May 11: Email from Rev. Samson

The following email was set to Bob Miles from Rev. Samson.  Bob forwarded it to the group,

Greetings Bob,

I am Rev. Colleen Samson, Associate Conference Minister for the Western North Carolina Association (WNCA), Southern Conference, United Church of Christ.  This email is written on behalf of the Committee on Ministry (COM). The COM oversees the authorized clergy and churches in the WNCA. 

On Thursday, May 7, 2020 the Committee on MInistry of the WNCA met and discussed the situation at First Congregational Church of Hendersonville, and the church leadership's new policy about the role of a former pastor in the church.  Because the COM oversees both clergy and churches, we think our congregational care sub-committee can be of assistance in listening to the differences of opinion that have developed.

There are four people on our congregational care sub-committee.  I would also be included in the zoom call.  We invite you to have between 5-10 people meet with us. We would like to meet the week of May 17 on Monday or Tuesday to listen to your thoughts.  We can meet via zoom in the early evening.  Would you be able to assemble some members who are willing to meet with us?

I look forward to hearing from you regarding this zoom call.

Blessings and Good Health,

Colleen