Christian Formation Task Force Page
RE-VISIONING THE “OPEN SPIRIT”In 2002 First Church developed a vision of how the “Open Spirit” might work among us:
Imagine a church that wants to know about God and to experience God,
a church unafraid of diving deep and finding joy.
This spring, a task force will be taking a fresh look at where we are being led by this Open Spirit, particularly regarding the Christian formation of children, youth, and families. We will also envision the ways in which God is calling us to be a vibrant intergenerational community.
During April and May, there will be opportunities for the Task Force to listen to many voices. Summaries of what we are hearing will be posted here on the website. If you are unable to attend one of the listening sessions, please contact one of the leaders of the Christian Formation Task Force with your ideas: Stephanie Paulsell or Peggy Stevens. Check the parish list, Easter EVENT, or the Sunday bulletin announcements for their contact information, or br in touch with Dan Smith, Mary Luti or Sarah Higginbotham. Please also see below for a list of questions the task force is using in their work.
Questions to Guide the Listening Process
A guide for First Church’s Christian formation programs.
What three things would you want all Christians to know/experience
What three things should we teach our children and youth?
What works.
What is working for you and your family in First Church’s formation programming?
When I come to 10 o’clock Hour Sunday School/Adult Education/Multigenerational Education, I wish we would…
Building connections between formation practices at church and at home.
If anything were possible, how would you like to practice your faith at home/outside of Sunday morning?
What do you need to continue Christian formation in the home?
Logistics/Resources for Christian formation.
What are the challenges for your family in participating in First Church’s formation and worship programs? What are the possibilities?
What would be the right rhythm/schedule of your engagement with church on Sunday morning and through the week?