"The beginning is the most important part of the work"

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

of Salem

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OUR CHURCH

ADDRESS

As we distance ourselves physically,

know we are together spiritually!

• ZOOM Prayer Meeting

FPC Salem is continuing our Zoom prayer meetings. They will take place every Wed. at 7:00 p.m.

• RUN-WALK Devotional

Enjoy an exciting new way to add a bit of exercise and devotion together! Join together on Sunday's @ 8:30 am in the church parking lot as we walk and look for new ways God may reveal himself around us.

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First Presbyterian Church

of Salem

436 East 2nd Street

Salem, OH 44460-2816

INTERIM PASTOR

Rev. PAUL PHILLIPS

OFFICE

330-337-9555

PHYLLIS GARLOCK

phyllis@fpcsalem.org

Note: the pastor's and other church offices are not accessible to anyone.

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Dear Members of First Presbyterian Church, Salem, Ohio,

I am retiring from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) at the end of this year due to health reasons. My current health status regarding my diabetes requires me to take time away from ministry and tend to my well-being. I informed the Session of my decision and they accepted it with regrets. Session agreed that I will work through December 31, 2020.

My time at FPC Salem has been a blessing for which I am truly grateful. I thank everyone, especially the Session, for all their good work this year while the church has been in transition and in dealing with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. I pray for the completion of the Pastor Search process and for the future success of the church.

God’s blessings to everyone at First Presbyterian Church of Salem!

Sincerely,

Rev. Paul K. Phillips Interim Pastor

Newly Elected Officers

and Pastor Nominating

Committee (PNC)

• Elders, Class of 2023 •
Paul Fennema, Ryan Gillis,
Carol Ricciardi, Margaret Winch

• Elders, Class of 2021 •
Lu Ann Cole, Marilyn Ward

• Deacons, Class of 2023 •

Kathie Baker, Susan Merry,

Mike Newman, Gail Tetlow

• Deacon, Class of 2021 •

Teri Lou Pike

• Pastor Nominating Committee •

Brenda Bradley, Ken Double,

Paul Fennema, Kirk Hofmeister,

Ruth Newman, Gloria Shafer, Sue Skiba