From Council
Shaping New Beginnings: Your Voice in the Call Process
By Heather Lerch · Council President
Dear St. Matthew Community,
Frequently, Spring is viewed as the season of new beginnings and renewal. While this is true, as Fall approaches this year, we have the opportunity to shape new beginnings at St. Matthew.
It is time to share our opinions and insights that will be presented to the Synod as part of the call process. The MSP (Ministry Site Profile) is being led by Council appointee Tom Coceano. This is our opportunity to let potential Pastors know about our church community: what we want for our future, expectations of a Pastor, and our congregation.
Council Wants and Needs to Hear From Everyone
Council wants and needs to hear from everyone: members who watch online, new members, members that have grown up here, members of diverse backgrounds, those that attend mainly on holidays, the newly confirmed, grandparents and all in between. Without all of these perspectives, we will not have a complete picture to present to the Synod or potential Pastors.
Tom will provide opportunities to share both online and in-person. Please make the most of these opportunities and help us gather as much information as possible. The best chance we have for a successful search and match is for all to pray for each other and the process. Kindly, remain committed to reflective contemplation and share communication with open hearts.
If you ever have any questions about the process, you can always reach out to me, Tom, or any member of our Congregation Council. This Fall will be the start of beautiful new beginnings for our church community, thanks to all of you.