Hearing Stories, Gathering Dreams, Building Power, Transforming Lives
How do we …
Organize and act as the body of Christ inclusively?
Invite and value all voices?
Build and share power for transformational change?
Give voice to dreams – even fantasies! – that tighten the fabric of our faith community after 2 years of COVID?
Our church has been invited to take part in a new effort called Thriving Congregations. We are learning the principles of community organizing as a way to listen deeply, build consensus and marshal power and influence as God’s hands, feet and heart in a disillusioned, divided and wounded world.
This year, we are casting a net across the church as well as out to our community partners with a particular focus in mind:
What are our shared hopes and dreams for Easter’s Home?
In the coming weeks and months, we’re inviting folks to a series of relational meetings with individual members and in small groups. We’ll update you on the latest developments with our 21-unit housing dream and gather your ideas about how this bold ministry can transform lives – our new neighbors’ AND OURS.
What You Can Do:
- Look for an opportunity to take part in a “relational” (1:1) or a “house” meeting (up to 15 people).
- Learn the latest about Easter’s Home and think about your questions and input.
- Thriving Congregations Team members are: Eddy Capote, Jesca Yisca-El, Merrilyn Gill and Jonathan Hardin. Plus Gail and John. Contact the team at:
Thrivingcongregations@caldwellpresby.org
To learn more about Thriving Congregations and the Black Mountain School of Theology, https://blackmountainschool.org/