July-August, 2026

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​​Greetings to all! It's now the 1st of July and we’re looking forward to our lakeside 
service at the end of the month on July 28th. Last year the weather forced us to delay 
this service until the fall. We are hopeful that this year we can once again conduct our 
final service along the lakeshore, before our August break. If you want to do a reading,  
please contact Lee.

 
On June 13, we had a wonderful celebration of life service for Michèle Smith, our choir 
director, sharing remembrances.  The Choir sang a special song that Michèle had 
prepared some time ago – the Blessing.  After the service, we met at Town Hall to 
enjoy coffee and treats provided by our social committee. 
Charlie continues to do an excellent job managing our church's finances. Our 
accounts show a reassuring balance. Thanks, Charlie, for keeping track of our 
investments on a daily basis... We are grateful for your constant oversight. 

Regarding a survey of church property, we are receiving assistance from Eva Gibavic 
(daughter of longtime member Annette) and will not therefore need to hire a surveyor.  
Eva is familiar with the property and has the global positioning equipment necessary 
for such work, so we should have our reference points well marked by fall.   

We are still working to add colorful shrubs to our property.  A red flowering azalea was 

recently planted near the ramp. We also expect to plant shrubs elsewhere. Don Hayes, grandson of Rev. Dixon for whom the Dixon House is named, has offered to donate a shrub or short tree in remembrance of his grandfather. The Council is still deciding on what species to plant and where, likely near the Dixon house.

 

Pastor Lee has initiated a call to care group to contact homebound members of the congregation. So far Steve W. and Elsje S. have signed up. Contact Lee to help. Our next Council meeting is on July 19. Meanwhile, we’re looking forward to our lakeside service on July 28th.

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Respectfully for the Council, 
Ralph Tiner, Council Chair 
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