By now you may have heard that change is coming. In order to continue and build ministries of the church there is one thing I am assured of.  Doing nothing is not a viable option. At our last charge conference the members present agreed to do church differently. Grace UMC has agreed to partner with us and possibility another church will also.

Nothing has been decided, we have only begun a process beginning with the listening sessions. Input from church members will be essential to the task. We are hopefully moving toward ways to partner with other churches in order to thrive. For example:   If there were persons wanting a bible study or Lenten study, two persons from one church, three from another, and one from the third church could form a group.

The concept allows each church to maintain their church and identity while partnering in ministry. When we have visitors and there are no programs available they are likely not to return. So by sharing resources we can do more than we can alone.

It is natural for folks to have questions. Some can be answered while other answers will depend on the process. Good communication will be essential. Rumors will fly. This is only natural. But please, please, please direct you questions to someone directly involved in the process. We would appreciate your patience, your hope, and your prayer.

Grace and Peace

Richard