UPDATE: Moving On

As of March 25 the buildings we are currently using have been sold to a new church start (Calvary Chapel Cedar Rapids). Because they will not officially occupy the buildings until July or August, they have generously offered to let us stay as long as it is possible. They are going to do some work on the school building, however, that might require our departure. They probably need a couple of months (perhaps May and June) to get the work done. Therefore, we likely need to move out shortly after Easter. I am very grateful that we will not need to move before Easter!

Previously, the Kenwood Park UMC offered hospitality to us, inviting us to share their building until we determine our mission and location. Our next step is meeting with Kenwood Park leaders to work out some details. When would our worship services occur? How do we combine youth and children’s ministries? What sort of space is available for our offices? What ministries can we share and what need to remain separate? And so on. While no decision has been finalized, we have begun the conversation about what it would look like for Salem to share space with Kenwood Park. A recommendation from the Leadership Board will be presented to the congregation.

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