Pastor's Life - Goodbyes

Goodbyes are hard, but necessary by Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez Michel As Presbyterians we know the importance of being involved in the local and national church. There is a lot of joy that comes from being part of committees that help us to connect with other colleagues from different parts of the country. It is also a demanding experience because of the countless hours of meetings, conversations, decisions to be made, material to read and planning involved. When I was a child, I remember my dad saying goodbye to me during a math class. He was going back to the US and I still was in the Dominican Republic. Even though I knew I would see him again, that feeling, that experience of saying goodbye, was difficult for me as a daughter that loved her dad a lot. At this moment I am serving at different levels of the church. One of the organizations I am involved with is Mujeres Hispanas Latinas Presbiterianas (Hispanic/Latinx Presbyterian Women). I have been serving as a co-moderator since 2022 and I will finish my term in October 2025. I have grown and learned so much. I am grateful for all the people I have met and the experiences of nourishment with one another. This year we will be celebrating our 30th anniversary in Atlanta, Ga., where more than 150 people will be attending. And soon it will be my time to say goodbye.

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Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez Michel is pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Ossining, NY. Jeniffer and her husband, Kyle Craig, are the parents of Emma Sophia and Eric Gabriel. Originally from the Dominican Republic, she pursued her Master of Divinity at McCormick Theological Seminary. Rev. Rodríguez Michel likes to do creative things with art, both for worship and personally. She is a chaplain of the New York City-based Ecumenical Choir Cántico Nuevo (New Song) and is involved in social justice issues.

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