Contract to Call Small Group

The first in-person Contract to Call small group meets Sunday, November 23, from 1 PM - 3 PM.

This Sunday’s participants are: Sandy B, Larry B, Nancy C, Bill C, Gabby D, Steve G, Doug L, Mike M, Nathanael R, Hashim S, Jesse S-S, Mir S, and Dahlia W.

All members and friends are invited to sign up for one of these small-group discernment sessions. See Sign-Up Form.

The report generated from these sessions will give us a snapshot of our Shared Ministries today. We can only accurately reflect that with participation from all members.

These groups will offer space for deep listening and honest conversation about our ministry with Rev. Denise and the future we envision together.

We’ll start in the sanctuary for a chalice lighting and covenant, and then break into groups of up to 4 people. Each group will be facilitated by either Kristin R., Carol L., or Ryan D.

If you missed the service that introduced the Contract to Call process, see: The Call We Make Together Sermon

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To help you prepare, here are the questions we’ll be reflecting on:

• How does our Mission, Covenant, and/or Vision of Ministry guide our shared ministry?
  
  Congregational Mission Statement
  The transforming power of love is our core belief.
  We embody a sanctuary of compassion, integrity, and respect.
  We champion justice, equity, and peace.
  
  Congregational Covenant
  We covenant together to make a welcoming community,
  To walk together in the way of truth and love,
  To seek the life of the spirit, as it is known by each person,
  To support each other in thought, word, and deed,
  As we work to build a better world.
  
  Board Vision of Ministry for this Year
  This year we will be a sanctuary where every person is known, fed, and transformed through authentic connection and courageous action.

• What is working well in our church community?

• What do we need to work on? Where do we feel called to grow?

• How do we experience our relationship with Rev. Denise in this shared ministry?

• What hopes do you have for our future together?

• Is there anything else you would like to share?

If you have any questions, reach out to Kristin R. at kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org.