Mark Your Calendars
(events are located at the church, unless listed otherwise)
Choir practice--each Wed @ 6:45pm and Sun @ 9:45am
Ethical Issues in Care at the End of Life--Wed, Sept 1 @ 2-3pm, Auditoriums A & B, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Family Promise Cheyenne (FPC) rotation--Sun, Sept 5 - Sun, Sept 12
Ingathering Picnic--Sun, Sept 12 after the service
Bridge Out of Poverty--Tues, Sep 14 @ 9am-5pm at LCCC
Spiritual Practice Worship (and Potluck)--Thurs, Sept 16 @ 5:30pm
Dinner at the COMEA Shelter--Sat, Sept 18 @ 5:30pm
International Day of Peace--Tues, Sept 21, State Capitol Rotunda
Path to Membership class- Sat, Oct 2 @ 9am
MDD District Conference--Oct 8-10, Ogden, UT
From Our Minister
“Switching Hats”
As we gather back together to begin a new church year, I have a new job. I know I may seem the same, but I am now your Interim Minister. I realize that events from the past have made some people a bit “allergic” to the notion of “interim ministry”, and it is my sincere hope that our time together cures that allergy.
Interim ministry should be about rediscovering who we are and what we are about. This is a time to renew our sense of direction and purpose, so you know your priorities during the search process next year.
So this year is a year to catch our breath and enjoy some stability. This is not a year for big changes, but neither is it a year for stagnation. Instead, this is our chance to take stock of ourselves as a church and further build our mission and vision.
I envision doing this process in many fun ways that continue our bonding through fellowship. And you can begin this process right now with yourself, by considering these questions.
What is your dream for this church? Why do we exist? What is our potential? How would you like to make a difference in the world and how can the church support your dreams and efforts?
I guess it’s not just me switching hats. In many ways we all are moving into new ideas that bring new roles. Let’s embrace those dreams with a new sense of involvement. The future begins with the work we do now.
I am deeply grateful to walk with you on this journey.
Dana Lightsey
