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A MESSAGE FROM OUR ASSOCIATE PASTOR |
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Dear Members and Friends of PCCT:
I’m writing you to let you know that I’ve received a call to serve as the Associate Pastor for Parish Life at the West Side Presbyterian Church (WSPC) in Ridgewood, NJ. My final Sunday with you will be June 20th and my final workday will be Friday, June 25th.
At WSPC, I will be focusing on adult ministry, most specifically the ministries of spiritual formation, small groups, discipleship, and mission. I look forward to this opportunity to draw more intentionally on my training, experience, and gifts, to pursue my deepest passions in ministry, and to serve a community ripe for spiritual growth.
It has been a joy and privilege to serve as the Associate Pastor and Associate Pastor for Congregational Life at the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township since August of 1999. Thank you for letting me into your hearts, entrusting me with your sacred stories, and journeying with me all these years. I feel blessed to have begun my ministry with such an open, caring, and gifted community. And I’m fortunate that two of my most life-changing events occurred while I was with you: becoming a father and beginning my journey as a spiritual director. I will be forever grateful for your support.
I will also always treasure being part of such a dynamic and committed team of leaders at PCCT. I am grateful to Ed for his kindness, encouragement, and companionship, to the staff who helped me look forward to going to work everyday and who taught me so much about ministry and collaboration, and to the many people and groups I’ve served with and shared so many joyful and meaningful experiences with.
The more I reflect on the timing of God’s call, the more I trust this will be a blessing not only for me and my family, but for you. There are many wonderful changes ahead for you and an increasing number of faithful and talented leaders equipped to deepen and expand the ministry of PCCT as you move forward, follow the Spirit’s leading, and live into this new chapter in your communal life.
Soon our relationship will change: I will no longer be one of your pastors, and due to Presbyterian polity, unable to conduct weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc. But what will never change are my love for you and my heartfelt gratitude for nearly eleven years with you.
I look forward to the opportunity to personally say thank you and goodbye to as many of you as I can.
With love and gratitude,
Rev. Marc Oehler
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