“Would you be interested in serving on Vestry?” I was surprised to hear these words from another Vestry member 3 years ago. At first, a long list of reasons to say “No” went through my mind. I didn’t think I had been a member at St. Alban’s long enough (only a couple of years at the time). My faith wasn’t certain enough (is it ever?). I didn’t know enough people in the parish. I barely even knew what Vestry was! But after almost three years on Vestry, I’m incredibly thankful I said “Yes!” I...

Did you know that St. Alban’s has an official mission statement? I’ve been attending St. Alban’s for seven years, and I did not know this until recently, and I suspect many others are in the same boat. Our mission statement in recent years has been: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson, NC is a friendly, inclusive, and growing congregation that seeks to honor the Lord Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, and outreach. All of this is certainly true! And it highlights some of our...