The month of June brings with it a lot of change. Children are leaving their classrooms for the summer break, college students are graduating and inserting themselves into the real world.  We as a fellowship are moving into our summer session, when I expect a lot of folks will be travelling, seeing family, and exploring the world at large.  As a bi-vocational minister, still working as a flight attendant, I expect I’ll be zigging and zagging across the country myself this summer, maybe having an adventure or two of my own. 

For those of us in town during the summer months, it’s my hope that we can have some fun and connection this summer.  I know that Alan has planned a picnic for the Fellowship, as well as a camping trip in the coming weeks to Mt. Madonna.  I will be making a concerted effort to attend those events myself, and I know Rene said he wants to attend at least one day of the campout.  Between these two wonderful events (thank you Alan Herrmann) and the other amazing excursions, dinners, and fun things offered in the Lisa Lethin Memorial Service Auction, I can envision a very engaging summer for all!  As far as church programing, in keeping up with our Thematic Ministry July’s theme will be “Rebellion,” and August’s theme will focus on “Affirmation” – more to come on those soon.

           For now, raise a glass of iced tea, lemonade, or whatever warm weather beverage you prefer, and let’s toast to a successful church year.  May the next be brighter and even more fulfilling.