Greetings!

              May I begin by expressing my appreciation to you for accepting the challenge of selecting an interim minister to walk with your congregation during its transition time.  

            As I prepared to introduce myself to you, I asked:  If I were in your position, what would I want to know about this person whose name has been given as a prospective Interim Minister?    "Can she preach?" is the first thing.   This link leads to audio and text versions of some recent sermons, and other pages provide examples of  meditations and some projects in which I've engaged.  I'll be happy to send you paper copies of any of these materials if you prefer.  
   
            Next, I might ask, "Does she listen well?  Will she care about our stories and us?  Will she understand our unique context?  Is she approachable?"   

            More specific questions would include, "What experience does she bring?  If we have difficult issues, will she help us deal with them? Can she help us deal with conflict?  Can she help us make sense of who we are and where we want (or need) to go?"

                   I appreciate that you, as members of an Interim Search Committee, have undertaken a significant responsibility at this important time in your congregation’s life.  As volunteers, you are bringing the best of yourselves to the service of the community for which you care.  I believe this is the greatest gift any of us can give.  It would be a privilege for me to bring my best self to work with your congregation in your interim period.

              I look forward to exploring together your congregation's needs in this interim period, and how they connect with the skills and gifts I bring.  If you have questions that would benefit from a more immediate response, please feel welcome to call or email at any time.

                                                                                           Warmly,  Maureen Killoran