May Church Council Meeting Highlights

The FELC congregation council met for its monthly meeting on May 16. Here are some highlights from the meeting:

1. The council continued the discussion on living our strategic plan for outreach. Opportunities will be available soon for volunteers to help with immigrants and refugees in partnership with Casa Marianella.

2. Pastor Coffey’s report included: (1) Update on Sunday worship participation data, with our average total participation (in person and online) at 90. (2) Update on the progress of the capital campaign team’s work to develop a proposal. (3) Update on the formation of an LGBTQ+ ministry team and the focus on writing a statement of welcome.

3. The council discussed the transition plan to a new treasurer as Erin McCracken prepares to step down this summer.