HuggenvikDirector of Wedding Ministries


Kimberly BrewsterParish Bookkeeper


Katie CampbellDirector of Communications


DIRECTIONS & FACTS

1 Vail Interfaith Chapel19 Vail Road Vail, CO 81657Phone: (970) 476-3347www.vailchapel.com

Directions to Vail Chapel: I-70 to exit 176 (main Vail exit). Travel south (towards the ski mountain) through two roundabouts and continue on Vail Road. At the Stop Sign intersection, continue straight. You will see the chapel on your right just past the First Bank.

2 Edwards Interfaith Chapel& Community Center32138 US-6, Edwards, CO 81632Phone: (970) 376-5320www.edwardsinterfaithchapel.org

Directions to Edwards Chapel: I-70 to exit 163. Head south on Edwards Access Road through two roundabouts to the stoplight at High-way 6. Turn right onto Highway 6 and drive approximately 2 miles to the Edwards Interfaith Chapel, which will be on your left.

3 The Chapel at Beaver Creek33 Elk Track Road, Beaver Creek, CO 81620Phone: (970) 845-9449www.beavercreekchapel.com

Directions to The Chapel at Beaver Creek: I-70 to exit 167. Travel south through three roundabouts and continue south to the Beaver Creek Resort gated entrance. Once through the gate, continue heading south up Village Road approximately 1 mile, past Beaver Creek Village. Just past Beaver Creek Lodge and the entrance to the Village Hall parking lot, go under the bridge and the Chapel will be on your left.


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LEADERSHIP REFLECTIONS

Reverend Stuart Brooks Keith III

The Reverend Emily Lukanich, Associate Rector

Every time I think about Transfiguration, I smile with joy! The beautiful images of 2017 cascade in my memory…children tearing through the Sunday morning post-worship greeting line to get to snacks, friends and laughter…another epic Christmas Pageant setting lifetime memories of Christian celebration forward towards the 22nd century…teenagers gathering in respect and warm support as they study scripture and ask the hard questions of young adulthood…four generations gathering in dynamic Christian community during candlelit 12th Night Epiphany worship, a packed Easter Brunch, panoramic Mountaintop worship with baptisms and Mother Emily’s Institution, the most energetic Animal Blessing ever, a moving and emotional Senior Sunday, July 4th pancakes and patriotic worship, a warm Advent Saint Nicholas celebration with Saint Nick and the Dickens Carolers…adults diligently studying the scriptures several times weekly…and all the Baptisms, Weddings and Memorials which mark the healthy and dynamic pulse of the Body of Christ.

In 2018 Transfiguration proclaims another Year of the Lord, staking our claim as a proactive congregational partner to our amazing community! We focus this year upon the profound, powerful and poignant comfort of a loving God made available through the sovereignty of Jesus Christ and His gift of the Holy Spirit. In 2018 we call upon Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the Great Physician of our souls and bodies as we continue our lifetime apprenticeship at His feet, and serve as His ambassadors to a world so desperately in need of His divine love. 2018 continues our expanded staff and leadership footprint as we conduct this work together, will witness a renewed focus upon mission and outreach, will include the final episcopal visit of Bishop Robert O’Neill as our diocesan bishop, and the October election of his successor. The remainder of 2018 plans rests in God’s divine purposes, to be revealed to us in His good time. While we don’t always know God’s plans, we know they are higher, better and more adventurous than our own designs. To Him be the Glory forever and ever! May 2018 truly be the Year of our Lord here at ECOT!!

The blessings that I have received from ECOT in 2017 are too many to count. We have had a unbelievably busy year and joyful year. I give thanks daily for the trust and confidence you have placed in me over the last 12 months and I am excited to see how our life as a congregation continues to grow.

In 2017 we began a new worship service on Sunday evenings. The Gathering offers Evening Prayer, Fellowship over a Meal and Christian Education for all ages, with the help of a dedicated group of volunteers we have created a lovely time to pray and grow together. Wondering Women is off to a great start and the discussion always leaves us wanting more when we are done. I enjoy preaching, teaching and serving alongside Brooks, Steve, Jan, Mary,

Rebecca, Margie, Kimberly, Sara and Katie over the past year as they have helped me learn about this parish and community. My family and I know that we have found a home here and for that we are grateful.

Now that our feet are firmly on the ground here in Eagle County, I am so excited about the new opportunities to know Jesus Christ better and to make Him known here. I am looking forward to growing The Gathering and Wondering Women. I am excited for new possibilities for serving our community and the new partnerships that are developing.

Thank you for helping us find our new home and our parish family.

Deacon Steven Baird

Denise Delaney, Pastoral Care

Your Deacon had a memorable 2017. The cancer I would rather forget. But the outpouring of love and support from all of Transfiguration I can never forget. Thank you one and all for your continued prayers, hugs and love.

Illness and its treatment cut into my ability to serve you. It felt very strange not to be with you on mission trips. But also satisfying to see others pick up the mantle. That’s always been my goal, motivate not just do. Though not personally involved it is great to report return trips to Back 2 Back in Mexico and to the Rosenberg Texas area. Mission and Outreach continues substantial funding of a range of local and non local mission partners.

A July weekend with Father Brooks at the Norfolk Naval

Base provided just the diversion I needed. CVN 78, USS Gerald R. Ford, became the US Navy’s newest ship with the commissioning. She is also the lead carrier in the newest class. She is also very very large so touring was an effort but worth every stair we climbed.

I write this from the Ocean Reef Club in Florida on an brief escape from cold weather. Accompanied by Karen and my sister Linda, we are following the adventures of the good knight bestowed upon us at 12th Night. Sir Epiphinus and all down here greet you. Ask Father Brooks if you would like to see pictures.

Thank you again for all you have done and blessings to all.

“Pastoral Care”, caring for persons with God’s love and companionship, is a term developed from the Good Shepherd caring for His sheep. While our ministerial staff provides this care to our congregation, as the church grows, they cannot provide all the support needed because the needs are many.

During 2017 we have formed a “Care Team”, comprised of ECOT volunteers who are trained in pastoral caregiving. Care Team members will receive calls and will initiate contact with ECOT members undergoing personal difficulties.

These life difficulties may include additional stress, financial concerns, religious struggles, loneliness, death, divorce, illness, loss of physical ability, loss of job or home, tragedy or trauma, and tensions in family relationships.

We are just getting off the ground and will expand our Care Team coverage during 2018. Care Team Members: Karen Baird, Kathy Bellamy, Nancy Current, Arlen Holter, Betsy Holter, Jim McVey, J.P. Power, Robert Schilling, August Smirl, Lynda Tasillo.


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Mary Cotton, Children’s Ministry

Rebecca Cotton, Youth Minister

Matthew 19:14 . . . Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.”

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is the inspiration for our children’s faith formation, and brings our children close to Jesus in a profound way. CGS offers scripture and liturgical presentations in a manner that elicits a response of innate joy in our youngest children, and intrigues our older children as they learn about God’s plan for salvation and their place in God’s kingdom.

In 2017, our Lenten after-school faith formation program gave our Kinder – 5th graders a chance to build friendships and study the Bible in addition to weekly Sunday school. Our summer camp hosted over 20 children, 4 of whom received scholarships thanks to your gifts of time, talent and treasure. Little Lambs, our Mom’s Morning Out for toddlers, introduces our youngest members to Jesus through songs, prayer,

books, and learning to treat one another with love. Our Acolyte program is continuing to grow- we added 7 children and youth this year to our team!

Looking forward, our middle school and high school youth will continue to help our children To Know Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and to Make Him Known through volunteering as Sunday school helpers, nursery helpers, and working as summer camp counselors. In 2018, I look forward to celebrating traditional events such as our annual Easter worship and Easter egg hunt, the Vail 4th of July parade, and the Christmas Pageant. And, as Sarah Givens continues to offer Holy Yoga to adults, I plan to provide additional after-school programs so parents can participate in this Bible based practice.

Thank you for making Sunday mornings a priority for your families, and for supporting the newest generation of Christians on their journey of faith.

Greetings all! I am thrilled to be back at this church, and I thank you for the warm welcome you have given me and for your support of ECOT’s youth ministry.

Since July, our youth ministry has had an exciting six months filled with coffee, new friends, deepening our relationships with God, and building community with one another! We’ve recruited 11 volunteers, hosted 32 of our youth at least once at a youth ministry event, and welcomed 20 of our youths’ friends at these events. We’ve read the bible to learn about other teenagers’ walks with God, supported ECOT’s Texas mission team with care packages, and partnered with other Vail Valley youth groups to host a super fun game night at WECMRD.

In 2018, we will continue to have the weekly youth groups, coffee hours, biannual youth retreats, fun activities, and volunteer opportunities that made 2017 successful. We

will host the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper for a youth mission fundraiser and celebrate our graduating seniors in May. We will also offer summer mission opportunities for middle and high school students and teach a high school confirmation class in preparation for the bishop’s last visit in December.

One of my goals this year is to build the foundation for a more sustainable youth ministry program at ECOT. To that end, I am working a) to build a Youth Ministry Team to provide direction, support, and accountability to the youth ministry, b) to equip volunteers to serve as leaders and mentors to our youth, and c) to offer youth opportunities to take ownership and responsibility for this program. With God’s help, these steps will better enable us to equip our youth to know Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and to make Him known. Thank you all for your support of this ministry!

Margie Ciaccio, Parish Administrator

Katie Campbell, Communications

2017 seems to have come and gone in a flash! A very busy year, with two new full-time positions added to our staff, Associate Rector Mother Emily and Director of Youth Ministries, Rebecca Cotton. I am so grateful to God for bringing such highly qualified individuals to our team and to our congregation. In 2017, I attended a two-week course in Nashville, TN, which was attended by clergy and parish administrators from across the country.

In 2018 I will continue to work towards my certification in

Church Business Administration, allowing me to better serve ECOT and you, our church family. I am also attending a four-year bible study course. All my studies and interactions with fellow administrators, students and co-workers has allowed me to grow in my abilities, skills and relationships with all of you, but most importantly, has developed my personal relationship with God. Afterall, the ECOT mission statement says it perfectly: “To know Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and to make Him known.”

2017 was a year of stabilization and expansion for Transfiguration. As we embarked on the second year of implementation of new and expanded marketing and communication efforts, our community became more involved with increased attendance Easter services, the annual Mountain Top Worship Service, Advent Night and more. I hope that you enjoy catching up on Transfiguration’s activities, events, services, new staff, worship, faith, youth and children’s ministries.

Looking ahead at the new year, our communications efforts will stabilize again and continue to provide information to you that you desire and need, that deepen your faith, that encourage an inspire you, and that help further Transfiguration’s mission. We will continue radio messages on KZYR, post sermons on YouTube, get great photography for our photo bank, send weekly emails, and measure our success. Thank you for the opportunity to continue serving the Transfiguration community!


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Mike Williams, Senior Warden

The purpose of the ECOT’s Vestry is to function as a board of directors who oversee the long-term operations of the parish itself as well as her relationship with the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado. As your Senior Warden I have two basic responsibilities; One, to serve as an advisor and confidant to our Clergy and, Two, to chair the Vestry and guide/administer its’ relationship to the functionality of our parish as well as the relationship with the diocese.

The year kicked off with a very focused Policy Governance introduction aimed at bringing our three new vestry members up to speed with our method of functionality. As the year progressed we created a short-term mission group to assist in the clean-up and restoration of the flood-ravaged Houston area, succeeding in restoring a residence for a family whose home had been inundated with flood waters. Another success was the Thanksgiving Dinner which we

co-hosted with our Edwards Chapel Latino congregation Inglesia Apostolocia, feeding 132 people with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Our final accomplishment was the approval of the annual budget for 2018. I want to commend Terry Smith, Shawna Knauff and the Finance Committee for the many hours that they spent preparing this budget, weighing the needs of all of our activities and allocating the resources accordingly. That document was forwarded to each of the Vestry and was discussed at length before final approval.

To each of you, I extend an invitation to be part of this important part of our parish life. You are all welcome to attend and participate in our discussions concerning the on-going oversight and governance of our Church.

Thank you for your support!

Arlen Holter, Vail Junior Warden

Bonnie Marlette, Edwards Junior Warden

The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration continued to serve the Vail community through its two locations in 2017. In Father Brooks’ 23-year tenure, Transfiguration has been known for its traditional worship and the breadth of its service programs. Mission trips to both Texas and Mexico were well staffed and a success.

This past year Bible studies occurred in Vail on Tuesday mornings. Transfiguration took the lead in the ecumenical 4th of July service and pancake breakfast attended by 125

persons. There was an increase in the number of baptisms, weddings, and memorial services as well.

The addition to the staff of Transfiguration of Mother Emily allowed Father Brooks to deal with other matters. She also started the 5 p.m. service in Edwards and a weekly women’s coffee group.

This year should bring additional growth in all areas.

Greetings fellow Parishioners & a Happy New Year.

It’s been an honor to serve as the Jr Warden in Edwards for my second year in the 3 year term. The congregation in Edwards is growing. We see new visitors almost every week and have an average attendance of about 110 per Sunday. In addition to the regular Sunday morning worship, this year Edwards has started a new 5pm Evening Prayer

Service. Mother Emily leads this peaceful service followed by dinner and round table Episcopalian bible study. Drop in one Sunday if you haven’t had a chance to do so already! My role as Jr Warden is to listen to the suggestions, concerns and feedback from our congregation and communicate that to the Vestry. I am available at church, by phone or email for anyone who would like to share their voice.


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MARCH 1Holy Yoga & Lenten After School Faith & FriendsEagle (location and time TBD)


MARCH 11The Gathering with Eucharist5:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

MARCH 14Lenten SupperBeaver Creek Chapel


MARCH 21Lenten SupperBeaver Creek Chapel


HOLY WEEKMARCH 25Palm Sunday with Youth Passion Gospel

MARCH 28Holy Wednesday - Stations of the Cross12:30 pm • Vail Interfaith Chapel5:30 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

FEBRUARY 11The Gathering with Eucharist5:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

FEBRUARY 13Romantic Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Youth Mission Fundraiser5:00 - 7:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

FEBRUARY 14Ash Wednesday12:00 pm • Imposition of Ashes • Vail Interfaith Chapel12:00 pm • Imposition of Ashes • Edwards Interfaith Chapel1:30 - 3:30 pm • Ashes to Go • Vail Village and Beaver Creek6:30 pm • Eagle (Location TBD)

FEBRUARY 21Lenten SupperBeaver Creek Chapel

FEBRUARY 28Lenten SupperBeaver Creek Chapel

2018 MINISTRY CALENDAR

FEBRUARY

JANUARYJANUARY 28Annual Parish Meeting

MARCH


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JUNE 3 - 9High School YES Mission Trip to West Virginia

JUNE 10The Gathering with Eucharist5:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

JUNE 17Father’s Day

MAY 13Mother’s Day

The Gathering with Eucharist5:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

MAY 20Pentecost SundaySenior SundayWelcome Summer BBQ Picnic

MAY 28Memorial Day — Office Closed

APRIL 1Easter Sunday6:00 am • Sunrise Service, Eagle’s Nest8:00 am • Festival Eucharist • Vail Interfaith Chapel10:00 am • Festival Eucharist • Edwards Interfaith Chapel11:30 am • Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt, Edwards2:30 pm • Mountaintop Service, Eagle’s Nest

APRIL 2Office Closed

APRIL 7Holy Yoga Retreat (childcare provided)Edwards Interfaith Chapel (time TBD)

APRIL 8The Gathering with Eucharist5:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

APRIL 20 - 22Quest Spring Youth RetreatFrontier Ranch in Buena Vista

HOLY WEEK (continued)

MARCH 29Maundy Thursday6:00 – 8:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith ChapelFootwashing and simple supper

The Watch9:00 pm – 7:00 am (March 30) • Vail Interfaith Chapelat chapels and home

MARCH 30Good Friday12:00 pm • Ecumenical Worship • Vail Interfaith Chapel6:00 – 8:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel with Prayer

MARCH 31Holy Saturday – The Great Vigil of Easter Festival Eucharist7:30 pm • Vail Interfaith Chapel

APRILJUNE

MAY


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AUGUST

JULY

AUGUST 5Annual Mountain Top Service & Brunch10:00 am • Eagle’s NestBrunch to follow (Location TBD)

AUGUST 6 - 9Children’s Summer Camp8:30 am – 3:00 pm Daily • Beaver Creek Chapel

AUGUST 12The Gathering with Eucharist5:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

AUGUST 26Backpack Blessing10:00 am • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

JULY 44th of July8:00 am • Pancake Breakfast9:00 am • Worship Service, Vail Interfaith Chapel 10:00 am • Town of Vail Parade

JULY 8The Gathering with Eucharist5:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

JULY 10Hymn Sing at both services

JULY 22 - 27Middle and High School YES Mission Trip to Denver

OCTOBER

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER 7Feast of St. Francis Animal BlessingFisher Residence, Gypsum

OCTOBER 14The Gathering with Eucharist5:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

OCTOBER 28Halloween Costume Blessing10:00 am • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

SEPTEMBER 3Labor Day — Office Closed

SEPTEMBER 9Sundae Sunday Children’s Sunday School Kick Off



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DECEMBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER 2First Sunday of Advent

DECEMBER 9Second Sunday of Advent


NOVEMBER 4All Saints’ Day

NOVEMBER 5All Souls Day12:00 pm • Vail Interfaith Chapel

NOVEMBER 10All Parish Dinner and VPAA Performance5:00 pm • Beaver Creek Chapel

NOVEMBER 11The Gathering with Eucharist5:00 pm • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

NOVEMBER 17Salvation Army Thanksgiving Basket Preparation and Delivery

NOVEMBER 18Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan10:00 am • Edwards Interfaith Chapel

NOVEMBER 22Thanksgiving Day – Office Closed (November 23 & 24) JANUARY

JANUARY 1New Year’s Day — Office Closed

JANUARY 2745th Celebration Lunch and Annual Parish Meeting

DECEMBER 16Third Sunday of Advent

DECEMBER 23Fourth Sunday of Advent

DECEMBER 24Christmas Eve1:30 pm • Christmas Pageant with Eucharist, Edwards Interfaith Chapel4:30 pm • Festival Eucharist, Beaver Creek Chapel8:30 pm • Festival Eucharist, Vail Interfaith Chapel10:30 pm • Festival Eucharist, Beaver Creek ChapelOffice Closed

DECEMBER 25Christmas Day10:00 am • Festival Eucharist, Vail Interfaith ChapelOffice Closed

DECEMBER 26Office Closed

DECEMBER 31New Year’s Eve – Office Closed


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2017 ANNUAL PARISH MEETING REPORT

The Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration followed the Sunday Edwards worship service and began at the conclusion of the congregational luncheon. Fr. Brooks Keith’s State of the Parish Address took place during the sermon of the worship service. Fr. Brooks called the meeting to order and opened with a prayer. Fr. Brooks appointed Suzanne Hoffman as Parliamentarian and Margie Ciaccio as Clerk. Fr. Brooks noted that a quorum was present. After review of the minutes from the 42nd Celebration Lunch and Annual Meeting on January 31st, 2016, a motion was made by Jim McVey to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Lynda Tasillo and passed unanimously.

Senior Warden:Fr. Brooks motioned to nominate Mike Williams as Senior Warden for a second year. Many congregants seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Candidates for Vestry:Fr. Brooks introduced the 2017-2019 Vestry candidates Michael Brownlee (not present), Ned Gwathmey, and Steve Wodlinger (not present). John Knauf motioned to open the floor for nominations. Hearing no nominations from the floor, Molly Macaulay motioned to close the floor. Dick Gilbert seconded and the motion passed unanimously. John Knauf motioned to vote by slate. Carolyn Moorman seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Bonnie Marlette motioned to elect the slate. Anne Breckheimer seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Those present then welcomed Michael, Ned, and Steve to the Vestry.

Vestry Member Retiring:Fr. Brooks recognized and thanked Suzanne Hoffman for her dedicated and faithful service to our congregation as an ECOT Vestry member. Fr. Brooks and those remaining Vestry members present commissioned the new Vestry Members. Prayer Book/Bible will be given to Suzanne Hoffman.

Treasurer’s Report:Jim Haeffner reviewed the financial report as presented in the Annual Report on pages 12-14 of the 2017 Parish Booklet distributed to all participants.

Recognitions:Susan Mitchell recognized Deacon Steve Baird and his many volunteer contributions to ECOT. A standing ovation for Deacon Steve followed. Fr. Brooks honored Judy Fonda, Jim Haeffner, and Dan Smith with Rector’s Crosses for their contributions to our congregation and our community; specifically, Dan Smith who heads and leads the Mountain Rescue team, and Judy Fonda who contributes her time and resources for the Prayer Shawl Ministry program which has distributed christening blankets and over 450 prayers shawls around the world.

Fr. Brooks and the current Vestry members prayed over our new Vestry member Ned Gwathmey and retiring Vestry member, Suzanne Hoffman.

Mother Emily Lukanich closed the meeting with prayer. Bob Egan motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dick Gilbert. Upon unanimous agreement, Fr. Brooks adjourned the meeting at 12:49 pm.

Respectfully,Margie CiaccioMeeting Clerk

Edwards Interfaith Chapel and Community Center, Edwards, CO

January 29, 2017 • 12:06 pm


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VESTRY CANDIDATES

Visit us at www.EpiscopalVail.comPlease visit our web site for more information about our programs and ministries.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

How Can We Serve You?

Dick Gyde

Camille ThurstonCamille Thurston moved here in July 1999 and worked for several years as Controller for Charter Sports and Betteridge Jewelers. She is currently a property manager and personal assistant with her own company. She and John joined the ECOT church three years ago with one thing in mind: to give our daughter the rich church community that they both grew up with. And so far, so good! Camille currently volunteers with the EES PTA, Girl Scouts, and among other nonprofit organizations. She desires to volunteer for the Vestry to offer her depth of talent and round out her life experience.

A member of ECOT since 2006, Dick Gyde is married with six children, and has been a full-time resident of the Valley for 17 years. Since retiring in 2005, he has served on numerous nonprofit organizations Boards in the Valley including lengthy service as a Board Member and eventual Chairman of the Board of the Vail Christian High School. He has been an active member of the church, having been involved with several Mission trips.

Prior to retirement Dick served as Chairman of the Board of Cornerstone Brands, a $850MM corporation with catalog/retail brands such as Frontgate, Ballard, and Garnet Hill, amongst others. He also has held various Chairmen/President and CEO positions with Regal Greetings and Gifts, Disney Direct, Quorum, Custom Direct, McKenzie Seeds, Nutri System, and Simplicity Patterns, having specialized in “turnarounds” for troubled companies. Dick also served on the Board of Directors of various companies including Family Christian Stores, Pierre Foods, Sunbelt Nurseries, Check Gallery and Crosstown Traders. Dick earned his B.S. and M.B.A. in Marketing from Michigan State University.

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2018 PARISH BOOKLET...companionship, is a term developed from the Good Shepherd caring for His sheep. While our ministerial staff provides this care to our congregation, as the church