The Vestry and leaders of the Revisioning process gathered on Sunday, October 4th for a time of prayer, discernment, and the creation of one- and three-year plans to implement what we understand God's vision and mission for us to be in this time and place. They're listed below.
One-Year and Three-Year Goals
Adopted By
The Vestry and Revision Task Force
Of
All Saints? Episcopal Church
Saturday, October 4, 2008
At
The Marriott Hotel, Riverside,
California
In the first year we will strengthen our own community through:
- Ministries of education to adults and children
- Growth of the Revision Groups into small-group Ministries
- Developing regular visitation and transportation for shut-ins
- Developing a more integrated practice of corporate prayer
- Increasing opportunities for cross-congregational contact
- Maintaining our current outreach
to the local community and Israel/Palestine.
In the following two years we will expand our membership and mission through:
- An organized method for new member incorporation
- The development of an intentional youth ministry
- The development of after-school programs
- Funded scholarships and camperships
- Improvement of our facilities and playground areas
- Establishment of a Steven?s Ministry for pastoral care givers
- Establishment of a new hands-on ministry to those less fortunate
- Implementation of an aggressive and effective advertising campaign
- Increased mission to Israel/Palestine and a direct relationship with parishes there.
- Expansion of our bookstore and shop.