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Shepherd's Corner ...
with Ruling Elder Ted Fines
Excerpts from Ted's April 2025 letter:
"Presbyterian Basics- Part 3: The Presbytery’s Guiding Principles-Beliefs and Values
Many of us remember that when we took a trip, one of us always took the latest road atlas and travel guidebook from either AAA or Rand McNally. For those much younger, these were the equivalent of our cell phone or car GPS. We have only thrown away our paper guidebooks within the past 10-15 years! But
the feel of paper in your hands, as you made those many serious decisions of when to turn left or right, was very important; in fact, I miss it. Either by paper guidebook or GPS, we need to know where we’re going and how to get there.
Just as drivers need to know where they’re going, our Presbytery needs to understand where it is headed and what it’s trying to accomplish ...
... I must point out that shared values do not prevent conflict within our presbytery. Just because two people agree on what is essential doesn’t mean they’ll agree on an action plan. However, shared values provide a vital starting point for conversation and discernment, which is crucial for our congregations and Presbytery."
Click here to read Ted's April 2025 letter in its entirety.
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