There is an old Chinese saying, "May you live in interesting times."  I've always understood the phrase to mean that it is far better to live in a world filled with diversity and constant change than one of tranquil dullness. For me the past year has certainly been "interesting". I am certain that most anyone reading this can say the same about their lives over the past year as well.

As a church, we have bid farewell to long time friends who have crossed over to the next phase in their lives, as well as welcomed new friends into our midst. Certainly in the 17 years of service as a minister to Sunset Spiritualist Church, I cannot recall more exciting (and interesting) times for the Church. This summer, we had a very successful Camp even though gas prices had skyrocketed.

During the summer and fall we had very well-attended seminars given by my colleagues Kevin Phillips, Cynthia Killion and Reverend Evadne Tuxhorn. I also want to thank everyone who attended my seminar in October. My thanks to my fellow presenters and to everyone who helped make all these fundraising events so successful.