Letters to the Congregation

November 2024 Letter from the Pastoral Staff
Reminding the Fourth Church community that the pastoral staff is available to offer spiritual support in this and all seasons

September 2024 Letter Announcing Interim Director of Music
Announcing Douglas Cleveland has been named Interim Organist and Director of Music

September 2024 Video Invitation and Update from Tom Are
Sharing updates about our life together and inviting all to engage in opportunities available this autumn at fourth Church

July 2024 Pastoral Letter about Protestors
Included in the July 12 News @ Fourth Church newsletter, a letter from the Fourth Church pastors about the protest outside of worship on Sunday, July 7

June 2024 Video Update from Tom Are
Sharing information about our financial situation, the census project, the long-range plan, and the pastor Nominating Committee

May 2024 Announcement of the Pastor Nominating Committee
Including the names of those elected to serve on the PNC and a brief outline of what’s next

May 2024 Announcement of the Approved Long-Range Plan
Including a link to an outline of the plan and a summary of next steps

March 2024 Request for Pastor Nominating Committee Recommendations
Including links to recommendation forms and information about the PNC process

February 2024 Announcement of John Sherer Resignation
Including letters from Organist and Director of Music John Sherer and Interim Pastor Tom Are

February 2024 Letter
Including a brief video message from Interim Pastor Tom Are and updates on the Long-Range Plan and the Financial Transformation Plan

January 2024 Update from Session
Including information about upcoming sabbaticals

January 2024 Long-Range Planning Update
Including an invitation to feedback sessions

December 2023 Letter
With Christmas greetings from Interim Pastor Tom Are

December 2023 Video Message
Including a budget update from Interim Pastor Tom Are

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