We begin our new series, Courage for the Days Ahead this Sunday. 

Sometimes God brings pieces into place that are surprisingly delightful. A few months ago a person connected to our church through family called me to ask how they might help families in need in our community.  I gave them a few options and referrals and that was that, or so I thought. A month or so later at a missions team meeting Elizabeth Owen lifted up a specific need for families at her school to have access to a notary and sort of jokingly she asked me if I had anyone who would do that.  And I said yes, I can find you someone to become a notary.  So I researched what it took to be a notary and then reached back out to that curious volunteer.  I explained the need, the requirements and offered to pay for the training and supplies through the pastor's fund. Before long she had reached out to a friend and now the two of them are volunteering to help families in need who need to notarize family plans, emergency paperwork, and other documentations.  Tess and Jess come to the church office at set hours each week that are communicated through the schools to those who need this service.  It’s a beautiful partnership  of an articulated need, a willingness to serve, and resources shared for just this kind of impactful ministry.  And I believe the only way this happens is when we listen to God and see possibilities together.

Blessings,

Pastor Eilidh

Three information meetings on the campaign will occur this Summer in the Conrad Room in June and the Sanctuary in July. We encourage you to come to one or all three of these meetings to learn more about The Allegro! Campaign and its components.
Each session features a different focus:

THE PROJECT

with The Allegro! Campaign Committee. Thursday, June 11, 6:30 pm
Review strategic insights on elements of the campaign and proposed designs.

THE ORGAN

with Director of Music & Organist Martin Ellis & Chris Nordwall, Rose City Organ Builders
Thursday, June 25, 6:30 om
A behind-the-scenes tour of the instrument and how it will evolve.

THE DESIGN

with Access Architecture and Brendan Sanchez, Principal. Thursday, July 16, 6:30 pm
Impressions from the chief architect behind the design of the Chancel and construction process.

Using the book Taste and See, Discovering God Among Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers, by Margaret Feinberg, we will explore scripture from manna in the wilderness to the very bread of life – Jesus.

We will gather via Zoom on Thursday evenings, 6:30-8 p.m. beginning June 11.  Each of the six lessons is a stand-alone session.

Join the team on Third Thursdays this summer from 9am-noon to sort through historical items, goodwill treasurers and more.

Celebrate the end of summer with a time of fun, fellowship, faith development, and free time!