Summer is a quiet time in Thomas Paine’s congregational year. But lots has changed since June began. Here’s a list of comings and goings that everyone should know about before returning energized in September.
Comings
- A new church year. We recently changed our congregational calendar to begin July 1. Bryant Brown was unanimously voted our settled minister in June. He’ll start in September.
- The Rev. Peter Morales was elected president of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations in June as well, at the General Assembly in Salt Lake City. He is the first Hispanic leader of our denomination.
- Bill Weber is president of the board of trustees. George Carlisle is vice president, Josie Waldman is treasurer, and Christine Perry is secretary. The board is now just seven members; it had previously been 10.
Goings
- Rev. Gabi Parks has moved on to Easton, Md., where she was voted in as settled minister, after two years at Thomas Paine. We wish her well.
- Tim Johnson completed two years as president of the board of trustees. He has agreed to serve as chair of the religious education committee.
There is plenty of activity continuing through the summer and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday mornings and throughout the summer.
- Kevin Donahue
