Thank You from Pastor Heidi

I am so honored and grateful to all of you for the thoughtful and joy-filled farewell brunch on January 26th, thank you! My heart is full from all of you who attended and for all the thoughtful words, gracious gifts, and many hugs and well-wishes you shared with me. A special thank you to Michael Hulett and Michelle Converse for organizing the amazing food and customizing the tables with a few of my favorite things: Star Wars, Yoga and Cheeseheads! Ike and I felt truly honored and loved as we move forward into the next chapter of our lives!

I also would like to thank Dave Chavez and all the musicians who participated in worship and made my last Sunday with you all even more special and moving with some of my favorite songs and hymns. It was a beautiful weekend that will remain with me always. 

I have been so blessed to work with amazing colleagues over the years who have made my ministry possible and have been indispensable in helping me grow in my journey as a pastor and as a person. Many thanks to our staff and volunteers, past and present; you have all been an amazing team and I will cherish our time together! I give special thanks to Pastor Meredith Keseley for her encouragement, support and friendship. You have taught me SO much and it has been an honor to do ministry with you! 

I am grateful to the congregation council for all their enthusiasm and openness to new ideas and new ministry in our time together. The support of council and all of you have made it possible to start and to grow new opportunities to create community and to love and serve God and neighbor in our community. I give thanks to God for you and for the amazing ministry the Holy Spirit has in store for Abiding Presence in this next chapter. Go Go Holy Spirit!

Peace, Pastor Heidi