Paula and Bill....Cheers to the next chapter!
After three grueling years of back and forth travel from Colchester to Boston, long hours studying, demanding coursework, writing papers, taking exams, preparing sermons, participating in a variety of internships and field experiences, defending her thesis, my dear friend Paula graduated from the Andover Newton Theological School, with a Master in Divinity, in May of 2010. The summer was spent in an intensive, emotional, and exhaustive job search, which landed her an Associate Pastor position at the Laconia Congregational Church in Laconia New Hampshire!
I am so proud of her and so happy that she has realized her spiritual, professional and personal goals! My feelings, however, are bittersweet. Even though I am so happy for her, I am so sad to see her leave Vermont.
She is back commuting...this time from Burlington to Laconia...only returning to Burlington for a quick two day turnaround. Just enough time to touch base with her family and to see friends. Then she is back in Laconia working with the youth of her Church and leading the congregation in their individual and collective spiritual journeys. As soon as their home sells in Vermont, Bill and Paula will take up residence in Laconia.
Celebrating with Paula and Bill with a lovely dinner at Deb and Don's home....
Paula's ordination takes place on February 6, 2010. We will be in the congregation that day with bells on....
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