Visioning Retreat

This past weekend the Christ Church congregation gathered to vision for our future. Here are some of the results of our work together.

CHRIST CHURCH VALUES

• Integrity (walk the talk)
• Progressive Thinking (aspiring, not liberal)
• Christian Church (value the Christian tradition; individuals are able to define what that means for them)
• Openness to Growth (as congregation & individuals)
• Empowerment of Children & Youth
• Sacraments, Silence, Worship, & Music
• Sense of Community (unconditional belonging & acceptance; caring for each other)
• Inclusiveness
• Knowledge
• Outreach
• Food
• Fellowship
• Questions (more than answers)
• Financial Integrity
• Boundaries (but not walls)
• Safe Sanctuary
• Diversity

CHRIST CHURCH VISIONS

Valuing Questions

• We will honor your questions and support you as together we search for answers.

Progressive Thinking

• We will become the epicenter of this neighborhood.

Worship

• We will expand worship to encompass additional services, locales, & worship styles.

Community

• We will nurture a "Cheers" type of atmosphere ("where everybody knows your name").

Fellowship

• We will form an embracing community of faith based on deep interactions.

Inclusiveness

• We will welcome you with open arms and encourage you to share what's inside of you.

Empowerment of Children & Youth

• We will nurture social action for youth to create a safe space, get non-traditional tools to understand their faith journey, and include youth in the sanctuary and church life.

Christian Church

• We will show the relevance of Christian traditions but provide something attendees can't get elsewhere.

Social Justice (Inclusiveness)

• We will affirm the matrimony of all people.