No matter what the groundhog says on February 2, our month at First Church begins with a beautiful emergence when we celebrate our newest new members at both worship services on Sunday, February 4 at our New Member Ceremony.
We had more than 20 people register for the Winter Journey to Membership class and look forward to officially welcoming many of them into membership. Look for the folks wearing flower boutonnieres and please give them a hearty warm handshake at Coffee Hours on February 4. There will be some treats to share near the Membership Table, and hopefully, a poster of their photos so we can get to know their names and faces.
Big thanks to the Membership Team volunteers Laurie Petersen, Dave Hoover, Jeanne Kowalski, and Paula Anderson who make our Journey to Membership classes and New Member receptions such friendly events.
[Photo: New Members joining in fall 2023.]
Rev. Dena McPhetres, Associate Minister