Please join the people of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Horseheads at the Hilltop Inn ( 171 Jerusalem Hill Rd, Elmira, NY 14901) on Tuesday, August 2nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for an informal farewell reception honoring retiring priest the Rev. Wanda Copeland and her spouse, Melody Chilson. The reception will be held in the garden area of the Hilltop Inn and will feature hors d’ouvres, beverages, and dessert. There is no cost, but voluntary contributions are accepted. Please RSVP to Melissa Ransom at (607) 739-5226 or officestmatt@stny.rr.com.

Contributions toward a farewell gift for Pastor Wanda may be sent to Melissa Ransom at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 408 South Main Street, Horseheads, NY 14845.