Session Updates
Leaders in our church participate in Session meetings to discuss the current realities of the church, as well as dream about where God is calling us towards in the future.
June 2026 Update
At its June meeting, your Session heard highlights from the summer so far: the Angel Choir singing tour, Granville Ecumenical VBS and the After VBS program, Montreat High School Conference, Team 78’s paper products drive for the Center for New Beginnings, the HVAC project is mostly finished and under budget, and that Anna Thornburg, Communications Coordinator, anticipated moving to Ohio in July or August.
Reverend Bubar reported that two families are wishing for baptism for their children, and that a few more may be coming soon.
Reverend Bubar shared plans for this summer:
The Parking Lot Fundraiser for youth programs for July 1-4.
Sunday, July 5 will be a celebration of early American sacred music.
Massanetta Middle School conference in July.
Kristin Ream has invited college students to get together.
Will Sharp is now in town and will be involved in leading Theology on Tap and a gathering for young adults.
Reverend Bubar will lead a four-week Bible study in August focusing on Philippians.
Three picnics will be held – June 24, July 22, and August 26
A Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, August 23.
Labor Day is late this year (September 7), so August 30 will be the fall kickoff.
Reverend Bubar reported that a lease agreement with Welsh Hills School has been signed and notarized, allowing them to provide child care in two classrooms starting this fall. Those were the same classrooms used by the Granville Child Care Center for many years when Ruth Ann Parsley directed the program.
Reverend Bubar reported that we are starting to plan for the 2027 budget, by meeting with the lead staff in seven budget categories/ministry areas. The goal is to have a balanced budget for 2027 and the staff will be encouraged to be creative in how this can be accomplished.
—Kathy Craig, Clerk of Session