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April 11, 2024
Dear members and friends,
It is with great joy that we write to introduce you to Reverend Laurel Gray, our new Assistant Minister of Congregational Life! This hire has the unanimous support of both the Parish Board and the Assistant Minister Search Committee. Some of you may have enjoyed hearing Rev. Laurel preach on March 24 when she was here as a guest minister.
As our 0.75-time Assistant Minister of Congregational Life, Rev. Laurel will report to Rev. Rebecca and work in collaboration with the staff and all of you. Her ministry will focus on three primary areas of church life: membership, adult faith formation and programming, and supporting Mara Flynn, Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry, in creating vibrant children’s, youth, and young adult religious education and programming. She will also preach over the course of the year and serve in Rev. Rebecca’s absence for vacation and study leave.
Rev. Laurel will start her ministry at the FRSUU on August 13. We will share her email and other contact information at that time so you can help welcome her to our beloved community. There will also be welcome activities at the start of the church year after Labor Day.
See below for a greeting from Rev. Laurel and a link to learn more about her.
In celebration and gratitude,
Rev. Rebecca and members of the Parish Board and Search Committee
P.S. You will be hearing updates in the next month or so from the Director of Church Music and Finance Director search committees as well!
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