May 20, 2007 Annual Program Report by Moderator Karen Caton

         I have to say I’ve really enjoyed this past year serving as Moderator.  My term as Moderator has been a relatively smooth journey due to the fact that we’ve had incredibly dedicated Boards, Committees, and Board Chairs.  Even facing the prospect of Pastor Sharyl's going on sabbatical leave, I knew we would be "OK."  All of our Boards were geared-up and on-track to keep everything moving forward smoothly.

          In addition to our Senior Ministers sabbatical leave, other highlights from the past year include Dan Wilkie's "officially" beginning his service as our Assistant Minister; finding and securing the services of Rev. Gary Bryant as our Sabbatical Senior Minister; seeing our Building Fund debt disappear; the return of home meetings to experience the Appreciative Inquiry process; changes in our Custodial staff and in the Music staff; as well as a new time for our Sunday Worship Service.  We’ve handled some significant changes within our church walls, and overall it’s been a very productive year!

          So, enjoy the reports from your Boards and Committees included elsewhere on our Web Site.  They have had an outstanding year and have worked very hard to serve FCUCC!!

          Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Moderator for the past 12 months.  It’s been a very rewarding experience and one I will look back on with pleasant memories.
Karen Caton, Moderator 2006-2007