This Sunday

This Sunday, we will delve into the wisdom of Isaiah 58. This Scripture compels us to contemplate the dual facets of compassion and justice as integral expressions of our faith. Additionally, keep in mind that this Saturday, we are excited to host the Abundance Grace free parking lot event, and you can find more details below.

Furthermore, mark your calendars for our upcoming membership class, scheduled for September 24th right after the church service. If you're keen on discovering more about this class, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at DJ@revdj.com.

Furnace info update from church council chair Todd Gillies

Church Council has been working a furnace project since this Spring when the roof top units (RTU) went out and we experienced some chilly worship services.  It has been determined the 4 RTU's cannot be repair and will be replaced as they have reached their life expectancy.  Three quotes were obtained with Church Council approving signing the contract with Evergreen Refrigeration & HVAC for $70,000.  RTU's have an expected 10 week lead time so installation should occur mid-November.  Church Council had seed money to initiate the contract but will be coming to the church for additional funds.

Single Board Governance update

The Discernment Team spent the afternoon of August 20th listening to concerns and questions regarding the formation of a Single Board.  We thank you for your valuable input and will be looking to hold Community Conversations on a regular occurrence.  The team met Tuesday to discuss what we heard at the listening session.  Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) issues will be addressed by forming a care group for staff separate from the "Board."  Additionally, Pastor and SPRC Chair, Sandy Shinbo, will meet with staff next week to review any concerns and discuss how the new structure will work.  Other issues will be incorporated into the organizational chart and Responsibilities Matrix.  We plan to hold another session after Worship Service on September 17th.  This will be to gather any final feedback prior to presenting to Church Council for approval.