Change . . .

It has been said that the only constant in life is change. That certainly seems to be true right now in my life and in the life of Plymouth. As you will read elsewhere in this newsletter, there are several significant changes unfolding right now. I have announced my retirement, effective July 1st; Allison Rowland, our Office Manager, has resigned; and we have resumed in-person worship in our sanctuary. In each of these developments there are aspects which will feel unsettling, and may elicit a sense of concern. And there are also opportunities for celebration. So much depends on the attitudes and perspectives we bring to the situation. When we remember that in every moment of our journey through this life we are accompanied by Sacred Presence then we stand a better chance of allowing light and love and trust to shape our experiences. In his letter to the Church in Rome, the Apostle Paul wrote, “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to God’s purpose.” Please note that Paul does not say that all things are good. He is reminding us that when we allow God to expand our perspective we begin to discover fresh new possibilities for experiencing abundant living. In the next few months, as these changes continue to take shape, I invite you to join me in praying for the faith to step boldly into the future to which God is calling us, trusting that the path will be revealed in ways beyond our wildest imagining. I look forward to walking this path with you for yet a little while longer.

- Pastor Roger
(keeping my feet firmly planted in the flow)