Why Are They Doing “That?” Who Is “They?”
Have you ever been talking about SUM happenings and said to yourself or a friend, “Why are they doing ________?” (Fill in the blank…)
And who is “they?”
“They” are your current church leaders, clergy, and staff. “They” serve on the Staff Parish Relations Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Trustees Committee. These committees and Pastor DH work closely with the staff and each other to make this church run. “They” also make up the Little Lambs & Ivy (LLI) board and keep in contact with the LLI director. “They” consist of long-time SUM members as well as new ones. “They” are participants in the various music programs, and “they” participate in small groups. “They” are married people and single people. “They” have children at home, and “they” are empty-nesters. “They” work full-time, part-time, run their own business, and some are retired. Even some of the staff have other jobs! And except for the clergy and staff, “they” are all volunteers.
“They” work hard to make decisions for the entire church that align with our mission and purpose. “They” spend time in meetings to keep SUM the amazing and vibrant place that it is. “They” often form close friendships with the other people on their committees, because working through some of the challenges they face creates bonds that last.
So, if you catch yourself saying, “Why are they doing that?”, please reach out to one of us! There’s possibly a perspective you have yet to hear, and we’re happy to be transparent about the goings-on at SUM. And maybe you’ll bring up a point that we failed to consider. Ask us, email us, or give us a call!
Church Council Chair: Sue Lemke - email (council@sumct.org)
Trustees Chair: Steve Langin - email (trustees@sumct.org)
Staff Parish Relations (SPR) Chair: Glenn Knight - email (spr@sumct.org)
Finance Chair: Jennifer Acheson - email (finance@sumct.org)
This article was initially authored by Jen Acheson, and ran about this time last year in our newsletter. It has been adapted for more recent church happenings and rerun as a reminder of ways in which parishioners can access leaders with questions and concerns.