A Final Farewell

By Tom Cramer

Grace and peace to you, dear siblings in Christ,

As I write this final message to you, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. Our presbytery’s theme this year has been, “Vitality: In Christ is life and life abundant.” For me, much of that abundance has come through you, my colleagues in ministry, navigating with you the circuitous pathways of church leadership.

I am grateful for the fifteen years I have served on presbytery staff and will treasure the friendships and impact we have made in the name of Jesus. Thousands of lives have been changed through the congregations and new worshiping communities of Los Ranchos, and I am humbled to have been on this journey with you.

The Rev. Andrea (Andi) Saccoccio, Executive Presbyter Starting January 2026

In Janaury, a new leader will become your next Executive Presbyter. As I have done my best to do, she will guide and coordinate your efforts to embody God’s love and justice in the world. Indeed, the Rev. Dr. Andrea “Andi” Saccoccio brings a wealth of experience and insight ideally suited to help Los Ranchos reimagine what you can be to your neighbors as a community of congregations and as a presbytery.

As always, please remember that God has given you everything you need to accomplish God’s mission on earth. Your preaching, praying, and loving your neighbor as yourself, are the ways God is overcoming every manifestation of human evil.

As I end my executive tenure serving alongside our presbytery’s amazing staff, I wish to thank all the people of Los Ranchos for your support. It has been a joy working with you, praying for God’s provision with you, and for God’s vision for our presbytery.

I promise to stay vigilant in prayer for you as you welcome Andi and grow from strength to strength. May God give the Presbytery of Los Ranchos renewed energy, vision, and joy in the years ahead.

In the Name of the God who is faithful, always and forever,

Tom Cramer

Executive Presbyter, Presbytery of Los Ranchos