Hello Members,

We are getting ready to begin our settled minister search process. The Settled Search Committee is not yet formed. There is an applications process that will begin in February and end with a congregational vote in late April/early May. The search for a settled minister involves the whole congregation in various stages. The Congregation votes for 5 members of the Settled Search Committee to represent them in the search process.

Since our congregation is having a two year interim period, the Board chose to have a separate committee to conduct the congregational survey. The MInisterial Search Survey Committee was appointed by the board to conduct and analyze the data so that the Settled Minister Search Committee could focus on the review of the applicants.

Please fill out and return your survey when it becomes available. Attend a focus group so that your thoughts may be included in the final report.

Apply to be a member of the Settled Minister Search Committee or sign the application of someone you trust to do an excellent job. Review the statements of the applicants for the Settled Minister Search Committee. (They will be posted in early April 2012) Come to the Special Congregational Meeting and vote for your 5 top choices!

Love and Light,

Mary