A Letter from Christina Hildebrand
Chris shares a difficult decision with all
of us
To my Northaven
family,
After much thought and prayer, I have decided to leave my ministry position at Northaven United Methodist Church so that I can be at home full-time with my three children. I will be taking a family leave of absence effective at Annual Conference time in June. I do plan to return to the ministry at some point in the future when the time feels right.
Your support for me and for both my calling to ministry and to motherhood has sustained me through my faith journey. You nurtured me through the probationary years of ministry, and you celebrated with me when I was ordained a deacon in full connection. You also made covenant with me and my family when my son William was baptized, and you, just a few months ago, lovingly welcomed our newest addition, Sarah, into Northaven’s fellowship.
I have a tremendous amount of love for this community of faith and respect for the mission and ministry of this church. However, I am all too aware that time is a blessing and that my children will be young for only a short time. Thank you all for your ministry to me during these last five years. It truly has been a privilege to serve at Northaven.
Grace and peace,
Christina Hildebrand
After much thought and prayer, I have decided to leave my ministry position at Northaven United Methodist Church so that I can be at home full-time with my three children. I will be taking a family leave of absence effective at Annual Conference time in June. I do plan to return to the ministry at some point in the future when the time feels right.
Your support for me and for both my calling to ministry and to motherhood has sustained me through my faith journey. You nurtured me through the probationary years of ministry, and you celebrated with me when I was ordained a deacon in full connection. You also made covenant with me and my family when my son William was baptized, and you, just a few months ago, lovingly welcomed our newest addition, Sarah, into Northaven’s fellowship.
I have a tremendous amount of love for this community of faith and respect for the mission and ministry of this church. However, I am all too aware that time is a blessing and that my children will be young for only a short time. Thank you all for your ministry to me during these last five years. It truly has been a privilege to serve at Northaven.
Grace and peace,
Christina Hildebrand
Posted: Wednesday - April 19, 2006 at 12:57 PM |
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