Weekly News & Updates

Last week is a bit of a blur to me, and it's hard to think it's only been a week since I traveled to Pennsylvania and back for my continuing education experience. Despite what the pictures above may communicate, I really did learn a lot during the two-day Work of Fred Rogers Symposium. As I have been processing everything I learned, I continue to tell people that it was a refreshing change, believe it or not, to be in the "minority" as one of three, maybe four, pastors in attendance. The rest of the 150 included school administrators, teachers of all age groups, differing in public versus private school contexts, social workers, therapists, and other professionals who work with children and families. To be able to meet them, learn from them, and talk through different aspects of their work and experiences with children outside of the ministry context was good for a fresh outlook on parts of my professional ministry work. Did I get to "talk" through a few things with Mister Rogers while also holding a baby joey - random? Perhaps. A fun surprise? Absolutely.

It has been wonderful, this week, to reconnect with many of you and get back into the swing of things. Details continue to come together for the 60th Anniversary Weekend in September - please be sure to see the details just below the Coffice Hours image. This Sunday in worship, we will begin the first of a four-week sermon series highlighting some of the women in the bible, hearing more of their stories and what we can learn from them. The series is inspired by a new book, written by my friend and seminary classmate, Rev. Rebecca Craig, which comes out in August. I hope to see you at 10am, whether in-person or online.

And be sure to check out the many opportunities to connect as a Church Family below - there's a lot of fun to be had!

Continuing to give thanks for the many ways we do ministry together,

Pastor Kathryn