A Letter from Our Three Interim Pastors

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God's Peace and Greetings for the Interim!

 

Dear Cove Presbyterian Church Family,         
                 
A wonderful phrase from Psalm 121 seems especially appropriate in these holy days, as the church moves through another transition, this time from the faithful and effective pastorate of Gary Charles, and into 2025:

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The Lord is your keeper, . . .the Lord will keep your life.
The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore.
 

Throughout the more than 250 years of the congregation’s life, the people of Cove have been sustained by God’s grace and care. In this new chapter we can still trust God’s goodness and guidance.

Beginning January 1, 2025, as you have heard, the Session has put into place an Interim Pastoral Team to assist and support the congregation. These arrangements, also approved by the presbytery’s Committee on Ministry, are in place through June, 2025 and can be modified as necessary for the health of the church. The members of this Interim Pastoral Team – each working approximately 15 hours/week - are all familiar with the worship and work of the church and known by many members:

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• Alex Evans, Pastor Emeritus of Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond, will moderate the Session, oversee administration, and preach twice each month.

• Jane Govan, Pastor retired from Cove and with deep ties to Cove, will oversee congregational life, pastoral care, new members, and preach once per month.

• Louie Andrews, Pastor retired from Rockfish Presbyterian, will coordinate worship and educational opportunities, supervise staff, and preach once per month.

 

Please note our contact information below. While we have specific duties and roles, we look forward to working together, alongside the church family, staying in close communication for the health and wholeness of the congregation. 

As we move into this new season of life together, we thank you – the church family at Cove - for your faithfulness and care, your continuing dedication and discipleship, and your trust in this plan. 

We continue to discern all that God is doing in our midst as we carry on together in God’s important work. We are each open to hearing from you, to offering energy and care for the strengthening of Cove, and to growing in faith, hope, and love.
May God bless us in these holy days and guide us always. 
 
Most Sincerely,
 
Alex Evans – alexwevans@gmail.com – 540-392-2083
Jane Govan – govanjane@gmail.com – 434-960-6244 or 434-276-2741
Louie Andrews -  louieandrews1950@gmail.com – 434-882-0977
Marilee Lindbeck – Clerk of Session

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Cove's Mission Statement

Our mission is to grow in faith and wisdom, to learn to love better and to promote social justice in the world. By inviting all into worship, singing, fellowship, study and service, we glorify God.