CCP SESSION NOTES TO THE CONGREGATION – March 2026
Happy Spring from Session!
On February 19, 2026, Session joined the Deacons’ meeting with our Moderator, Harvey Bartlett, for a meet and greet and to discuss a variety of topics, including redefining what Pastoral Care means for CCP (more will be shared about this soon). The meeting was so successful that we plan to make it an annual event.
We would like to thank Ann Owen for running the Prayer Chain for many years. She’s stepping away from that duty and it will become an administrative task. Please check what email address you use for Prayer Chain — Prayer Chain requests should only be sent to prayerchain@christchurchburlington.org.
Community Life continues to be active with potlucks coming up on March 22, April 19, May 17, and our annual picnic at Oakledge Park on June 28. Soon, David Boedy will be seeking volunteers to help set up and clean up potlucks, so watch your email.
The very well-attended Becoming Series first session, five weeks on Faith and Aging, ended last week. If you were unable to participate but may be interested in future adult study options with Kristabeth Atwood, please fill out the survey that will be distributed soon.
We received a flyer requesting donations for The Christian Medical Institute of Kasai, an organization formed by a group of Presbyterians to support a teaching hospital and training center in the Congo. While Session is not supporting this organization, we did research it and it seems legitimate. You are free to consider supporting it in your personal charitable giving, if you’re interested.
Christian Medical Institute of Kasai flyer
Due to financial strain, St. Paul’s Cathedral voted on March 15, 2026 to explore a Redevelopment Project that would involve selling some of their property. While this will likely affect CCP, we don’t know exactly how but do know it won’t impact us for many years. We’d like to thank Al Brooks for attending the St. Paul’s informational meeting about the Redevelopment Project and keeping Session updated about it.
Also on March 15, 2026, First Presbyterian Church of Barre installed their new Pastor, Rev. Dwight J. McCormick. Our Session Moderator, Harvey Bartlett, attended and conveyed CCP’s well-wishes. We will also send a congratulatory card.
Session will be sending out Notes to the Congregation at least three times per year but if you have questions any time in between, please email us or come to a meeting. Our next Session meeting is April 13 at 6pm on Zoom (email Carol Jenkins for the link).
Have a great spring and we hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
CCP Session
Lori Davis, Carol Jenkins, and Lisa Sitek
Christ Church, Presbyterian 