About the Sabbatical The Rev. Mary Gear will be taking a sabbatical from June 16 to October 31, 2024. Sabbaticals are a vital and necessary element of healthy long-term ministries. […]
Minister
Interconnected – by Rev. Mary Gear
On August 27, many of us gathered at Millersylvania Park for a long-awaited congregational picnic. What a wonderful and joyous event! So many attended for food, music and fellowship. There […]
Shared Ministry
While some think that the ministry of a congregation is solely the responsibility of the minister, it really is shared by those who come together in covenant and community. The […]
Seeking Care and Support
During last Sunday’s Question & Answer session with Board chair, James Trujillo, I spoke about shared ministry. While some think that the ministry of a congregation is solely the responsibility […]
Renewal
Starting on Monday, Jan. 31, I will be away attending the UU Minister’s Association Institute for Excellence in Ministry. The events are multi-site with all speakers online and some people […]