Unity has been a consistent running theme this year in my personal, as well as our team's, vision. And it's a bit of a challenging theme to tackle. There's a lot of dynamics to the term and what it means on both the grandeur and small scale. But as I dove into the theme further, I realize how important it is to motivate, empower, and elevate the individuals, congregations, and organizations who desire to see a positive force for change within our local communities. Each party

The Walk for Life has been a cornerstone event at First Choice for many years. It's brought thousands of dollars to keep doors open and staff on-site. It's been a fun, family event that we hope brought many smiles, much laughter, and a connected feeling to the ministry of First Choice. Unfortunately, we've made the decision that this will be the final year of the Walk for Life. With attendance and funding steadily declining we are regrettably retiring it. We are so incredibly