So grateful for our church

I can not put into words how grateful I am for our church...and all of it was made possible because Robert decided to switch schools for 7th grade.  It shows that you truly never know how big an impact any decision will make.

Because Robert decided to switch schools for 7th grade, we learned how truly fabulous these schools are...and we decided to move here so that all three kids could attend here.  When we made the move, it was an opportunity to church shop.  My husband was aware that I was not at all happy in our previous church or in that denomination as a whole.  He was willing to look around to see if he could find something that would work for our entire family as a whole...and that is how we came to find the church we are currently attending.  I LOVE our church!  I love that I am able to be a full member and to truly participate and be a part of the church.  I've been asked to be on the Religious Ed committee, and it's also the source of my very part-time job.  It is truly not a lot of money, but just a little bit of extra that will be very helpful.  It's also been a source of comfort as we've struggled with some of Robert's choices, and I appreciate that the pastor will sit and talk with us, and that he truly knows our family.

Yesterday was the annual congregational meeting at our church.  It was going to be contentious as the discussion of whether or not the church was going to allow our pastor to perform same sex marriages, both inside and outside the walls of the church, was to be voted on and decided at this meeting.  There was a great deal of discussion, and I found it to be as respectful a discussion as could possibly take place given such an emotionally charged topic.  As people talked, I was especially grateful to hear some of the older members express their desire for our church to be open and welcoming to everyone.  At the end of the day, we know we don't all agree, but the measure did pass by nearly a 5-1 margin.  I was so very grateful to be attending a church that is such a good fit for our family!