This summer, Rev. Chris will be taking a sabbatical from the ministry at SJR from July 1st until September 30th. Sabbaticals are an opportunity for not just the minister to rest, learn and regroup especially after these last two years, but also a chance for the congregation to explore and experience different gifted preachers from our local area. And so we’re excited to share with you our summer plans. In the past, we’ve joined with local congregations, and while we didn’t do that officially this year, we hope they’ll join us over the summer!

July (Emergency pastoral care– Rev. Gary Clark, Forest Hill)
3rd, 10th, 17th – Teresa Carse, Licensed Lay Worship Leader
24th – Karen Cartmell, Licensed Lay Worship Leader
31st – Teresa Carse

August (Emergency pastoral care – Rev. Tim Graham, Calvary)
7th – Teresa Carse
14th, 21st, 28th – Karen Cartmell

September (Emergency pastoral care–Rev. Andrea Allan, Westminster)
4th – Rev. Marilyn Burnard
11th, 18th – Karen Cartmell
25th – Blessing of the Animals Service with Teresa Carse (outdoors, weather permitting)

During this time, Rev. Roz Vincent-Haven has agreed to be the pastoral charge supervisor available for any meetings necessary during Rev. Chris’ absence.