Though few pass by to see it, we are always updating the Word-of-the-Month table.  "Welcome" couldn't be a better fit for who we are. Enjoy

Work to be done will include, but not be limited to 

• Deep cleaning where necessary, for example scouring tabletops. 
• Moving all upholstered furniture and all folding tables to the sanctuary to be stored for the foreseeable future. 
• Yard work. 
• Cleaning/disinfecting bathrooms, door handles, etc. 
• Set up sanitizing stations. 
• Mark floors for chair placement in meeting rooms; mark 6’ intervals outside bathrooms (and other areas as determined necessary). 

We will take this process of re-opening slowly and purposefully, making decisions, taking action, readjusting and moving ahead as it is prudent. 

Please RSVP Linda Kelly at the church 651-291-1371 or [email protected]. Your RSVP is necessary and appreciated as we will be limiting the total number to 10. 
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Thank you on behalf of the Trustees, Sandy Hart 

The Office Manager/Administrative Assistant position consists of:

• A variety of duties
• 30-hour work week
• Secure casual office space
• No Mondays

QUALIFICATIONS include:

• Ability to support the Pastor with administrative duties and office management
• Understand the need for and ability to respect confidentiality
• Independent worker, detail-oriented, organized
• Ability to meet established weekly deadlines as well as prioritize special projects
• Exceptional written, verbal, phone and presentation skills
• Ability to work with a variety of people (Pastor, worship leaders, vendors and volunteers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, e-mail and knowledge of accounting software
• Ability to use all standard office equipment including multi-line phones, and copy machine
• Website Management
• High school diploma and at least two-years office experience
• Ability to pass a background check

DUTIES include:

• Pays bills, maintains payroll (including filing for Federal and State Withholding taxes) and coordinates with accountant and finance committee all payroll matters
• Preparation of weekly bulletins and PowerPoint presentations to be used in worship services as well as special service bulletins
• Maintain church membership records
• Preparation of reports for District and other governing bodies as required.
• Check and order church materials and other supplies as needed
• Serve as liaison for The Recovery Church with tenants, trustees, employees, vendors and the public at large 
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor

The Recovery Church offers:

• Flexible hours
• Variety of duties
• Vacation and sick pay
• Pleasant welcoming atmosphere

Applicants may apply by sending:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 3 references

To:   
Arlene Reed/SPRC Chair
c/o The Recovery Church
253 State Street
St. Paul, MN 55107

The Recovery Church (Central Park United Methodist Church) is a Christian and reconciling community that is open to diverse concepts of spirituality accepting all who share a belief in the Christian values of trust, compassion, openness and service. The Recovery Church is neither a typical church nor a twelve-step program. Although we draw from both traditions, we seek to embody the spirit of God without creating boundaries for its expression.

The Recovery Church is located in St. Paul, Minnesota, is an easy and quick commute from Highways 94 and 35 and two blocks from a public transportation stop.

I will be retiring from The Recovery Church the end of July.  It has been my great pleasure to serve in this capacity and you should all know that my life has been deeply enriched by each and every one that
I have come in contact with here at the church. 

In the meantime, if you know of someone who may be interested and qualified to work as the office manager of our church, send them our way by having them contact us at [email protected]. Arlene Reed, the chair of our Staff Parish Relations Committee along with the rest of the SPRC Committee will begin accepting applications soon.

Many Thanks,
​Linda Kelly

Dear Recovery Church Family,
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We’ve made it through another week without in-person worship or hugs and the spirit is still alive and kicking!  Last night a small number of us gathered (at a proper distance) to record our Palm Sunday worship service. You are invited to join the entire community and watch it this Sunday at 9:30. You will find it on the website www.therecoverychurch.org. A huge THANK YOU to all who worked on this; especially Tommy, Sunny, Charlie, Bob, Deb, Linda, Brooklyn, Ned, Terry and Susanne T.

We have been asked to curtail in-person worship through May 10th. In the meantime, we hope to share worship each week as well as keeping in touch via email, Facebook, website, and phone calls. Please don’t hesitate to be in touch. Thanks to all of you who continue to send donations and encouraging words to the church. You give us hope.

In case you have forgotten how much you are loved, let me end with some words from Henri Nouwen. This is a paraphrase of a few of my favorite Bible verses—Isaiah 43 and Psalm 139–which I recommend to you as well.

"You are my child.
You are written in the palms of my hand.
​You are hidden in the shadow of my hand.
I molded you in the secret of the earth.
I have knitted you together in your mother’s womb.
You belong to me.
I am yours. You are mine.
I have called you from eternity and you are the one who is held safe and embraced in love from eternity to eternity.
You belong to me. And I am holding you safe and I want you to know that whatever happens to you, I am always there. I was always there; I am always there; I always will be there and hold you in my embrace.
You are mine. You are my child. You belong to my home. You belong to my intimate life and I will never let you go. I will be faithful to you.” 

- Henri J.M.Nouwen, “Lecture”

​Or as our friend Roger W. always says, “Remember, God loves you and so do I.”
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Please remember these words and remember we miss you. We can’t wait to welcome you back with open arms.

Love,
Pastor Martha