Pastor Dee’s Letter, Echoes, January 2011 Dee’s henna tattoo “playfulness” In 2009 I had the opportunity to be a part of something the denomination is providing for a few of their pastors. I participated in a program called CREDO. Many of you know and heard of my experiences there. While I was there, something extraordinary […]
Lilly Endowment “Clergy Renewal Program” Grant
Pastor Dee and the Sabbatical team submitted a grant proposal in June, 2010 to the Lilly Foundation under the “Clergy Renewal Program.” If awarded, the grant will fund Dee’s Sabbatical scheduled for the summer of 2011. Sabbatical and Personnel team member, Rick Bailey, joyfully announced a full award of $49,353 from the Lilly Endowment during Worship Service on […]
Friday Features, November 26, 2010
The Sabbatical Team congratulates Pastor Dee and the COTH congregation in the award of the very prestigious Lilly Foundation National Clergy Renewal Program Grant. This substantial Sabbatical award ($49,353) will fully cover the expenses of Dee’s Sabbatical, including generous financial support for the congregation while Dee is away. If you were not in Worship last […]
What’s this I hear about a Sabbatical for Dee?
As printed in the December 2010 issue of Echoes: You have probably heard some reference to Dee’s Sabbatical, scheduled for this coming summer 2011, and perhaps you have seen and heard ALL the information about this exciting time for Dee and our congregation. It’s easy to miss or forget some information here or there, however, and […]
Friday Features, November 19, 2010
The Sabbatical Team encourages you to attend worship this Sunday to hear first-hand an exciting announcement regarding Dee’s Sabbatical scheduled for this coming summer. Join us in time for the pre-worship announcements at 10:30, then join us in the Narthex for coffee and celebration after worship. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of […]
Dee Updates Her Reading List
Dee has added the following books to her Sabbatical preparation reading list: Kim Meeder Hope Rising and Blind Hope Garth Stein The Art of Racing in the Rain Temple Grandin Animals in Translation Gary Kurz Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates Pam Houston Sight Hound You can check out these books from the Church […]
Planning for Dee’s Sabbatical
As printed in the September 2010 issue of Echoes: Our Pastor, Dee Cooper, as part of her call that Church of the Hills extended to her in 2006, has her first ever sabbatical time coming up in the summer of 2011. The purpose and focus of her sabbatical time will be Therapeutic Play, focusing on […]
Who Do I Contact If I Have Questions About Dee’s Sabbatical?
The Sabbatical Team is working to keep you up-to-date with information as the preparations for Dee’s sabbatical (Summer 2011) continues. Even so, you may have a question about Dee’s sabbatical, how to help with the preparations, the status of grant applications, how the church will function during the sabbatical time, etc. We encourage you to ask […]
With Appreciation for Their Support
A big part of any successful project at Church of the Hills is the support given by individuals. Preparing for Dee’s sabbatical is no exception, and support and guidance has come in many forms and from many people. There is much planning and preparation left to do and no doubt the list of people to […]
Interesting Resources for Dee’s Sabbatical Preparations
Dee has identified many wonderful informational and educational resources to help her prepare for her sabbatical time. Along with Dee’s reading list, several web links are available on the sidebar for you to review and more will be added as they are identified. Sabbatical Adventure and Resource Links Adventures by the Sea, Monterey CA Climb […]