Dear friends,

As I prepare to return to ACC next week after two months of parental leave for the birth of Gwendolyn Olive, I just wanted to write a quick note. I’m so grateful to all the people – staff and lay leaders alike – who have filled in during my absence.

I've learned already that parenting two is much more difficult (and, of course, rewarding) than parenting one. And during the wee hours of many nights, I've felt so grateful to have the luxury of this leave from my work. Our family of four is doing well, and Kit and I are reveling in the new reality of “the girls.” Here are two pictures from our recent adventures.

I’ve been thinking of you all during this trying season -- with poor air quality, red flag alerts, the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, and of course the upcoming election keeping us all on our toes, to say the least. What a time to be alive, and what an important time to continue to be the church.

I am looking forward to returning to my ministry next week, and connecting with many of you as soon as possible, via phone calls, Zoom office hours, and virtual worship. (Please write to me at revnateklug@gmail.com to set up a phone or Zoom visit.) I will be back in the office on Wednesday, November 4, and I will lead virtual worship for Sunday, November 8.

With gratitude and love,

Rev. Nate