A big shoutout to Kim Armstrong! Kim recently found out that she has been vetted and certified as a facilitator for the United Church of Christ’s ‘Sacred Conversations to End Racism.’ This recognition comes after a three-year process of study, self-evaluation, reading, writing, and meeting bi-weekly with a cohort from across the country. Throughout that time Kim learned directly from the world’s top scholars on anti-racism and the Church from around the world. She plans to continue to work with the Indiana-Kentucky Conference’s Anti-Racism Task Force. That task force has developed a training for clergy that will undergo a beta test in February. Kim will also work with Rev. Dr. Velda Love on facilitating training on the national level. We are proud to know Kim and excited to hear about this work as it continues!

Looking Ahead
This was the conclusion of Pastor JD’s Annual Report, as he turned his attention from what we accomplished in 2023 and began to look ahead to what 2024 will be marked by. This year I want to focus on just one thing, that I believe will touch nearly every ministry/program/decision