From Mary and Luke

For the past nearly two years, Rev. Luke has been serving with grace and skill in the role of Associate for Children, Youth, and Families. The churchy term for Luke’s position is a “curacy,” the first call or “cure” of a new priest after ordination. It is usually expected that a curacy will be temporary, typically two years, and that the person will move on to a new step in their priestly ministry and formation.

Luke is coming to that point of transition in the next few months, and is discerning what comes next for them. I have started looking for a new CYF Associate so that we can have a new priest by the time Luke goes to their next call.

In the coming months, Luke and I will keep you informed as we know more news. There will of course be time to celebrate all that Luke has done for CYF ministry and for St Martin’s. It’s not goodbye yet. 

Transitions always come with some sadness and anxiety. You may have questions about this, and I’ll be happy to meet with anyone to answer them. I’m going to be away on retreat from June 30-July 8 and not reachable during that time, so if your questions are urgent, please reach out to the Rector’s Warden, Garry Duncan (RectorsWarden@stmartinec.org). 

Mary+

Dear St Martin's,

Thank you for calling me to be a priest in October 2024. I am so grateful and consider myself blessed to have spent this formative time -- my first two years of ministry as a priest -- with the St. Martin's community. As I discern my next steps, I feel deeply hopeful for the future of Children, Youth, and Families ministry at St. Martin's, not only because of the commitment to these ministries demonstrated by Mary, the Vestry, and your incredible staff team, James, Noor, Lorie, Tyrone, Julia, Connie, and Kate, but also because of the newly formed Children, Youth, and Families committee.

May Christ's love and blessing be upon each and every one of you.

-Rev. Luke