A Word for the Season of Change

There are Sundays that stay with you. Last Sunday was one of those days for me.

Sharing the news about our upcoming move to Houston was not easy—but your grace, warmth, and steady love reminded me, once again, what makes Park such a remarkable community.

I also promised to share more as I was able, and I’m now glad to tell you that I will be appointed as the pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church in Pasadena, Texas.

I know this kind of announcement stirs many feelings. Some of us may feel a deep sense of loss. Others may feel a hopeful curiosity about what’s next. Some may still be processing it all. Wherever you are emotionally, let me say to you again how I began my announcement on Sunday morning: I love you.

Transitions are never just logistical—they’re relational. And that means we get to walk through this together, not just with words, but with care, intention, and love. As I said in the letter, pastors come and pastors go, but the Church has never been about just one person. It’s about the body of Christ. And the Spirit of God is alive and well in this body we call Park.

Over the next several weeks, we’ll keep sharing life together—worship, stories, prayers, laughter, and probably a few more tears. Let’s be present to each other in it all. Let’s trust that God, who began a good work among us, will carry it forward with grace.

And let’s keep praying—for each other, for what’s ahead, and for the pastor who will one day be called to serve this community you love so well.

In that spirit, I want to share something meaningful with you. Pastor Jennifer, our Minister of Spiritual Care and Formation, sent a beautiful message and invitation to our Care Team, Hospitality Ministry, Prayer Ministry, and Small Group Leaders on Sunday after I announced my new pastoral appointment in Houston. Her words are deeply relevant to our entire congregation, and I believe you’ll find her message both grounding and encouraging.

You can listen here.

Much love,

Pastor Gregg