​The Diocese Gives Thanks for the Ministry of the Rev. James L. Pahl, Jr.

The diocese gives thanks for the ministry of the Rev. James L. Pahl Jr. departing vicar of St. Michael's, Raleigh, who has been called to serve as the next rector of All Saints Church, Chevy Chase, Maryland in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C. Pahl has long been active in the life of the diocese, serving currently on Diocesan Council, and he has served on many committees of the diocese throughout his ministry here in North Carolina. Pahl previously served as rector at St. Stephen's, Oxford

Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of your servant Jamie, who has enriched this community and brought gladness to friends and family; now bless and preserve him at this time of transition. Guide him in the continued use of your gifts. Give him sustenance for temporal and spiritual needs, friends to cheer his way, and a clear vision of the ministry to which you are now calling him. By your Holy Spirit be present in his pilgrimage, that he may travel with the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

FROM THE OFFICE OF TRANSITION MINISTRY

The Office of Transition Ministry assists clergy and parishes in transition. Canon Catherine Massey oversees transition ministry in the Diocese of North Carolina.