This past Sunday, three dozen TSS Congregants gathered at The Swain School for the 2nd Annual Congregational Retreat. These Retreats are important gatherings where wide ranges of issues are discussed that will most likely impact the future of our Temple.

Last year’s Retreat resulted in many successful initiatives coming to fruition. We have a Website, a Facebook Page, a Bulletin … we had a Rabbi conduct our High Holy Day Services … we sponsored many events which created strong bonds between congregants … our business procedures are functioning well … our Services are participatory, warm and friendly … our Religious School is thriving … and we welcomed over a dozen new families to our congregation.

Everyone who attended the Retreat became energized by the experience. If you were unable to participate, please do not worry. Although we have accomplished much and we have much to be thankful for, there is a lot left to do. The outcome of this Retreat will be summarized and sent to the entire Congregation. At that point in time, you can decide where you may want to become involved.

This Congregation is successful because of the many good people who attend Services, help out on Committees, enroll their children into our Religious School, volunteer help when a congregant is in need, support our fund raising events and stay active in Temple life.

Again, we are very lucky. Our Temple is most special and unique. We have a sense of community not found easily elsewhere. Stay tuned for more updates on goals and objectives for the coming year.