Debbie Kichar, Executive Director of the Christian Counseling and Family Life Center, and Ron Marcho, Senior Warden of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, signing the new relationship agreement and lease.Dear Friends in Christ -
A wonderful thing happened today: St. Paul's voted to approve a new lease for the Christian Counseling and Family Life Center (CCC). 25 years ago, the CCC was started as a ministry of the parish. It has grown from a "program" of the parish with volunteer counselors meeting clients in parish meeting rooms into a fully-credentialed center serving hundreds and hundreds of clients a year. The CCC has a staff of 13 and budget of over $400,000. Not bad for a "little" parish program, eh?!
As the CCC moves into the next phase of its ministry, the best things that St. Paul's can give them are (1) our continued prayers and support and (2) a continuing lease of the space in the "Baldwin" building. St. Paul's gave both of these things on Sunday, topped off by a big round of applause!!
Many thanks to all those who have worked so faithfully over these past months to make this transition a success: the CCC sub-committee and board of directors, St. Paul's vestry and executive committee, and Ginny Mihalko, our stalwart legal advisor!
May God show us all what He would have us to do next for the building of His kingdom!
Blessings,
Janet+
Janet+
