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title: Moving Forward - University Reformed Church
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pubDate: "2021-04-07T08:57:31"
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description: "PDF copy of the Session’s Letter Dear URC, The Lord has been kind to our church during a unique and trying year. We are thankful…"
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**[PDF copy of the Session’s Letter](https://urchurch.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/06231809/2021.04.07-Session-Update-on-COVID.pdf)**

Dear URC,

The Lord has been kind to our church during a unique and trying year. We are thankful as we look back, and as we continue to move forward as a congregation. The Session recently approved the plan below for increased openness in the coming months. Our original six guiding principles continue to shape our thinking. We have sought to faithfully and prayerfully lead with these in mind: **glorify** the Lord and honor His word, **love** our neighbors, **uphold** the importance of gathered corporate worship, **honor** the governing authorities, **respect** the consciences of brothers and sisters, and **walk humbly** recognizing we don’t know what we don’t know. The plan outlined below may need to be adjusted, and in such a scenario we will communicate the reasons.

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Leaders for Growth Groups and URC ministries will be working with staff and elders if they anticipate disruption to their ministry from the changes above.

Thank you for your patience, perseverance, and prayerfulness as we continue to move forward together glorifying Christ and growing in grace. We are blessed with a great church and an even greater Savior.

With much love,

The Session of University Reformed Church

Brad Beals
Jason Helopoulos
Tim Herwaldt
David Hinkley
Allan Knapp

Peeter Lukas
Jeff McAlvey
Tim McCormick
Zane Meibeyer

Josh Puuri
Nick Setterington
Chris Spencer