Changing Seasons

This past week the temperatures finally began to feel cooler in the morning and the sun is beginning to set noticeably earlier in the evening. And while Halloween candy has been available in stores for what seems like months, the calendar finally says it is fall. All of which means that the seasons are changing.And as the leaves begin to transition to their autumn brilliance we are reminded as it says in Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens”.

The same is true in the life of the congregation.First United Presbyterian Church is over 190 years old and has journeyed through many seasons and transitions in that time. And our journey of transition and transformation continues.

Over the past few weeks, as a congregation we have seen a hole in the ground transformed into a foundation and walls as the renovation work continues. We have also had three young people begin the confirmation journey as they explore what it means to be Presbyterian and to become a member of a congregation. The mission study group is continuing their work and hopes to provide a draft report to the Session in the coming weeks.

Truly there is a time for everything and even during this season of transition we continue to respond to God’s call to love and care for our neighbors. May the peace of Christ be with you now and always!

Pastor Bill






Pastor William (Bill) McLean