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INTERIM THOUGHTS We launched our 3-part
bridge connecting the past and the
congregational discussions,
future and signals the need for us to be
Conversations For Our Future, February
intentional about our steps forward. In
27.. The Transition Team that called
the fragility of this awkward time, it is
me gave careful consideration to what
imperative we get this right.
made this liminal period so crucial in preparation to seeking our next pastor.
How shall we do this? Our next steps
Besides the loss of our long-serving
are critical ,and we must move forward
pastor, we’ve also been under the
with unity and resolve. Here’s a short
Covid pandemic for the past two years
“To do” list for the church:
that’s affected every aspect of our lives together. In short, this has been a very
• BE INVOLVED. Give the Conversations
weird period of time and we are called
for our Future all the support you
to make important decisions about the
can give. Be there or participate
future of this church.
online. Share your honest thoughts and feelings so the Pastor Search
Any single change would be
Committee can get a good idea of
challenging enough, but these
what we’re thinking.
changes together add up to the most difficult time in the history of this
•BE FAITHFUL. Come when you can.
church. The present moment is the
Partipate online when you can’t be
UPCOMING March 2 Ash Wed Service 6 pm/Sanctuary March 18-20 Youth DNOW Event March 30 JCPS Spring Break; No evening activities for children & youth April 3 Conversations for Our Future, 9:30 am Fellowship Hall/ Ordination Service for Melissa Hatfield, 6 pm