June, 2010 Minister’s Message
Friends,
There can be no mistaking that summer days are upon us. We’ve already hit record high temperatures in Boston, our High School Seniors have attended class for the last time, and our Church Clerk has issued the warrant for our annual meeting. In a few weeks we will bring out the Beth-El Table and place it in the chancel for worship, which begins at 9:30 a.m. starting June 20 (mark your calendars!).
Before we make that shift, I’d like to focus your attention on some upcoming worship events.
- Sunday, June 6, 10:00 a.m.
- We will receive several new members into our church family, baptize Grace and Bruce Lusa, and share the Sacrament of Communion. All members and friends are encouraged to stay for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation following the service.
- Sunday, June 13, 10:00 a.m.
- Our Church School Students and Teachers conclude their church school year by leading the congregation in a special Children’s Sunday worship service. They ask that we gather downstairs in Fellowship Hall for worship so they may utilize our video projector.
This Children’s Sunday will be especially moving as it will be the last one under the supervision of Pam Curran as our Director of Christian Education. You may have heard that, after years of faithful service, Pam Curran is stepping down. She shares this announcement with us in her own words on page 4 of this edition of the Eastwind. Rev. Sara and I will miss Pam’s presence on our church staff. She is a talented person whose dedication to our students and teachers is apparent. While she is stepping down from her official role, we take heart that Pam will continue to call East Church her home.
I hope to see you at these important June events in the life of East Church (and throughout summer months as well!).
Blessings,
Rev. Eric
