Event #3 this Wednesday

We will gather in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 p.m. this Wednesday (January 21) to reflect on features of our church buildings, property, and facilities that get in the way of what we want our church to be. Recall that church vision statement, fleshed out at our first newspace@chpc gathering this summer:

This is our vision of the church we believe we are called to become:

As partners with Christ, we are an open, growing, faith-filled community, developing authentic relationships and cultivating a passion for justice and mission.

In order to move toward this vision, we commit to strengthening these aspects of our life together:

- Growth in faith and learning.
- Vibrant worship and prayer.
- Ministry with children and youth.
- Practicing hospitality.
- Doing justice.
- Partnering in mission.
- Responsible stewardship.
- Embracing diversity.
- Embodying a community of care.

This past October a group of Crescent Hill folks identified a dozen or so features of the building that help promote this vision and a dozen or so features that get in the way. Lists of these features are posted in earlier blog entries (see especially "October 29 feedback recoded") .

Wednesday we will reflect—together and individually—on which of the problems with our building the second newspace@chpc gathering identified along with any we add Wednesday (see "Instructions for the October 29 event") are most important for us to confront.

What possible changes to the property would most help us better promote our vision—and God’s vision—for Crescent Hill church? Join us for fruit, cookies, conversation, and a little activity as we share our responses to this question. See you Wednesday at 7. In the mean time: Happy Inauguration Day!

P.S. We hope Crescent Hill folks of all ages—from elementary school-aged children through older adults—will continue to be able to participate. The nursery will be staffed, primarily for infants and toddlers.