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A Special AnnouncementCalled Together Last Sunday we held a special congregational meeting to call Pastor Vida as our regular pastor, and the vote was unanimous! We look forward to our continuing journey together. ~ Your Church Council ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear People of God at Gloria Dei, I receive this news with joy! I have sent my response to Bishop Kathy formally accepting your call to be your regular pastor. I extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your show of trust and confidence in me as your spiritual leader in this next chapter of Gloria Dei's journey. This call invites us into a covenant relationship with one another - a promise of pastor and congregation to walk together as God's people. It is a promise not simply to maintain the status quo but to deepen our commitment to Jesus Christ and to embody God's love in the world. The work and ministry of the church requires the ministry and discipleship of all believers! This September ushers in the fourth year of our National Church's initiative, "Living our Faith," - a year of love. We are invited to follow Jesus in showing love through concrete actions of generosity and service - especially those who are most vulenrable and oppressed. I look forward in discovering together where and how God will lead us in this new adventure of faith. Deo soli Gloria! Pastor Vida
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