As we prepare for the beginning of the program year in September, I wanted to update all of you on what is happening at Memorial.

First, we miss you. I hope you will join us (in person or on zoom) for Homecoming Sunday - September 19th. We will continue to follow all necessary COVID protocols and are working on a way to make sure children who are not yet eligible to receive the vaccine can fully participate. Below are some additional updates.

The Memorial Makes Room campaign is nearly complete. We are still looking for approximately 25k in pledges towards the effort.
The renovation work is set to begin in mid to late September. Join us for homecoming as we say goodbye to the old cork floor
The Guy Hollyday Justice and Reparations Initiative has reached its financial goal for 2021, though we still would love to have you make contributions or sustaining pledges going forward. A neighbor of the church emailed me this week to let me know they had set up a regular monthly payment from their account directly into the fund. What a great model!
We are currently searching for a Children's and Youth Minister and a Parish Administrator. If you or someone you know might be interested, please let us know!
The Rev. Natalie Conway is dealing with some health issues this month and will be taking some time off. Keep her in your prayers and say hi if she joins us on zoom from time to time!
Our Annual meeting will be January 23, 2022. We will be electing between 4 and 6 new members to the vestry. I would ask that you all prayerfully consider whether this is something you are called to.

That's all! See you in Church!

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