Our Visioning Task Force began meeting two months ago. They worked with our internal survey results, the ideas generated during our May vision lunch, demographic data about the West End, and reports/conversations with local groups working on the West End. Based on those materials, prayer, and ongoing discernment, the task force submitted an initial report which the Church Council wants to share with you, the congregation. We will be making the initial report available Sunday,

Everyone leaves a legacy and is a legacy, too. Who we are is a gift to us from God. And we can thank those who came before us as well. So what have we received? And what will we pass on? Join us Sunday at 11am Eastern in person or online. #legacy #vision

God’s deep concern for us and the universe calls us to step out and step up. So that seems “big.” And I feel inadequate to the task. You probably do, too. Hence, we will talk about it this week. Above all, we will look at our stepping toward God’s vision. Join us at 11am Eastern! #stepup #vision

How do we discover God’s vision for us? Does God give us any hints? This Sunday in worship we will focus on God’s vision for us and some steps we may take toward discovering the vision. So join us for the conversation and worship! #choosinglove #love #vision

We are taking a one-week break in our Breathing Underwater Series to talk about love (yes, AGAIN!). Additionally, we will talk a bit about what the recent decision by the United Methodist Church means for us. Some worry about what this decision. So, how it will impact our policy of loving and accepting people as God does: as they are, right where they are? What does this mean for Saint James being Saint James? Join us at 11am Eastern in person or online to hear what Pastor Ja