MY PARISH CHURCH IN 2019
I hope my parish church in 2019 looks like this:
1. A congregation focused clearly on active mission locally, nationally and internationally.
2. A church where all are really welcomed not only on the first day they show up but continue to be encouraged to participate in the life of the parish rather than welcomed the first day and then left to find their own way into ministry.
3. A church where people don‚t Œown‚ a ministry and refuse to give it up or step aside to allow someone else the opportunity to enjoy it also.
4. A church where we can agree to disagree on some issues and not let that interfere with our friendship and love for those with whom we disagree.
5. A church where we don‚t always have to do everything the same way but can experiment with liturgy, music and other activities.
6. A church that recognizes the vast cultural differences which exist throughout the Anglican Communion and can accept them willingly.
7. A church that recognizes that justice in developing countries requires not just our dollars and other forms of charitable giving but also our representations to our own government on their behalf.
8. A church in which all members consider seriously their financial commitment and give in a regular and efficient way such as by credit card or automatic bank withdrawal.
