Many of you have already heard the good news that we have hired a new part-time Interim Pastor of Congregational Care. Liz Bidgood Enders has been introduced via an all-church email, introduced in person prior to worship on August 20, and now introduced in this third public notice of a vitally important event in our congregational life.
Liz will be winding down her 17 year ministry with the Ridgeway CoB while simultaneously engaging and ramping up her work with us. Her one-year appointment will begin at ¼ time on September 1 and increase to ½ time on October 1.
We knew when Pastor Pam retired and Pastor Naomi was called to join Pastor Jason in full-time ministry that we were going to be understaffed and would likely require interim help while we assessed our needs and determined an appropriate level and a long-term alignment for our pastoral staff. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a creative, capable and caring person joining our pastoral team.
Please take the time to welcome Liz into our fellowship by introducing yourself to her. You will both be richly rewarded.
Submitted by Jeff Eisenbise, Board Chair