Welcome our new Priest in Charge!
An introduction from Pastor Ruth...
Nov. 28, 2024
Aloha Members of St. Peter’s,
Today, on Thanksgiving Day, the Vestry is announcing that I have been called to be the new Priest in Charge/Rector. For me, it could not have come on a more appropriate day as I am thankful for the opportunity to serve you. I am grateful to the Search Committee and Vestry for their faithful (and prayer filled) work that has led us to this place.
Through my conversations with you over the last years, and especially with the Search Committee and Vestry, I am aware that St. Peter’s has such a rich history, filled with friendly and caring parishioners. I look forward to where we will go together, following God’s guidance.
I would like to share a bit about myself with you all: I am an ordained Pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, just as Pastor Diane Martinson was. I grew up on the mainland where after graduating from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, I served two congregations. After receiving a Call to serve as Pastor of Joy of Christ Lutheran church in Pearl City, I have made Hawaii my home, living here for almost 25 years. I also have been privileged to have served as chaplain at Pohai Nani Good Samaritan Society in Kane`ohe, hospital chaplain for Kuakini and (most recently) hospice chaplain for Navian Hawai`i. Throughout these years of ministry, it has been clear that serving a congregation is my favorite calling, where my heart has always been. I am excited to become a part of your families, working with children, teens and adults. As perhaps you can tell, I enjoy preaching and conducting worship services for all ages. I trust God will guide me as seek to serve you and share your joyful times and assist during difficult times. You will be family.
Together with you, the Vestry, and Staff, I look forward to learning more about this wonderful community of faith, and together we will continue to be alert to what God is calling us to do in serving each other, the community of Honolulu and Oahu, and the world.
In the coming days you will receive more details from the Vestry about my official start date. Until then, know that am keeping you all in my prayers and ask God to guide us as we begin this new chapter at St. Peter’s. I am humbly grateful and gratefully humble.
In God’s Aloha,
Pastor Ruth
Aloha Members of St. Peter’s,
Today, on Thanksgiving Day, the Vestry is announcing that I have been called to be the new Priest in Charge/Rector. For me, it could not have come on a more appropriate day as I am thankful for the opportunity to serve you. I am grateful to the Search Committee and Vestry for their faithful (and prayer filled) work that has led us to this place.
Through my conversations with you over the last years, and especially with the Search Committee and Vestry, I am aware that St. Peter’s has such a rich history, filled with friendly and caring parishioners. I look forward to where we will go together, following God’s guidance.
I would like to share a bit about myself with you all: I am an ordained Pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, just as Pastor Diane Martinson was. I grew up on the mainland where after graduating from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, I served two congregations. After receiving a Call to serve as Pastor of Joy of Christ Lutheran church in Pearl City, I have made Hawaii my home, living here for almost 25 years. I also have been privileged to have served as chaplain at Pohai Nani Good Samaritan Society in Kane`ohe, hospital chaplain for Kuakini and (most recently) hospice chaplain for Navian Hawai`i. Throughout these years of ministry, it has been clear that serving a congregation is my favorite calling, where my heart has always been. I am excited to become a part of your families, working with children, teens and adults. As perhaps you can tell, I enjoy preaching and conducting worship services for all ages. I trust God will guide me as seek to serve you and share your joyful times and assist during difficult times. You will be family.
Together with you, the Vestry, and Staff, I look forward to learning more about this wonderful community of faith, and together we will continue to be alert to what God is calling us to do in serving each other, the community of Honolulu and Oahu, and the world.
In the coming days you will receive more details from the Vestry about my official start date. Until then, know that am keeping you all in my prayers and ask God to guide us as we begin this new chapter at St. Peter’s. I am humbly grateful and gratefully humble.
In God’s Aloha,
Pastor Ruth
