Thanks again Winnebago for electing me as a minister commissioner to the 218th General Assembly. It was my joy to reconnect with Presbyterians that I have met over the past 20 years and some of whom I haven’t seen since. I became acquainted with many new folks who are gifts to me, especially some committee members with whom I have faithful disagreements.

In an effort to share my GA experience and what I learned, I am designing a worship series for our Wednesday evening services through the rest of this summer based on the work and worship in San Jose. I am retooling the GA worship experiences for our setting (it’s hard to replicate the 225 voice choir in our sanctuary:)) and adding reflections of our discussions, discernment and decisions. I hope to share the depth of the body’s desire to work together, to trust one another and to trust that God is able to reconcile us — even if we don’t know what that will look like our how it will happen.

Please think about joining us for any of these Wednesday Worship Celebrations at 5:30. More info at: www.shawanopres.org.

Blessings,

Susan Phillips