2 022 Read e rs’ Issue


What will you take forward that you have learned during this time?


Ten or 12 years ago, we par- ticipated in the Vital Church Initiative. What we learned as leaders and as a congregation, including the need to stay mission- focused and flexible, were vital to us as we weathered the pandemic.


Karen Booth


Lake Harbor UMC Norton Shores, MI


The ability to record music ahead, and one online service that will remain.


Jan Smith Vale UMC Oakton, VA


Bigger isn’t always better. Better is better.


Todd Wilson


Germantown UMC Germantown, TN


Adaptability. “


I realize that choir music can be effective regardless of the number of choir members.


Edna B. Johnson St. Matthew’s UMC, Greensboro, NC


Michael Dougherty Hyde Park UMC Tampa, FL


That there’s more than one way to skin a cat, and we should keep finding those ways without being “forced.” It makes us all richer for the experience.


Carla Hale


Stroud UMC Stroud, OK


This is something that I am still learning and practicing – how to hold non-judgmen- tal space for someone to experience whatever feelings they are feeling. Practicing compassionate presence.


Eileen Johnson El Sobrante UMC El Sobrante, CA


That my choir members have been reminded of empathy. More prayers offered.


William Moore


McKendree Memorial UMC Portland, TN


That when push comes to shove you can think out- side the box. We even did a live outdoor Christmas Eve service in the afternoon of Christmas Eve 2020. Con- sidering that we live in the Northeast, that was quite a feat.


Lauri Nair


Shenendehowa UMC Clifton Park, NY


Being grateful for whatever is possible to do and not tak- ing as much for granted.


Rick Wiltse


Aldersgate UMC Grand Rapids, MI


The value of our network.


Jim Sheldrake St. Peter’s UMC Wellington, FL


Online can still connect us.


Mary Scifres Santa Clarita UMC Santa Clarita, CA


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