Nearing the End of the Church Year

An Article from Linda Pickle, Vice President on the Board of Directors.

A lot is happening at the end of this church year as we head to our annual meeting on June 7. The movement toward granting Reverend Mary Ann Macklin the title of minister emerita of our congregation is coming to a conclusion. Our recognition of her more than 20 years of service for our congregation will happen at our annual meeting. You won’t want to miss this festive event!

The month of May will begin with a bang! On May 1, the church will be open for those of us able to make it a work-free, shopping-free labor day - a different way to protest and act responsibly too. On May 2, we will wrestle with the question: Who are we? Come to church at 10 am for a two hour gathering (with food and drink) that will be a fun way to approach who we are and want to be. Register here! It is planned as a lead-in for determining a possible name change and for re-fashioning our vision, a process which will continue this summer and fall.

Our successful pledge drive will finish in May. We have already almost made our goal for the coming church year. Hurrah for the pledge drive committee! Remember that it is never too late to make or change your pledge or to contribute toward the seed money fund that will result in hiring a second minister for the financial year 2027/2028. We are also close to hiring a ministerial intern for the coming year. Fingers crossed that this will work out for our community and will ease Reverend Susan‘s workload.

So many hopes and plans, so much to do! Be a part of it!