Pastoral Musings

I'm not sure where June went, but we are now entering July, and August is just around the corner. It's time for summer vacation from school days and the fulfillment of long-anticipated summer travel plans. I too will be taking a couple of weeks off this July - dates and worship coverage are noted in this issue of the Oak Leaves. And, as always, we take a bit of a break from monthly issues of the newsletter, combining our July and August news. 

During July, it is good to catch our breath after a busy program year of planning and implementing weekly Sunday school lessons, attending board meetings, organizing social gatherings, and balancing all of these with other life commitements that call for our attention. I pray that this summer offers you moments of respite and relaxation even as I know that life's commitments continue.

As always, the work of the church continues with worship services and pastoral care. Plans for increasing accessibility to our church building also continue to unfold this summer as we look forward to their implementation in the near future. And our youth continue to work on their project in support of the arts program at Hasbro Children's Hospital.

Their fundraiser will culminate in an evening of food and fun on Saturday, August 15th. You are invited to join in the festivities, and also join us for the next morning's worship service which will showcase their efforts. And, as always, you are invited to join us each Sunday, in every season, for a time of worship and community.

Wherever this summer finds you, may you enjoy safe travels, cool breezes, and sunny days. And may you be assured that wherever you travel, whether near of far, you are never beyond the love and care of our God.

Blessings and Peace,

Pastor Linda