posted 21 Aug 2018, 12:34 by June Miller, MCA Communications
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updated 21 Aug 2018, 12:36
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What's happening in November?
The weekend event on November 16 and 17 (location TBD) will mark the beginning of Phase Two: Opening to God's Leading and
is open to all MCA constituents. Wondering what will be happening at
this said event? The event will have a Three-Part focus.
Part I Focus: Being the church in the 21st Century context
i. Factors influencing 21st Society i.e. social media, social norms, post-modernity, consumerism, environmental concert, etc . . . ii. Implications for spiritual, emotional health and congregational life.
iii. Ingredients for church health in an age of anxiety
iv. The gift and hope for the church in the current age; being the church in the 21st century context.
v. Unity and diversity in the church and for the world.
Part II Focus: Worship
i. Forms of prayer that support listening for God's leading
Part III Focus: Review
i. Rhythms of renewal
ii. Sharing of survey responses
iii. Discussion regarding MCA's current reality
iv. Identification of key questions for prayerful discernment |
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