by John Crestwell | Apr 11, 2024 | Blog Posts
Ministry Transition Letter to the Congregation Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. April 11, 2024 The departure of a called minister is a big transition for our ministry. I, like so many others, am grieving this sudden change with Rev. Anastassia’s departure on June...
by John Crestwell | Aug 17, 2022 | Blog Posts
Thank You From Rev. John Your warm welcome on August 7 as I returned from Sabbatical was affirming and meaningful. My family and I thank you for the much-needed sabbatical. As many of you heard in my sermon on August 14, I used my...
by Jannina Ortiz | Apr 12, 2022 | Blog Posts
UUCA’s Sabbatical Plans Beloved Community, Rev. John will be on sabbatical from April 1 through June 30 and on study leave from July 1 through July 31. We are reaching the final stages of preparing to send Rev. John on his sabbatical leave with our blessings. We...
by John Crestwell | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog Posts
SERMON: SEE YA LATER Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. March 27, 2022 What is a sabbatical? It is an old word but comes from a wise tradition that universities and religious congregations still honor. Sabbath from the Hebrew Bible means rest. It is the day some Jewish...
by Jannina Ortiz | Jan 6, 2022 | Blog Posts
Sabbatical and the Rebalancing Ministerial Schedules Rev. John will be on sabbatical this spring from April – June and on study leave for the month of July. Ministers are eligible for a sabbatical every four to six years and can take a month per year of service....
