Dear Heritage Community,
I’ve been thinking a lot about what a new beginning means. Summers give us a chance to pause, reflect, and sometimes hit a “reset button.” As I prepare to begin serving as your minister, I feel that reset moment approaching for us all—and I could not be more excited.
This summer has been a liminal time for Heritage—an in-between space of both uncertainty and possibility. With Rev. Bill Gupton’s retirement, you have carried the work of the church with resilience and commitment. Despite challenges, you welcomed new voices, took on added responsibilities, and leaned on one another in faithful community.
I am deeply grateful to Rev. Mitra and Rabbi Jonathon for their insights this summer, and to each of you who stepped forward in leadership during this transitional season.
Our journey together begins in just a few days. For some, this will be a first introduction; for others, a joyful reintroduction. Either way, it marks the start of a new partnership in ministry—where we will listen, learn, and create together. The reset button awaits!
On Sunday, September 7th at 10:30 a.m., we’ll celebrate with our Ingathering Service and Water Ceremony. I invite you to bring a small vial of water—from a lake, a creek, the ocean, or even your kitchen tap. As we pour these individual waters into one common chalice, we’ll create a powerful symbol of our shared journey—blending all our unique experiences into the vibrant future that lies ahead.
I cannot wait to begin this journey with you.
In Faith and in Community,
Rev. Bill Lyon