Futures Team
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The Mission of this team is to develop recommendations on “Where is God calling us to be as a church” that align to our core values and beliefs while setting FCC up for continued positive impact in our community. There has been some division within the United Methodist denomination. This team is tasked with proactively developing recommendations for our church’s future that will enhance our ministry in the future.
Members of the team:
Rev. Lori Eldredge (co-chair)
Dave Bierut (co-chair)
Michael Mitchell
Mark Rocheteau
Jessica Mullin
Genefson Silveira
The Guiding Principles:
Prayerfully asking for God’s guidance. (Discernment) – James 1:5
Always adhering to our core values of: Loving Christ, Growing Relationships, and Reshaping Lives – Matthew 22:37-40
Open and Honest Communication – Ephesians 4:29
Futures Team Process to Date
Check List
Check List Found Here
Presentations
- 9/18/2022: Discerning our Future
Call To Special Conference
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Communication with District
Listening Sessions
Session # 1: November 6th at 4:30pm held in the Sanctuary (Topic: What would disaffiliation mean for this church’s theology, identity,
history, and disciple making?)
Session # 2: December 7th at 7pm following FCC Church Conference (Topic: Organizational and Financial Information and Implications)
Session # 3: January 9th at 6:30pm (Topic: Impact on Local Community)
Session # 4: February 19th at 12:30pm (Topic: General Conference)
Special Church Conference
(Following Listening Session #4)
Sunday, February 19th at 12:30pm
We Want Your Input
Connect with us at Futures@faithcommunityma.com, we want to hear from you!!