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For years, our monthly newsletter, The Gathering, arrived at our homes informing us of the latest with our congregation and community. Mounting production and postage costs, along with requests for more current information coupled with increased online access among our membership, led us to this experiment with an online version of The Gathering's news items. Read on and let us know what you think ...


Set Sail This Fall

We are in the midst of our Wednesday Night Summer Sabbatical, but the start of a new year is just around the corner. We hope that you will join us as we literally set sail on a new year. (Well, maybe not sail!) On Wednesday night August 18 we invite you to join us for a harbor cruise on the General Beauregard. We will depart from Patriot’s Point at 6:00 (sharp!) for a 2-hour cruise.
The cost is $20/adult (over 18), $10/child ($50 maximum per family) Bring a picnic supper and enjoy seeing Charleston the way it needs to be seen! This is also a great way to introduce friends and neighbors to Providence! You may register here.


Extended Session Volunteers Needed

It is almost time to redo the extended session list for the next quarter. We are one person short on the rotation with 3 year olds during the 11:15 service. We also continue to hope for more people to volunteer to go on the rotation so that we can spread out the Sundays that we work.
It is a gift to be able to care for these children and once every 6-7 weeks is not that often to have to miss worship. The rewards are well worth it! Please give this prayerful consideration and if you would consider going on the regular list, contact Vickie Guerry.


Listen online!

Visit our NEW Media Center to read or listen to a recent sermon or even subscribe via podcast. Our onboard media player is a great resource; check it out today.


Implementation Plan for our New Structure

Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Distribute Implementation Plan- Hard copies will be distributed on Wednesday Night, will be available in the church office, will be available on the website.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Vote on Implementation Plan; start discussion on church priorities for 2011
Sunday, June 20, 2010 Discussion of church priorities for 2011 in sanctuary during Sunday School
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Continue discussion on church priorities for 2011
Thursday, July 01, 2010 Coordinating Council Meeting, Education Building, 7 pm
Friday, July 02, 2010 Distribute 2011 Church Priority Recommendations to congregation via email
Sunday, July 11, 2010 Vote on 2011 Church Priority Recommendations at morning services; voice vote
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Issue approved priority list to Committee chairs; budget process begins and will include submission of dates for expenditures.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 Updated Church Constitution to Coordinating Council for approval
Sunday, September 05, 2010 Budgets and Calendars due to Finance Committee
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 Revised Constitution emailed to Congregation and posted on Website
Thursday, September 30, 2010 Finance Committee presents 2011 budget to Coordinating Council
Saturday, October 02, 2010 Coordinating Council and Finance Committee continue discussions, if necessary.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Finance Committee presents 2011 budget to congregation; discussion
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 2011 Budget presentation continues
Sunday, October 24, 2010 Congregation votes on budget and revised constitution at morning services
Sunday, November 07, 2010 Pledge Sunday
Sunday, December 05, 2010 Vote on Moderator-Elect, Treasurer, Clerk, Ministry Coordinators, Ministry Members (including Group Leaders)