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It’s hard to believe that I’ve been in Le Roy for almost a month now.

First, thank you so much for the very warm welcome that I’ve received  since arriving. I’ve gotten to know so many more of you and you’ve helped so much since I got here. My cat Amber and I are settling in and getting to know the area. (Well, I am. Amber tends to stay at home and watch the world go by from her perch at the front windows.) I’ve loved the few ways that I’ve already been able to be part of community life - the 5th grade wax museum, one of the Stars baseball games last week, and the parade and Memorial Day service of Remembrance on Monday.

I’ve also enjoyed getting to know the church in different contexts, including Monday’s delicious Memorial Day Dinner. In an effort to continue getting  to know more of you, over the summer I open up my office hours for an  evening or two each week. Currently I am in the office as much as possible on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am - 3pm. In the next few weeks, I will be adding and advertising different evening hours for each week over the summer in an effort to meet more of you. Please feel free to drop by or schedule an appointment anytime.

One thing I strongly believe in is studying together, be it scripture, theologians, or spiritual books. It’s how we can come together as Christians and grow in faith as well as deepen our relationships with each other. There’s one book I particularly love that I’ve wanted to do a study on ever since reading it in Seminary: More Ready Than You Realize: The Power of Everyday Conversations by Brian McLaren. This book has opened my eyes to power of evangelism through God’s grace when we don’t think about it as evangelism, but as making friends. As I’ve mentioned the last two Sundays, McLaren calls this method of evangelizing Spiritual Friendship, and it’s about being in real relationships. This church seems to be a place where God and the Spirit are central; sharing about God and being in relationship with each other and our Lord are at the heart of ministry here. So I would like to study this book with you. It’s an easy read that teaches a lot and has a great, true story at the heart of it. Spoiler- the young person who is wrestling with God not only becomes a Christian but ultimately becomes a pastor.

If you would be interested in reading this book together and meeting to  discuss it, please let me know so we can discuss what times would work and how often. I’d really like to make this available to everyone who might be interested.

And if there’s another idea you have, let me know and let’s try to put it into action next. By studying together, we deepen our relationships with each other and with God. I look forward to continuing to grow in relationship and in faith with all of you. Whether you want to get a cup of coffee or need pastoral guidance, I’m here for you.

Blessings and Peace,

~Pastor Annie





Pastor Annie McMillan