|
Mission and Vision and Ends – Summarized
The Vision is a short statement of “why we exist.” It should be memorable and communicate to the outside world. Your proposed vision is:
A loving, spiritual congregation that lives our values through belonging, reason, and action.
The Mission is a longer statement that says “what we do” at a high level. It should be aspirational. It is for us. Your proposed mission is:
Like the nature that surrounds us, we evolve as a habitat for spiritual development.
· Our deep roots connect us to a wealth of resources that nourish our growth as a beacon for justice, inclusion, and liberation, especially anti-racism and gender and sexuality justice.
· Our listening cultivates diverse and multicultural relationships that bridge divisions, strengthen our communities, heal hearts, and foster safety for all.
· Our awareness of our interdependence inspires us to protect the shared environment and natural world in which we live.
From this mission, we have derived three ends, or major goals, what we will work towards. You will notice the correspondence between the mission statement and these goals. They are:
Our members grow in belonging by embodying our values and connecting with our spiritual lives. (Another way of putting this end is “I AM UU” or “WE ARE UU.”)
Our members widen the circle of belonging and advance justice and equity by practicing right relationships with our neighbors. (Another way of putting this is “WE SHOW UP AS UUs.”)
Our members are transformed by our interdependent relationship with our planet, the universe, the web of life – the sacred as we understand it. (Another way of putting this is “WE ARE INTERWOVEN” or “WE ARE CHANGED BY CONNECTING”)
Under each goal are strategies and tactics. The next page is a high level overview of those tactics. For more detail, see the annual report.
1. WE GROW IN BELONGING BY EMBODYING OUR VALUES AND CONNECTING WITH OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES.
1A: Faith formation for all ages.
1A1: Sustainable and reliable volunteers for Religious Education.
1A2: UU Identity development for all ages (CRE, ARE, and Worship/Music)
1A3: Grow Soul Matters Participation
1B: Caring, Membership and Belonging
1B1: Belonging and Membership Team
1B2: Pastoral Care Associates Program
1C: Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Oppression, and Belonging
1C1: Deepen cultural work on Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, and Multiculturalism
1C2: DRUUMM Chapter (for BIPOC members/friends)
1C3: Sustain and Grow 20/30s group
1C4: Worship and Music that widens circle of belonging.
1C4: Justice and inclusion for LGBTQAI+ people.
1D: Generosity
1D1: Strong Annual Campaign
1D2: Volunteer!
1D3: Leadership Development
2. WIDEN THE CIRCLE OF BELONGING / RIGHT RELATIONSHIP WITH NEIGHBORS
2A. Accountable and Effective Coalition Partners
2A1: People participate in Faith in Action work.
2A2: UUANI partnership and Faith in Action training for leaders.
2A3: Use our building and resources to support partners.
2B: Show up as UUs.
2B1: Identify Ourselves (witness and outreach). (Swag).
2B2: Communicate opportunities to show up and show up together.
2B3: We do our work grounded in our values.
2B4: We celebrate all the diverse ways we show up.
3. TRANSFORMED BY INTERDEPENDENCE
3A: As a congregation, we care for the earth.
3A1: We care for the land on which we sit.
3A2: We use our funds in ecologically responsible ways.
3A3: The congregation engages in eco-justice work.
3B: Our members are good stewards of the earth in their own lives.
3B1: Members are inspired to live eco-just lives.
3B2: We are a hub for eco-justice.
3C: We cultivate awe, wonder, and an ethic of care.
3C1: In worship, music and faith formation.
3C2: Woodsong School
|
