December 7 Adult Forum, Council Meeting

Hello,

Just to let you know, we now have four confirmed representatives from RIC congregations to answer questions about directions RIC congregations may take after the vote. Vicky Charlston, Ann Fruechte, and Jack & Diane Neubert all agreed to come and answer questions about RIC congregations and what can happen after the vote to become RIC.

Also, you may be interested that LCNA has a YouTube Channel with a couple familiar faces (to us) who are telling stories:

Michelle Kisinger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9gYGbTu32A

and Paul Jolly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg2Wl-WHuEc

I presented our team's written recommendations about the Congregational vote to become RIC at the last council meeting. This included that there be one statement to put to a vote (adopt the Affirmation of Welcome to have Creator become an RIC congregation), that our team recommends an 80% approval of those who vote to pass, and that the council recommend passage to the congregation.

The vote will happen at the next council meeting.

See you at our next RIC meeting.

Thanks,

Gary

Latest RIC statement revision

Based on our work tonight, here is the latest draft of our RIC statement:

Creator Lutheran Church welcomes you to come – as you are, where you are, and who you are – and join us in worship, fellowship, and ministry.

The Gospel reveals God’s astounding grace as an unconditional gift of love for all people. Ethnicity, socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status are not barriers to our invitation. Instead, as an inclusive community grounded in God’s love and following Jesus’ example, we celebrate the diversity of God’s creation.

November 6, 2008 - Tonight's Creator RIC Team Meeting Agenda

We are moving into the home stretch. From Sunday conversations I believe most of you will attend tonight's meeting. Let me know if you want to add to this agenda:

* Plans and preparation for Congregational vote
Specific language to the resolution to bring before the congregation
December council presentation (request council recommendation / support)

* Affirmation of Welcome suggestions and review other RIC Survey feedback

* Plan December 7th Adult Education (Nov 23rd cancelled. The two dates were too close)

* Plans for Advent Wednesday service / Congregational paragraphs on RIC

* Determine December newsletter article

* Post congregational vote plans - Next steps on the journey

Look forward to seeing the team at 7:00 tonight.

Peace,

Gary