By Pastor Tim White

Quelling the church rumor mill

Dear Church Family,

Now that Pastor Linda has retired, several people from the congregation have approached me, asking if I am also retiring soon. Although both Pastor David and Pastor Linda have now retired, I’m not going anywhere soon! I continue to feel God’s call on my life to be your senior pastor until I retire in the next few years. I still have a lot of messages that God wants me to share. I still love to lead the church and be your pastor. Although my right leg remains quite swollen from the results of the infections and knee surgeries, there is hope of healing. I continue to follow the instructions of the doctors regarding physical therapy, elevating my leg and movement.

However, because Jackie and I continue to feel called to the dream that God gave us many years ago, we have begun the search for a new pastor that will be able to lead Washington Cathedral into the next generation. We have a highly qualified hiring team who are helping with this process. The new pastor will work at rebuilding our family ministries, while working closely with me be trained in all areas of being the lead pastor of the church. Please pray with us as we seek the person that God has planned for this vital position.

So, if you have heard rumors of me retiring right away, now you know the real scoop! Thank you for being a part of the great caring network called Washington Cathedral. I love you all and thank the Lord for your love and dedication to your church.

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for either in-person service or our on-line service. We will be looking at the words of Jesus in Mark where he speaks on forgiveness. It will be worth it. Also, don’t forget to change your clocks Saturday night!

Pastor Tim