At our January 2026 meeting, we celebrated the purchase of our solar panels and the generosity of people’s donations to the cause; this decreased the amount we needed to draw from the Palmer fund for the purchase. After discussion, it was agreed that having an Affiliated Community Minister would be beneficial for all; (presently there is a community minister in the Kalama-zoo area). The two ministers will create a contract on how to communicate and work to-gether and will submit for Board approval. In looking towards sustainability for our future, it was decided that we would hold a unified capital and operating stewardship campaign in the spring. To continue striving to be our best, the Board plans to form an Ad Hoc Committee with a diverse group of people that come to church. The goal is to look at our assessment of how our programs and services are ministering to the people, to then help form a strategic plan with ac-tion steps to achieve our overarching goals. People’s Church is a wonderful, welcoming, supportive commu-nity; be alert to the enhanced variety of ways the church will be sharing about the inter-workings of church life.