PAST  PRESIDENT'S PONDERINGS


                               FEBRUARY 2023

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This marks my last note to you as I am no longer President of the Congregation Council.  I'd like to thank Steve Neumann for stepping up and taking on the role that I've had for the past 2.5 years.  And what a time it was!  We have navigated the resignation of our interim past, a global pandemic, and declining membership. Yet the spirit of the congregation remains strong.  I'm encouraged by the work so far of the church partnership team who is beginning a dialogue with the United Church to determine our next steps.  They are in a similar position to us with an older congregation and declining membership.  Perhaps some sort of combination will benefit both of us.  Pastor Garrels will lead the congregation in a conversation on January 29 that explains our similarities to the United Church's sponsoring denominations.  Likely this conversation has occurred by the time you are reading this, but there will likely be more forthcoming.

I'd like to thank you for the trust you put in me over the past few years and I look forward to seeing where we progress.  As usual I'm always looking for someone to take on the streaming or sound responsibilities.  let me know if your are interested.  Keep Steve in your prayers as he embarks on his new position.

~Dave Scott