As ministers, we have the gift of witnessing beautiful, brave, and tender moments in the people’s lives. Just in the past week we’ve been present as visitors attended a worship service or religious education class for the first time; a woman who grew up in the congregation lovingly interred her parent’s ashes in the Memorial Garden; seven people gathered for the Grief Group to share their experiences, and to listen and offer support and care; kids played with bubbles, climbed trees, and drew with chalk; and a crew of volunteers connected while they washed dishes and cleaned up the kitchen after the picnic.

All of this, and more, makes up congregational life. We hope that you are inspired to participate in some new ways this year, and that, like us, you find inspiration in the people who you might meet along the way.

With gratitude, and in faith~

Rev. Lynn & Rev. Wendy