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Markus Hauck Markus Hauck joined our congregation this fall as Music Director. The response from the congregation was immediate. The choir has many new faces, reflecting the pleasure with which their offerings are received and the joy with which they are shared. Many of Markus’ offerings are original works and the congregation appreciatively sits to...

This coming weekend, the Board will come together to discuss our goals for the year and how we will be working together as we organize ourselves for this congregational year. A topic that I touched on last year, and which I plan to develop more fully this year, is enhancing the overall infrastructure of the...

Well, I must say that this summer was much better than last summer. You may recall that your fearless leader was wrapped in a cast from elbow to fingers due to a wrist injury and subsequent surgery. This summer has been a lot more fun – early morning trips to the beach, tennis les- sons,...

As I near the end of the first year of my Presidency, I reflect on what a special year it has been for me. I have said it many times, I say it here now and I will say it many more times before I am through: I continue to be in awe of the...

During this year’s Pledge Drive, Lauren and John Carlton emphasized the importance of pledging early. You heed- ed the call and I am pleased to report that a significantly larger portion of our congregation has pledged this year than last year at this time. I wish I could follow that with a more upbeat message....

Most people have a love-hate relationship with money; they can’t stand to deal with it but they can’t stay away from it. At no time is this dichotomy more evident than when asked to give it away. Welcome to this year’s pledge drive! In a bit of a departure from previous years, we are more...