Session Update November/December 2024

When your Session met in November, Jenni Whitford and Kristin Ream spoke about their ministry areas, highlighting challenges and opportunities for the next 2-3 years. 

Jenni stated that Faith Formation is progressing well, emphasizing the popularity of the Wonderful Wednesday program and youth participation in the Angel Choir. Kristin sees growing prospects in adult education for young adults and college ministry. They both agreed that we still need to attract young families.

Reverend McCormick stated at the December meeting that the pledge campaign had received a positive response. There were multiple increased pledges, new pledges, pledges from those who had stopped promising but resumed, and a rise in the number of commitments. Reverend Wendy McCormick congratulated the campaign team, emphasizing that it also included the staff who created the films and the church members who appeared in them. In January, everyone will get a letter detailing the campaign's results.

Elder Reed Fraley presented a report on Kier Trust investments, and the Session approved a provisional budget for 2025.

Reverend McCormick finished the gathering by thanking the outgoing Session members for their service and presenting them with a gift. Elder Linda Scott, on behalf of the Session, thanked Reverend McCormick for her leadership this year and gave her a gift as well.