As many of you know, I have struggled with lower back pain for quite some time.  A previous surgery resulted in complications that will require a second surgery.  I have scheduled this and the Board of Deacons and I have come up with the following plan to accommodate my upcoming absence.

My surgery is scheduled for June 10^th.  Consequently, my last Sunday for this program year will be June 8^th.  To allow for the greatest time of recovery, I will return to the office on Tuesday, September 9^th in preparation for Welcome Back Sunday on September 14^th (the Board has graciously agreed to use Sunday, September 7^th as a way for volunteers and our church to participate in the Victorian Fair that day).

The final Sunday of this program year will be June 22^nd.  This will be our Outdoor Worship Service on the front lawn.  I will assemble this service, along with the previous Sunday, June 15^th, before my absence begins.  The Spring Cookout will be after worship, following Church School Sunday on June 8^th to accommodate the availability of our Fellowship Deacons.  

Rev. Chris Lyman Waldron of the Highlands Congregational Church will be providing pastoral care coverage.  I am confident that all of our bases will be covered and, fear not, my Messenger articles will continue!

I am more grateful than you can imagine for these accommodations to the remainder of this program year so that I can be fully ready to roll come Welcome Back Sunday in the fall.  In the meantime, I will…

See you in church!

–Rev. Dominic