On Pentecost Sunday, we bid farewell to Cassie Smith and Matthew McDaniel as the leave our community of faith. When members and friends transition from our fold, we offer each the opportunity to acknowledge the leave-taking in a way that they choose. On Sunday, we prayed:
Bless Cassie Smith and Matthew McDaniel as they move from our community for Matthew’s continued service in the armed forces. Thank you for Cassie’s passion for reconciling work and the full inclusion of all people in life and in community. Send them your blessing, and new friends to greet them in their new home.
pictured here: Pastor J and Cassie