Sliding through Summer

This summer has seen the impossible: I've started liking Mondays. Why? Because every Monday I receive my weekly kitchen campaign fundraising update. Every Monday I get a fresh reminder of the exciting things happening at Parkway, the passion in our youth, and the deep support for them shown by the rest of the church. We're down to our last $3000 left for our goal, and I'm already dreaming about how much fun it will be to make the announcement. 

The fundraiser is exciting in-and-of itself. This kitchen will make an enormous difference in the activities we can have as a youth ministry and church, providing food prep space and opportunity to practice hospitality while also opening up more square footage for seating and spiritual formation small groups in the main youth room. But it embodies more than that. Our youth's excitement says so much about what they value and who they're growing to become. It also speaks volumes about this church and what we value. In a time of so much transition, whether it be right here or around the world, it truly is special to be part of a community that's building momentum and joy as we go. I hope you'll take time to really consider what that means, praising God for what the Spirit has done and is doing among us. Thank you so, so much for everything you've done to get us this far, whether you've donated, volunteered, or just filled the fundamentally important task of showing Christian community to be a priority for your students. If you'd like to be involved in helping pull of our fall plans, please reach out to me. The only thing more exciting than today is what's next. 
         -Geoff

Everything AND the Kitchen Sink

We're almost there! Contractor meetings have been happening, trustees emails are zooming back and forth, and the old office is emptying out as we prepare to meet our goal and let the physical work begin.