June 3: Email from Bob Miles to Phil

Good morning Phil,


Attached is a summary that the five of us have written to inform the congregation about the sequence of developments and questions concerning the former pastor policy, which we ask you to send to the congregation.  You indicated that you may want other church leaders to review it.


We appreciate that you expressed a strong interest almost a month ago in having a conversation with our group.  Since then, we had the Zoom meeting with Rev. Samson and members of the Committee on Ministry and follow-up exchanges with her.

Do you know yet if other church leaders want to arrange a Zoom meeting with the five of us?  We ask for such a conversation to take place soon, knowing that the church is facing many questions, and trust that church leaders feel the same urgency to begin seeking a way forward within the church on this issue.  


When you and I talked, I asked whether you and other church leaders are open to reviewing or reconsidering the policy.  When four of us talked yesterday, we agreed that we don't need to know this before we have a conversation with you.  Starting to talk is most important. 

We look forward to hearing from you soon.


Yours in peace,

Bob

JB Note: This email contained an attachment that was similar to he May 29:  Summary so far