From Pastor Kendra
November 2025
Back in the Summer, the United Methodist Council of Bishops approved a new vision statement for our denomination. It reads “The United Methodist forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.” Last month, we gathered after worship to set our goals and priorities for the coming year with this vision in mind. Our discussion focused on three different questions. What do we have? What do we want? What do we need to achieve those goals? The conversation allowed us to be thankful for where we are, to dream about what we might do, and to look practically at steps to get where we want to be.
During our time together, we talked about ministry, both large and small, ranging from major construction projects to creating a list of community connections within the church. The three main areas of focus that kept coming to the forefront were Music, Youth & Children’s Ministry, and Online Presence. We believe that these three areas will help us build a strong starting place to continue to move into our vision for the future.
Over the next several weeks, we will be having open planning meetings for each of these areas. If you have an interest, a relevant skill, or a passion for the work, feel free to join in. We are looking for new ways to love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously, and everyone is welcome to join in. If you have any questions, contact the church office.