This spring at Meridian Street we are finding both new life and renewal. The Imagine Meridian process in January and early February brought many responses from this congregation. You shared your joys, your concerns and your dreams concerning our wonderful community of faith. Copies of the compiled information from Imagine Meridian can be requested from the church office or found online at our website www.msumc.org.   This information is one significant part of a larger planning process. Imagine Meridian included responses from adults, youth and children.   In addition, interviews with people who live and/or work in the area surrounding the church, a random sampling of members who are active, members who are inactive, and members who have left this church, church lay leaders, and staff are all a part of the process that has led us toward a long range plan for Meridian Street UMC. The plan is being presented to the Church Council in May and will then be available for your consideration and input soon after. The plan it self is only the beginning of the journey.   Together, we will rejoice in what has been and put new effort and energy into what will be.

God is making something new at Meridian Street! That is the beauty of our faith, our God is alive and well in our midst and leading the way toward new life. I hope that you will continue to be engaged in this process. Thank you for your participation in Imagine Meridian. Thank you for continuing to support this congregation as you participate in worship, study, ministry and giving. As a member said to me recently, “You can sense change in the air at Meridian Street.” As long as change is bringing us new life in Christ, I am all for it. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of sharing this journey of faith and hope and change with you!                             

Rev. Anne Rosebrock