Dear friends,
I am so excited to spend these next few months with all of you at Edwards Church. I have been connected with Edwards for several years through my internship with Open Spirit, as a fill-in Church Admin last summer, and as an active member of Open Spirit. My calling into ministry was fed early on by an Open Spirit multi-faith book study. Throughout my ordination journey, Edwards has been a rock of support and education. This past January, I passed my Ecclesiastical Council and became authorized to enter the search and call process.
As I continue my search for a call to ministry, I will enter into a new ministry with this vibrant community – worship and faith formation. I am looking forward to sharing worship and learning together.
Times in transition create uncertainty and can sometimes challenge our faith. And times of transition can help us to focus our energies and see new opportunities. As we look at the Sermon on the Mount over the next few weeks, we will see how Jesus encouraged us to feel all our feelings during times of transition and see the world through the hope and love of God. What a blessing!!
Peace, Fran Graveson