Pastor’s Note – Page 20

July 22, 2024 – Pastor’s Note

I am convinced that the force most likely to undermine Partners in the Gospel is bad communication. In order for our parishioners to engage in the process, own the problems, and be part of the solutions transparency is essential and clearly presented information is necessary. Here is how our different organs of communication are shapingContinue reading “July 22, 2024 – Pastor’s Note”

July 15, 2024 – Pastor’s Note

Altar Cloths and Presider’s ChairsAs I have been going around our county these last two weeks, I have been experimenting a little bit with altar cloths and presider’s chairs. In general, this is a terrible idea – pastor transitions involve a lot of grief and anxiety, so messing with something as obvious and public asContinue reading “July 15, 2024 – Pastor’s Note”

July 08, 2024 – Pastor’s Note

Interim School Principal An Assumption parishioner reminded me that week that I never updated those parishioners on the school principal search. Now that I’m writing Pastor’s Notes for the entire county, this seems like an excellent opportunity to get everyone up to speed. Short Version: Mrs. Karen Evans, who had been teaching middle school mathContinue reading “July 08, 2024 – Pastor’s Note”

July 01, 2024 – Pastor’s Note

[My first Pastor’s Note as Pastor of the combined churches of Whatcom County, WA] I am excited to be your Pastor and I am excited about the potential good that will come from Partners in the Gospel! It is hard to say anything beyond that. We are doing a big thing and there are bigContinue reading “July 01, 2024 – Pastor’s Note”