Ivan Coyote opened our hearts, minds and wallets

A sold out crowd of over 300 people at the Westdale Theatre showed their appreciation for Ivan Coyote in the form of applause, laughter, tears, and quiet listening. And then there was more laughter. And more applause. Those in attendance had their hearts and minds opened a little wider. Wide enough to generously give over … Read more

Prayer for January

Eternal Spirit, God of light and darkness, at this time of year, when days are short and nights are long, as we take stock of life, as we reflect on success and defeat, allow us an awareness of how far we have come. Remind us of friends and family who remain steadfast and dear to … Read more

What’s your Board been up to…

When you join our Board, you’re given a dandy little book to read called Governance and Ministry: Rethinking Board Leadership by Dan Hotchkiss. In spite of having less pace that a typical John Grisham novel, several people in the church, including the entire Governance and Staffing Task Force have read it. SPOILER ALERT: I was … Read more

Vision 2020: Envisioning Our Future

Canvass 2020 has come to a formal close! We have reached a total of $274,200, which is just $5,800 short of our goal. (If you have been meaning to submit your pledge but haven’t quite gotten around to it, you can still help us close the gap on our target.) We are so grateful to … Read more

SEEKING MEMBERS FOR A STRATEGIC PLANNING TASK FORCE

The Board has committed to the development of a strategic plan in 2020. Board member Jennifer Kaye has volunteered to facilitate the work of a strategic planning task force, which will do research, consultation and analysis to develop sound strategic options for the church. This work is all about the future, and making sure that … Read more