con·gre·ga·tion
noun
- 1.a group of people assembled for religious worship."the singing of psalms by the whole congregation"
Our congregation is all of these and more; it is amazing! Our parishioners cheerfully show up every week and are a friendly welcoming parish, excited to meet new folks and happy to share in all that is available to us now. And thanks be to God, it is a lot! We have a smart, energetic new priest with a willing team of church elders who long to see our pews full again and our Children's Chapel ringing with young voices. We are blessed to have a talented, dedicated choir with a knowledgeable and gifted organist. Our deacon, soon to be a priest, is hardworking and vital in our community. We have important and meaningful connections in our town that allow us to minister to the hungry and the unhoused. We have so many possibilities!
At our Annual Vestry Meeting we were encouraged to come up with BHAGs for our church. Our Big Hairy Audacious Goals were written down and we were charged to "dream and dream big" by our rector, Father Joe. As the first step in our strategic planning process, the goals that we each have for our church are important. Our mission, vision and values as a parish are also key components to our future plans. But the most vital piece as I see it is our flock, our fold, our faithful. I am just beginning to see how impressive this following is and I am looking forward to our future together. My thanks to everyone!
For more information go to www.holytrinitywhiterock.ca
 |
No comments:
Post a Comment