On Sunday, September 8, 2019, parishioners gathered for the first of three town hall meetings to focus on the guiding principles of the parish and the stewardship theme for this year, SsAM I AM. We began by focusing on two pillars:- To provide engaging worship that is rich and meaningful and brings people back; and
- To continue the tradition of intentionally being an inclusive and diverse faith community that celebrates its relationships with each other and the larger community.
Those gathered answered the following four questions about worship and community, as seen in the photos. Click on any one to see it larger.- What do you treasure the most about worship at SsAM?
- How does worship at SsAM strengthen your spiritual life?
- What do you look forward to on a Sunday morning in gathering with the SsAM community?
- What has this community taught you about the importance of your relationship with God and one another?
I invite you to reflect on these questions and, if you would like to, share your answers with me using the contact form on this website.
Next we will reflect on the third pillar: Strengthening and Growing the Ministry of our Youth and Young Families (YYF). The question for reflection is: What ways can the ministry of YYF support and encourage our young people to grow in faith and maturity as a child of God?
Then, at the final Town Hall meeting on Sunday, September 29, we will focus on the fourth pillar: Ensuring a Sustainable Financial Future for SsAM. I hope that you will make every effort to stay after church to be together, listen to and share your thoughts and dreams for SsAM.These town hall meetings are important. The vestry wants to hear from members of SsAM so that all of us together will work to achieve the goal of financial sustainability as well as to continue our work of increasing the vitality and growth of SsAM. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
Peace,
Fr. David, OA
Click here to see all the posts on this website about Stewardship, including this year’s campaign: SsAM I AM.
