U MATTERS
We are in a series entitled the Resurrected Life and I appreciated Dan’s message last week which reminded us that the resurrection is transformational. Transformation involves new life, and it also involves change. Recently, I had full week of “new life” experiences - a baptism, participation in the renewal of wedding vows, attending a funeral, participating in a baby shower and then on Sunday we confirmed three teens. All examples of new life and transformed lives.
Transformation also involves change. Although we recognise that in “everything there is a season” this summer our church will face some changes. After 10 plus years of a very full and vibrate ministry at Union Church, Chris and Barbara Yorks will be returning to Pennsylvania to be with family. Additionally, Monte Peterson after completing her Master of Divinity, the requirements of ordination and four years of pastoral ministry with us, she, along with Matt, Finn and Willa will be moving to Wisconsin for the next chapter in her ministry. Both of these colleagues (and families) have invested so much into our community and have served so faithfully and selflessly. We will miss them dearly.
Transformation, new life and change, it isn’t always easy nor what we think it will be. But the resurrection reminds us of the power of God and gives us an eternal hope. He knows all of our next steps and encourages us to “seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God [and to] set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Col 3:1-2
Blessings and peace, Pastor Michele
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13