Annual Meeting
Sunday February 2, 2025 - In-Person
St. Michael's annual meeting will be in person only on Sunday February 2nd immediately following the 10am service. We will serve lunch as usual and the nursery will be available for ages 0 - 6. During the meeting we will be voting for Vestry Members and Diocesan Delegates and taking a look at 2024 and look to the future.
2025 Vestry & Diocesan Delegate Bios
Nominees for 2025 Vestry
Elizabeth Dolezal
When I was searching for a church home eight years ago, St. Michael's spoke to me for two reasons: First, because of its values of Social Justice, Outreach and Inclusivity, and second, because of the variety of opportunities it provides for worship. In my case, the Contemplative services on Friday morning and Sunday evening have provided me the setting in which to sit in silence and feel God's presence. Because of the joy this practice has brought me, I would like to give back to the Church through service on the Vestry. My professional background includes 34 years as an Administrator in State Government, primarily in the Human Resources field. Since retirement, I have been involved in a variety of volunteer experiences, including 15 years of membership on a statewide healthcare workforce policy commission, where I served as both Chair and Vice Chair. I believe all these experiences have provided me with the ability to understand and evaluate program and policy issues.
Lee Robbins
I am newer to the community at St. Michael’s and have felt spiritually invested in the future of our church. I have been involved in worship and outreach ministries and wish to be a part of growing our membership and community. I have over twenty years of experience in social work, social justice and social change agencies that I feel will be helpful in my service on vestry.
Todd Stone
St. Michael’s has been an important part of my life since my youth, I was confirmed here in 1970 and we have baptized all of our children here. As a real estate investor and CEO of a 2nd generation company, I have experience in real estate, finance and business organization that will be beneficial to my service on vestry.
Holly Yue
Since joining St. Michael’s almost four years ago, I have been involved in a number of our ministries. When I was asked to consider joining vestry, I considered it prayerfully for a few weeks and God said yes! This service is not new to me. I spent multiple terms on the vestry at my previous church, St. Luke’s, and liked having a voice in decision making on the mission committee there. Having been an engaged and productive member of many committees over the years I have learned a great deal about working with others in “the way of love.” My heart is for youth ministry, social justice, outreach and the environment and I often find myself in the role of fundraiser and other creative endeavors.
Nominee's for 2025 for Diocesan Delegates
Sue Corbin
I was honored to have the opportunity to represent St. Michael’s last year. I was impressed by the many positive ideas that developed into ministries to improve all lives and felt the Holy Spirit nudging me to serve again. I am humbled to be a part of the different ministries here, especially co-founding the Scholarship Fund, the Sages Ministry and mailing the Sunday bulletins to the homebound parishioners. If elected to serve again, I will do my best to go in with an open mind.
Sr. Tina Francesca Ferriot
I am interested in the life of the wider church family and the ministries that draw the world to know the Trinity. It is exciting to experience the wider Episcopal Church through listening, seeing, and working with others to spread the gospel, while engaging in corporate worship, and ministry in representing St. Michael’s.
Kate Muris
I have been a delegate several times. I choose to put my time and energy in the work of a delegate because I believe it is extremely important to have a bigger picture and wider knowledge of our Diocese and the church beyond. It also allows us the opportunity to meet people around the Diocese and forge new friendships and alliances through our common ministries and actions for our future church.
Tammy Murray
I have not served as a delegate but was able to serve on the Episcopal Diocese of Northern CA as a Board of Trustee and had the opportunity to attend the Conventions. It is very interesting to be a part of this event. I would be happy to serve as a St. Michael's Delegate.
Renee Pierce
I have been a delegate/alternate to the convention for the last five years. I am committed as a member of this church to be a leader in promoting the best practices of our faith, and that includes being involved in the active leadership of the diocese for the interests of our congregation.
Holly Yue
I have prior experience as a delegate and find that catching up on what is happening in all the Diocesan ministries is a joyful thing. Learning from the convention speaker is always beneficial, as is spending time with our clergy and fellow parishioners. Worshipping together with brothers and sisters in Christ from the entire Diocese is a spirit filled experience. The business sessions tell us where the Diocese is financially and it’s our opportunity to vote on delegates to the General Convention every 3 years and the resolutions brought forth during each year. I would be honored to represent in this way again in 2025.
We are still looking for another delegate and an alternate for the Diocesan Convention. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact the office.
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