Session Highlights
Session Highlights – May
At its stated meeting on May 17, the Session took the following actions: Approved use of building funds to be used to complete a replacement of the boiler with a newer system. Reviewed a list of improvement projects that will be completed this summer, including floor...
Session Highlights – April
At its stated meeting on April 19, the Session took the following actions: Approved transfer of membership for R. Capps Appointed J. Sayers and K. Campbell as commissioners to the May Presbytery meeting Approved a Vulnerable Adults Protection policy Approved raising...
Session Highlights – March
At its stated meeting on March 15, the Session took the following actions: Approved baptisms for four persons Appointed Rae Watson to moderate Session in John’s absence in April and May Received a report on the February meeting of Presbytery Approved the summer...
Session Highlights – February
At its stated meeting on February 15, the Session took the following actions: Approved the PCUSA statistical report for Covenant for 2025 Approved staff bonuses for preschool teachers from the 2025 surplus Approved a snow policy for communion Sundays Approved...
Session Highlights – January
At its annual retreat on January 10, the Session took the following actions: Approved letters of transfer Approved $1200 to Rise Up with Hunger Approved a CF retreat for September Approved moving ahead with the revised bulletin with a new logo Adopted four priorities...
From the Pastor’s Desk
From the Pastor’s Desk
How quickly time flies! It hardly seems possible that this first part of my sabbatical is over, with the second part to begin July 6. It has been a fruitful time of visits with family and friends; a PCUSA conference in Ohio; reading, reflection, and some rest along...
From the Associate Pastor’s Desk
With summer approaching, the school-year Christian Formation programs at the church are winding down, and summer programming is winding up. Sunday School, youth groups, and Bible studies make way for the Montreat Youth Conference, the Massanetta Middle School...
From the Associate Pastor’s Desk
Cindy Rigby, in her book, Holding Faith, tells about a colleague whose church service begins each week with a procession of youth carrying in the symbols of the church: water for the baptismal font, bread and juice to set the table, a huge...
From the Associate Pastor’s Desk
Many of you know that I am working on a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree. The DMin program is designed for pastors working in full-time ministry who want to explore a specialized field of ministry. I go to Austin twice a year for a weeklong intensive seminar. In the...
Good News
This past Sunday, we welcomed into membership nine of our youth who completed their confirmation class and presented faith statements to the Session. Three of them were also baptized, having not been baptized as infants. Each of these young folks made thoughtful...
