Discovery Weekend Report Update

Dear Christ Church family,

In January, thirty members of our congregation gathered with our McGowan Global Institute consultant, Rev. Dr. Bruce O’Neil, for the Discovery Weekend. This was an exceptionally helpful process for our church's leadership, providing clarity and insight into the kind of pastor we will need in the years ahead. We'd like to thank all who participated in this event.

The Session has received the Discovery Weekend report and the accompanying executive summary and reviewed the documents at our recent Session meeting. These materials are an important part of McGowan’s structured search process and are intended to be handled with great care in keeping with that process.

These reports have been provided to the Pastoral Search Committee to help shape and strengthen the Church Profile and the Pastor Profile materials that will be posted publicly on our website. Both the Session and the Search Committee are approaching this work thoughtfully and with discipline, discerning what should be communicated more broadly—especially as the process includes feedback designed to guide the committee’s work in focused and constructive ways. When these documents are published, you will see the fruit of this careful effort reflected in materials that clearly express who we are, what we value, and what we are seeking in our next pastor.

Thank you for your continued prayers, patience, and encouragement. We are making progress and are committed to pursuing the next steps with wisdom, unity, and trust in the Lord’s leading.

Peace in Christ,
The Session of Christ Church Presbyterian