Update from the Mission Committee, April 19th, 2026

Mission Study & Strategic Planning Update

Beginning its work on Jan. 10, the Mission Study Committee reached an important milestone yesterday when it completed its final scheduled strategic planning session.

Over the past several weeks, the work has taken on a new level of clarity and direction, as the ideas and input gathered throughout the process have been shaped into meaningful strategies and sequenced actionable next steps in the 5-year plan.

In the coming weeks, the foc

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Update from the Mission Study Committee, February 15th, 2026

The Mission Study Committee is at the midpoint in its work. 

Over the past several weeks, our 8-member team has met three times in Room 116. Each gathering has been marked by thoughtful conversation, honest reflection, humor and a genuine willingness to listen carefully to one another.

The perspectives around the table are varied, and that diversity has strengthened the deliberative process. Our dialogue has been wide-ranging, often challenging, and consistently grounded in

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Update from the Mission Study Committee, January 18th, 2026

At the Session meeting on December 15, 2025, Elders chose a slate of eight church members to comprise the Mission Study Committee.

Individuals were selected based on qualities essential to effective teamwork and strategic planning. Of about 16 individuals, eight were selected to serve, including Dale Shidemantle, Paul Caram, Geoff Ginader, Katrina Johnson-Smith, Kia Howell, Barb Macks, Monty Service, and Jay Shimek.

Pastor Britney serves as a consultant to the committee. The

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Update from Session meeting on 11.24.2025

As our church family enters a meaningful time of transition, we are invited to move forward with prayerfulness, reflection, and unity.  Seasons of change are not merely administrative; they are spiritual opportunities for discernment, renewal, and deepening trust in God. 

Transitions invite us to draw closer to God.  As a congregation, we are encouraged to pray for wisdom for our leaders, unity within the congregation, and clarity about God’s purpose for First Covenant’s ne

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