09/02/2026
Dear Legacy family,
As we look ahead to the fall, we want to share some changes to our weekly schedule and, more importantly, be clear about why we are making them.
For the foreseeable future, we will continue with one Sunday morning worship service at 10:00 am rather than returning to two. Our church is smaller than it once was, our volunteer pool has continued to shrink, and our financial resources are limited. Continuing to offer two services requires additional people, time, and resources that we simply do not have right now. One service allows us to worship together, strengthen our connections with one another, and be better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us.
We are also changing how Wednesday nights will work. Rather than offering a full dinner every Wednesday for the entire church, we will have one themed, church-wide dinner each month, followed by adult classes and kid/student gatherings. These evenings will be opportunities for adults, families, and friends to gather, eat, have fun, and connect:
🔹 September 16: Fall Kick-Off Celebration - Wear Your Favorite Sports Team Gear
🔹 October 28: Sweater Fest - Wear Your Coziest, Silliest, or Most Festive Sweater
🔹 November 25: Thanksgiving - Celebrate All that God Has Given Us
🔹 December 16: Festival of Lights - Fill the Dark Nights with Light
🔹 January 13: Northern Lights - Appreciate the Beauty of Winter
🔹 February 10: Fat Tuesday - Traditional Pancakes Followed by an Ash Wednesday Service
🔹 March 17: St. Patrick's Day - Wear Your Finest Green in This Irish-Themed Celebration
🔹 April 28: Talent Show - Back for Its Third Year
On the other Wednesday nights, our kids and students will continue to meet at 6:00 pm, with a simple meal provided for them at 5:30 pm. Adults will continue to have opportunities for classes and other gatherings on Wednesday evenings as well (such as "The Sacred Echo" class that begins September 16 at 6:15 pm).
These changes are not what we would choose if we had unlimited people and resources. But we don't. We have to be honest about where we are and make responsible decisions about how we use the money and volunteers we do have. That means focusing our resources where they can have the greatest impact rather than trying to maintain everything exactly as we have in the past.
And this is not necessarily forever. If our financial situation improves and more people are able and willing to serve, we can reevaluate these decisions. For now, though, this is what we believe is the most responsible path forward.
Thank you for continuing to be part of Legacy, for your generosity, your time, your prayers, and your willingness to walk through this season together. There is still much ministry to do, and we're grateful that we get to do it together.
