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Right Onward Committee Presentation The Vision of the Diocese of New Jersey 2008 Focus

Right Onward Committee Presentation The Vision of the Diocese of New Jersey 2008 Focus. February 29, 2008. Right Onward Committee Members. The Rt. Rev. George Councell (ex-officio) Ms. Annette Buchanan ( chair ) The Rev. Sunil Chandy The Rev. (Dcn.) Kathie DeJohn Mr. Hank Foster

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Right Onward Committee Presentation The Vision of the Diocese of New Jersey 2008 Focus

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  1. Right Onward Committee PresentationThe Vision of the Diocese of New Jersey2008 Focus February 29, 2008

  2. Right Onward Committee Members • The Rt. Rev. George Councell (ex-officio) • Ms. Annette Buchanan (chair) • The Rev. Sunil Chandy • The Rev. (Dcn.) Kathie DeJohn • Mr. Hank Foster • Mrs. Margy Hughes • The Rev. Terry Martin • The Rev. Austin B. Murray • The Rev. Lyndon Shakespeare • Ms. Meg Smith • The Rev. Lee Powers

  3. The Vision of the Diocese of New Jersey(Adopted at 2007 Convention) The Diocese of New Jersey is one family of diverse and unique congregations, belonging to Jesus Christ and belonging to one another, for Jesus’ sake. Together, we are a missionary community, celebrating the abundant life of Christ (John 10:10) and sharing that life with the world that God so loves (John 3:16). Our vision is to build up the Body of Christ and reach out to the world in Christ’s name as we: • share the Good News simply and genuinely; • worship the Lord radiantly and reverently; • serve the poor boldly and strive for justice passionately; • give of our resources, our abilities and our lives joyously and generously; and • seek continual spiritual renewal for a closer walk with Christ. This is our vision of our Diocese, flourishing, to the Glory of God. Above all and before all and as the sure and certain means of all, we pray: Lord, in your mercy, make New Jersey new.

  4. Our Vision Initiatives Growth Through Welcoming and Inclusion Spiritual Renewal Liturgical Revival Community & Resource Renewal Mission Renewal 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

  5. 2008 Vision Focus"Growth Through Welcoming & Inclusion" • Faith communities are overflowing with all the diverse people of God’s creation, proclaiming by word and example the Good • News of God in Christ. • We envision: • • Congregations growing, being supplied with practical tools and concrete examples to become welcoming, open, and inclusive • • Members sharing their faith stories first with one another and then with the lost, the strayed, the seeker in the wider community • • Congregations reflecting the diversity of their surrounding communities by: • Knowing and embracing the diversity of the community of which they’re a part and equipping members to step into unfamiliar situations to proclaim the Good News of Christ

  6. Goals - Results • Right Onward Committee's Goals: • To be a champion and catalyst for the 2008 Vision Initiative across the Diocese by: • Sharing Ideas from individuals & congregations • Providing Resources • Co-sponsoring Events with Diocesan committees • Communicating Activities across the Diocese • Expected Results: • Growth in spirit and numbers of our congregations through focused attention and implementation of ideas

  7. Diocesan Committees’ Activities • Recovery Sunday Celebration • Service for recovering alcoholics, addicts, family members, friends and advocates • April 13, 2008, Trinity Cathedral • Sponsored by: The Recovery Ministries • The Magnetic Church • Conference: Equipping your church to help attract, welcome and retain new members • May 2-3, 2008, Trinity Cathedral • Sponsored by: The Congregational Development Committee • Equipping the Servants Day • Workshops on “Growth Through Welcoming & Inclusion” • October 25, 2008, Trinity Cathedral • Sponsored by: The Congregational Development Committee

  8. Sharing Ideas:Liturgies That Pull In Others • Invite Fire-fighters, Police, veterans, etc. for special services • Hold Jazz Mass – for jazz music lovers in community • Celebrate St. Francis Day – for pets and their owners in the community

  9. St Florian’s Day-the patron saint of firefightersSt. Andrew’s, Mount Holly

  10. Jazz Mass St. Augustine’s, Asbury Park

  11. St . Francis Day- the patron saint of animalsSt. Peter’s, Perth Amboy

  12. Wrap-Up • Visit our Booth • Great Giveaways, handouts • Share your successful ideas on “Growth through welcoming and inclusion” with all!!

  13. THE VISION OF THE DIOCESE OF NEW JERSEYA PRAYER FOR GROWTH, WELCOMING AND INCLUSION God, Creator and Father of all people, you have called us in this Diocese to be a family of diverse and unique congregations. We thank you for guiding us and providing us with a vision to build up the Body of Christ and to reach out to the world in Christ’s name. By your Spirit fashion our lives that we may be a welcoming body to all people in our communities, proclaiming by word and example the Good News of God in Christ. Amen.

  14. Right Onward!

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