Y’all know that’s my initial call and that I view most aspects of ministry through the lens of teaching. Now I invite you to view our shared ministry through this lens as we welcome a new pastoral intern to our community. Eddie Crise joined us officially on Sunday, September 14th and I traveled to Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary on Thursday, September 25th to participate in the seminary’s chapel service blessing all of the field education students.
Eddie comes to us to learn about God’s grace, to experience excellent worship leadership practices and to help lead us into our intentional living and being a reconciling congregation.
You, the church family, have much to offer Eddie as you share your individual stories, your on-going faith journey and your collective work in the ministry we share in this place.
Please watch for your chance to meet Eddie, up close and personal, this Fall – and join me in adding Pastor Eddie to your daily prayers for safe travels (he is commuting weekly from Evanston, IL) and for a fun and fulfilling year of learning and growing among us.
Please be sure to wear your name tags, friends, so that we can ALL welcome each other by name! And, if you see someone without a name tag, direct them to the hospitality credenza in the Gathering Space where Kirsten Decker, our hospitality person, can assist them!
Peace to each of you,
Pastor Kelly