It is interesting to reflect how our culture looks to December with anticipation of the Holidays and an expectation of cooler weather. However, when January and February deliver colder temperatures, we often become less tolerant. We don’t always acknowledge the subtle return of the sun to longer days. At times our Church changes without our conscious awareness as well. Plan to attend the January 27th Mid-Year Congregational meeting to perhaps increase your awareness of the commitment and changes that are occurring.

Rev. Alice Syltie participated in our Board Meeting in December. She was able to observe and understand more clearly how our Board functions and addresses the needs of the Congregation. It was a pleasure to have her interphase with us while providing suggestions and resources.

The Safety Team is hard at work looking for ways to make the church building, grounds and congregants physically and emotionally safer. Board members heading this mission are Kate Wolverton and Lisa Hudson. The CRE department, with Pam Levitt and Emma Mulvaney serving as “gentle determined prods,” push for increased safety and forward thinking to establish safety protocols for the children. Thus…waking all of us up to the reality of establishing plans and protocols for safety besides the old way of thinking…when perhaps it seemed that we needed nothing more than to have a fire escape plan.

The Mid-Year Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, January 27th at 11:30 am. At that time, we will review the activities of the congregation inside and outside the church. In addition, we will review our financial status as faithful stewards to our congregation. This gathering gives us an opportunity to look ahead and spark creativity in serving our community.

In appreciation of the Board,

Nancy Hagman, UUCP President