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Greetings,

Summertime!

     I am writing this early in the morning on a beautiful spring day. The birds are chirping and twilling, the trees have spread their canopy, and the sun shines brightly. We New Englanders ache for these days and savor them when they come.

    Inside this issue of The Courier, you will see the schedule for the Summer Union Services and our scheduled office hours. Kelly and I, aside from our vacations, will be in the office 3 days per week during the summer. We both also have planned vacation time and so it is a good idea to call ahead to confirm that we will be here.  My vacation is scheduled for the latter part of August, and pastoral coverage will be arranged for emergency coverage.

    During the summer slow down, we are though quite busy. Plans are made for fall worship and programs. Other churches are visited on my Sundays not preaching to see what others are doing in worship and many books are read in preparation for the coming year. Kelly is busy as well updating records and preparing for the start of Sunday School. During the summer, I will continue to reach out to get to know each of you and to learn more about the Highlands.

     Summer also though is a time of Sabbath rest for me and the time when I reconnect with family. My children and I are planning a trip to see my sisters that live in Texas and California and hope to visit the Grand Canyon. We also will spend some time with my brother on a lake in Maine. There will also be moments in my hammock and time on my bike and in my kayak. I hope each of you is able to take a time apart from your usual routine.

   My first year with you has been filled with many blessings. We are being transformed inside and out by the love that is here, and the presence of the Spirit. Thank you all so much for the many ways you have welcomed me and for the many, many hours you have given in service to the church.

 Blessings, Rev. Beth