St. Alban's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes October 12, 2026 Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Wildman Opening Prayer: Shirley Vestry Members Present: Sam Strickler, Carolyn Gentzler, Frank DeCroo, Doug Morrison and Sarah Healy. VIA Zoom: Shirley Others Present: Absent: Diana Knight Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Sam made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Carolyn seconded and the motion carried Approve Minutes: F

St. Alban's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes September 15, 2026 Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Wildman Opening Prayer: Carolyn Vestry Members Present: Sam Strickler, Carolyn Gentzler, Frank DeCroo, Doug Morrison, Shirley Wildman & Diana Knight. Others Present: Absent: Sarah Healy Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Doug made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Carolyn seconded and the motion carried Approve Minutes: Car

Rector’s Ramblings by The Rev. Jim Stewart This will be my last ramblings as your rector at St. Albans. This is a bittersweet time for my family. I have been employed by someone since I was twelve years old and it will be a strange feeling knowing I do not need to get up and go to work anymore. I have spent so many years worried about making a living for my family and paying the bills that I sometimes missed out on the joys of having a family. I intend on sp

St. Alban's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes August 17, 2026 Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Wildman Opening Prayer: Shirley Wildman Vestry Members Present: Sam Strickler, Carolyn Gentzler, Frank DeCroo, Doug Morrison, Shirley Wildman & Diana Knight. Others Present: The Rev. Jim Stewart Absent: Sarah Healy Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Doug Morrison made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Carolyn Gentzler seco

by The Rev. Jim Stewart Life is sometimes such a joy to reflect on and move forward. I have recently found a new love for preaching and look forward to what God has in store for me. I was asked to preach a homily in the park and share the pulpit with two other preachers from the area. It was great to hear their words of encouragement and to share mine. God leads each of us on our own journey and shows the many ways that others see Him. I have spent a lot of ti

St. Alban's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes June 15, 2026 Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Opening Prayer: Vestry Members Present: Sam, Carolyn, Frank, Doug, Shirley, Sarah & Diana. Others Present: The Rev. Jim Stewart Absent: None Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Doug made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Carolyn seconded and the motion carried Approve Minutes: Frank made a motion to approve the minutes from the

by The Rev. Jim Stewart In our country and world today with all the divisions I thought it would be appropriate to give a prayer while we prepare for our futures, as well as learning to live together in peace. This prayer is from St. Benedict. Benedicts Prayer Gracious and Holy God, please give me: Intellect to understand you; diligence to seek you; wisdom to find you; a spirit to know you; a heart to meditate upon you; ears to hear you; eyes to see you; a ton

St. Alban's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes April 20, 2026 Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Opening Prayer: Sam Vestry Members Present: Sam, Carolyn, Frank, Doug, Shirley & Diana. Others Present: The Rev. Jim Stewart & Sarah Healy Absent: None Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Carolyn made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Diana seconded and the motion carried Approve Minutes: Doug made a motion to approve the minut

Rector’s Ramblings June 2026 by The Rev. Jim Stewart Summer is upon us. It is time to get out of the house and explore the beautiful mountains around our area. My wife and I have started a new adventure in collecting and polishing rocks from around our area. This is something both of us have had an interest in since we were very young. I also am ready to get back into wood carving and will need a new supply of wood and horns to continue forward. What an opportunit

St. Alban's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes April 20, 2026 Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Opening Prayer: Doug Vestry Members Present: Sam, Carolyn, Frank, Doug, Shirley & Diana. Others Present: The Rev. Jim Stewart. On Zoom: Sarah Absent: None Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Carolyn made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Diana seconded and the motion carried Approve Minutes: Doug made a motion to approve the

Rector’s Ramblings by The Rev. Jim Stewart In everyone’s lives we must make some hard decisions about where we are and what we need to do. It has come to that time when Sylvia and I must make that decision. I have worked since I was 12 years old at one job or another. The last 44 years I have been involved with the coal and the gas industry as a laborer, operator, mechanic, electrician and measurement technician. These industries take a toll on our lives with th

Rector’s Ramblings By The Rev. Jim Stewart The weather is turning and most people are getting excited for the change from winter to springtime and starting over again. A time to remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent always reminds me of winter when we look and reflect on who we are and pray to God for our families and friends. But as soon as Easter comes, we remember the resurrection and start looking for rebirth around us. Plants, trees, a

St. Alban's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes March 16, 2026 Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Opening Prayer: Carolyn Vestry Members Present: Sam, Carolyn, Frank. Others Present: The Rev. Jim Stewart. On Zoom: Sarah, Doug & Shirley. Absent: Diana Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Carolyn made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Jim seconded and the motion carried Approve Minutes: Doug made a motion to approve the minu

There are times in our church that we find it hard to let go. This month we will lose two of our members. Ann and Andy joined us last year as devoted members and it was a pleasure to have them serve along with all of us. They have been a musical force in our community playing and singing at a few venues as well as for our church at times over the past year. They have decided to buy a home in Powell Wyoming which is a little closer to a daughter in Cody. I do not thi

St. Alban's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes February 9, 2026 Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Opening Prayer: Jim Vestry Members Present: Sam, Carolyn, Frank & Diana. Others Present: The Rev. Jim Stewart. On Zoom: Sarah, Doug & Shirley. Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Frank made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Diana seconded and the motion carried Approve Minutes: Frank made a motion to approve the minutes from

Rector’s Ramblings By The Rev. Jim Stewart Lately I have been reading a lot about the first five books of the bible and find it quite interesting. It always amazes me to go back and read something I have studied many times before. It can change drastically with my age and knowledge. Counting and numbers always fascinate me with the way they can change the way we look at something. There are people who love written language and then there are those that love ma

St. Alban's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes December 15, 2025 Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Opening Prayer: Diana Vestry Members Present: Sam, Rita, Carolyn, Frank & Diana. Others Present: The Rev. Jim Stewart. On Zoom: Sarah, Doug & Shirley. Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Diana made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Carolyn seconded and the motion carried Approve Minutes: Frank made a motion to approve the mi

By The Rev. Jim Stewart It is that time of the year again when we need to slow down and take time to spend with God. Christmas is almost gone and we will look at the Epiphany when the wise men came to be with Jesus. But can we slow down? It is NFL at its peak, college football playoffs, NBA is coming into full swing, the Olympics, School events, annual meetings, and any other number of things catching our interest. I know for me it is difficult to clear my mind a

The Rev. Jim Stewart December 2025 Advent is a time of expectation when we prepare our hearts and our homes to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. We are in a season of hope, peace, joy and love. We light a candle each week with the theme for that week from the words above with a prayer. As we light our candles we need to focus on the theme for the week and find a way in the quiet to relive those prayers. Maybe a beloved practice of working in your

St. Alban's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes November 17, 2025 Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Opening Prayer: Carolyn Vestry Members Present: Sam, Rita, Carolyn, Frank, Shirley, Doug & Diana. Others Present: The Rev. Jim Stewart. On Zoom: Sarah Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Carolyn made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Doug seconded and the motion carried Approve Minutes: Rita made a motion to approve the minu

The Rev. Jim Stewart Life can sometimes throw you a curve. We have had two well loved members pass away this last month. There is great sorrow in our hearts for the loss, but we will continue remembering the love they have given to all of us. I still see the joy on both of their faces as I would show up to visit them. Just knowing someone cares can be of great comfort. Last evening I was playing on my phone looking at things that will never be of importance in

St. Alban's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes October 20, 2025 Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Opening Prayer: Rita Vestry Members Present: Sam, Rita, Carolyn, Frank, Shirley, Doug & Diana. Others Present: The Rev. Jim Stewart, Sarah & Keith. Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Rita made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Diana seconded and the motion carried Approve Minutes: Doug made a motion to approve the minutes from