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Mission Discernment Gathering

January 11, 2020 @ 9:15 am - 11:30 am

ALL PARISH MEETING

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2020

9:15 am to 11:30 am in the Undercroft

Coffee, Tea, and Light Refreshments

Childcare as requested

“Will you seek to serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?”

“Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?”    (Baptismal Covenant, BCP pg 293-4)

We all say, “YES”!  Yet, how do we proclaim our commitment to these vows?

Your Vestry invites you to an All Parish Meeting.  With this new year, come engage with us as we look forward to a process of mission discernment.   This conversation will help us find outward ways we can SHOW our love of God in Christ and make that love manifest in the world.

We look to have an open conversation at this gathering that reflects what we stand for in a scripture-based way and how we are committed to social and racial injustice in our community and our country. 

What we hear from our parish family in this conversation will guide us in prayer, community outreach, educational engagement, and non-violent action. That we may proclaim the Christ-like life that we seek, not just within our individual selves but also outwardly in our community. 

Help us explore these questions in our mission discernment:

MISSION DISCERNMENT QUESTIONS

1)   How are you called to be a follower of Christ in the community? Are there specific actions you take as part of your call?

2)   What has worked well for you? Have there been frustrations or barriers?

3)   What values underlie your actions? Do you think our congregation has some shared values?

4)   Given the challenging issues in our community and our world and given our values, how might Jesus be calling us as a congregation to do more? Are there certain issues that are important for you?

There are many ways to reach out to the Vestry should you wish to be a part of this conversation but are unable to attend on Saturday, January 11.

  1. Flip chart sheets with the questions are posted in the Undercroft: Write your comments there.
  2.   On-line link to the questions: https://forms.gle/hUwBthirVcfvK9j68
  3.   Pen and paper on hard copy of questions in the Common Room

 

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Date:
January 11, 2020
Time:
9:15 am - 11:30 am
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