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CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND COMMUNICATION

Learn more about how the next ten days will unfold prior to Candidating Sunday on August 30.

Wednesday, August 19, 9:00 am PST
Announcement of the Nominee

  • Congregational email with letter from the PNC and link to introductory video
  • Website goes live with content:
    • Letter from the PNC 
    • Biography with pictures
    • Statement of Faith
    • PNC Introductory Video (followed by two more videos in coming days)
    • Links to Media (sermons, video clips, seminar, articles)
    • Calendar of Events/Communication
    • Congregational meeting Instructions
    • Calling a Pastor FAQs
  • Packet mailed to those who do not have email

Thursday, August 20
Postcard for our refrigerators mailed to all households

Friday, August 21
Special Friday First Pres email with PNC contents:

  • New Video – Charlene’s greeting to First Pres and PNC Q & A 
  • Congregational Meeting instructions for registration
  • Resend FAQs about the search, nominating, voting process

Sunday, August 23
Reminder announcement of Congregational Meeting August 30

Monday, August 24 
PNC email to the Congregation

  • New Video – Friends and Colleagues tell us about Charlene

Tuesday, August 25 – Charlene meets with leadership

  • Candidate joins the All-Staff Meeting at Noon
  • Candidate meets with the Session at 6:30 pm

Friday, August 28 
Regular Friday First Pres email with PNC contents:

  • Updated video postcards on website
  • Congregational Meeting instructions for registration
  • Resend FAQs about the search, nominating, voting process

Saturday, August 29, 9:00 am
Candidate meets with the Deacons for a virtual coffee hour

Sunday, August 30 
Candidating Sunday

  • Charlene preaches in worship
  • Congregational meeting thereafter to consider her nomination and vote

IF CALL IS AFFIRMED AT THE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Sunday, September 6
Charlene will join us virtually for a Congregational meet and greet coffee hour after worship

Wednesday, October 14
Charlene will be in the office for her first day

Sunday, October 18
Charlene begins a new season of ministry with us. Charlene preaches in worship as our new Senior Pastor

MORE INFORMATION

Announcement

Letter from the PNC

Charlene’s Biography

Charlene’s Statement of Faith

Videos About Charlene

Postcard Videos

Media

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