Thanks to everyone who participated in the Church of the Messiah Parish survey. At least one member of almost 50% of our households completed the survey. As we said, the survey is the first step to completing our parish profile. The nest step is to host a series of World Cafe meetings to expand on and explore what we learned in the survey.
The World Cafe is an innovative yet simple methodology for hosting conversations about questions that matter. The conversations link and build on each other as people move between groups, cross pollinate ideas and discover new insights into the questions and issues most important to the Church of the Messiah congregation. Our questions or topics will be based on the survey results and will center on the qualities we are looking for in a new rector and where do we see our church going in the next five years. The World Cafe is set up to be a relaxed environment that fosters good conversation and the free exchange of ideas.
We are hosting two World Cafes. The first will be today after the 10:00 AM service. Lunch will be served and child care is available. The second meeting will be tomorrow evening, March 23 at 7:00 PM. Dessert, coffee and tea will be served. Child care will also be available that evening. It is not necessary that you completed a survey to attend either meeting.
For more information on the World Cafe format, go to www.theworldcafe.com. We look forward to seeing you there.