Loretta Chubb Announces Retirement

As many of you know, I’ve been thinking a lot about retiring at some point in the very near future. With that in mind, I’ve decided that the end of this September would be a good time for me to return to just being a church member.   

This date follows the church’s 300th anniversary and several commitments that I’ve made regarding this upcoming celebration.  

I’ve held the position of Coordinator of Hospitality Ministries for the past 16 years and have enjoyed working with lots of people. During that time the position has grown in numerous ways. In fact, I’ve witnessed a number of changes and have been involved in numerous things including, but not limited to: changes with church ministers, staff changes, new and old session members, welcoming new members, mourning the loss of lots of members, making it through COVID, with the help of Sue made over 80 videos of various cooking presentations, was responsible for planning, coordinating, preparing, and serving Terrific Tuesday meals along with many other food related functions, coordinating lots of receptions, assisting with post worship fellowship, along with lots of other activities.  

Since Gary retired (sort of) five years ago, we’ve been wanting to do a bit more travel, spend time with family and simply enjoy life while we still can. I feel that the time has finally come for me to enter the next phase of my life.   

So, what does this mean? I’m not going away and I’ll still be around to help on various things but not to the extent I’ve been doing for what seems like forever. Yes, this will mean some changes in the way things have been from the hospitality perspective. Church leadership is pursing some ideas, a possible replacement, and I have agreed to help in the transition.

So to all of you who have helped out with many, many, hospitality efforts, I say thank you for all that you do, and hope you continue to do, for the church.  

Thank you, 
Loretta D. Chubb