This week you will be asking Pastor Eilidh questions about anything from theology to worship design to church politics and more.  What would you like to know?

 

Sometimes it feels like life just won't stop moving.  This morning I did a funeral for a woman who was involved in our church in the 1990's and on Monday I am doing a graveside for a woman who died suddenly last week and happened to be the aunt of a dear friend.  We have Jeff's brother and our niece in town this week so I'm doing a lot of hosting.  This week we welcomed Sarah to staff, moved the finance office, dealt with having no power on Monday, and started planning this fall in earnest.  I also started work on the Scotland trip for October 2027. There is so much good stuff in life and sometimes I feel like I can hardly keep up.  Which is why it is important to take time away from time to time.  Next week we are headed to Indiana to celebrate the 50th birthday of a long time friend.  Then in September I'm bound for Tennessee for another 50th birthday trip for one of the women I met through my Princeton Cohort last year.  Balance is such an important part of ministry and living. I am grateful for this intense season of work and family and grateful for the time ahead for rest and celebration.

Blessings,

Pastor Eilidh

Join our new District Superintendent Rev. Katie Ladd as we officially vote to sell the green house (3204 Fst). 

On August 9th we will welcome new members during worship.  If you are interested please see Pastor Eilidh so she can have a new member session with you before the 9th.

This summer work begins on the new Vine stop on Main street and 33rd. Be prepared for closed lanes and restricted turns at that intersection. 

We also will have portions of our parking lot closed during installation of our solar array starting next week.  A temporary equipment storage area will be blocking off spaces in the area in red on the image above which will impact Sunday morning parking. 

We will be partnering with our local Elementary & Middle Schools to provide school supplies!

Please bring new supplies to church  July 12th to August 23rd.

 

Discovery Middle School:

Secondary size Backpacks

College Ruled Composition Books

Quad Ruled Composition Books

3-Ring Binder (Black)

1” Binder Dividers

2 Pocket Folders

#2 Pencils

Pencil Pouches

Erasers

Highlighters

Blue Pens

Black Pens

 

Washington Elementary

Glue Sticks

Markers (wide tip)

Colored Pencils

Composition Books (wide ruled)

Pencil Boxes

Liquid Glue

Sunday School is on break until September 13th!

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

 

If you have not had a chance to have your photo taken for the directory please send us a picture at  vanfumcphotos@gmail.com.  New directories will be published soon!