Strategic Planning Process Update

On Tuesday June 6, a group of about 40 of our Stakeholders met with our strategic planner, Eric Weinheimer to review the work of the Steering Team on our Values, Mission, Vision, and Strategic Priorities. The discussion was thoughtful and engaging. As Eric guided the conversation, the Stakeholders provided very helpful feedback which has been incorporated into a revised draft of the document.

Our next step is to share these items with the wider congregation in order to receive your feedback on how we might strengthen and implement the Strategic Plan.

We will have several opportunities for you to join us.

Sunday July 16 (following each service) 9am, 10:30am, or noon

Tuesday July 18 at 10am or 7pm

Monday July 24th at 6pm zoom meeting

Once we receive and incorporate your feedback, we will bring the plan to the Servant Leadership Board for approval at the August meeting. We will share the approved plan widely this fall. The Staff and Ministry leaders will also begin work on the operating plan to help guide us in accomplishing our Strategic Priorities.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastors Todd, Suzanne or Kate or our SLB chair, John Fillion.

Start your week off enjoying a beautiful summer evening with your favorite beverage and meaningful conversation with other young adults. On Mondays starting July 31st through August 28th meet at the downstairs patio of Beans and Barley (Madison Rd.) from 7:00p-8:30p for Brews and Blues as we parallel the Unbinding Grief series using podcast episodes talking about navigating loss, a universal experience that is often difficult to talk about.

We experience grief when we are confronted with death, of course, but grief is also a presence whenever we go through changes and upheavals in life where we mourn the past as we face the future. Confronting grief can be messy, painful and a lot of times, it can feel optional. Why provoke your deepest, wildest emotions – the ones that make you feel like you’ve lost control? The Young Adult Ministry doesn't shy away from doing and talking about hard things and getting vulnerable. If you’re carrying grief with you, know this: There are no rules here. But there is always hope.

Each week will feature a different topic and/or guest so each week stands on its own – come when you can. Scan the QR code to view the schedule for the summer series and find links to the episodes. Listen or read the transcript of the episode of the week before the gathering and come ready to discuss.