Dear Friends,
This week our church offices are closed so that the church staff can enjoy a “COVID Holiday.” This is a period of rest that was granted to your staff by session, in recognition of the fact that they have had to stretch and grind through many challenges that have been brought on by the pandemic.
I am grateful to the leadership of our congregation for their thoughtful consideration of the well-being of staff. I also feel blessed to be part of a staff that—in partnership with all of our lay leaders, volunteers, and congregation members—have continued to find ways of being an active and vital church during these strange times.
I hope that, in this Easter season, you will also find ways to enjoy rest and refreshment. This journey of faithfulness to God’s call that we are on together is not a short one. It’s lifelong, and requires us to take care of ourselves so we can keep striving alongside the God who works for the liberation of all.
Peace,