It is with deepest joy and pleasure that I announce to you that The Reverend Pamela Jane Mott has been elected as the next Rector of Saint Mary’s Church.  Pam is currently serving as the Canon Pastor at Trinity Cathedral in Portland , Oregon and our plan is for her first services to be conducted on the weekend of October 2 & 3, 2004.

On July 8^th the Vestry received the recommendation from the Search Committee that we elect The Reverend Mott as our next rector.  Accordingly, the Vestry invited Pamela to visit with us, which she was able to do July 15^th through 17^th.  After discussion with her, study of background materials and prayerful deliberation we elected her rector.

In speaking with Pam she said,” I am honored by your decision to call me.  I look forward to getting to know you, and being part of Saint Mary’s community of faith.  St. Mary’s has already had such lively play in my imagination and prayer, that I feel like I have already been partly there!”

Both Pam and I want to thank the Search Committee for the work they have done on behalf of our community.  It is through their prayerful diligence that this process has been brought to such a joyful conclusion. Special thanks to Chairperson Hal Hultgren and our Consultant the Reverend Paul Twelves for the guidance they have provided these past many months.  

As we proceed through this transition in the coming weeks, I seek your prayers and support for Pam as she travels across the country and for Saint Mary’s as we prepare for her arrival.

Faithfully,

Bev Hall

Senior Warden, Saint Mary’s Church