Today, I begin the first six-week segment of a combined three-month sabbatical. We first began discussing the church’s policy around this benefit over three years ago. As with so many things, Covid interrupted all the original plans, including a trip to Spain to walk the ancient pilgrimage of the “Camino de Santiago.” While taking my “Camino” will have to wait for the next sabbatical, I still have much to look forward to as I go on my way.
Peter Christ, Lead Pastor Looking back at the past month, I’m reminded of the show of support Anne & I received as we once again had to tend to our family in the midst of loss. This community continues to be such a real gift in our lives. The busy...
Just as we lift up a weekly sabbath as a holy practice for the life of faith, congregations can be strengthened by providing opportunities for pastors to step away briefly from the persistent obligations of daily parish life and to engage in a period of renewal and reflection.
