Who is Our Neighbor?

1. Empowered Leadership Workshops 2013 Who is Our Neighbor?

3. Discovery • Demographic Information • Walk About • Strategic Interviews: Hospital Administrators, Mayors, Real Estate, Chamber of Commerce • Attending Community Meetings: School Board, City Council, Forums on significant issues, Homeowners, Town Meetings, etc. • What are other churches & non-profits doing?

5. Pastoral Services • Funerals • Vigils in the wake of community tragedy • Renewal of Marriage Vows • Seasonal Offerings: Fall Festivals, Halloween & Valentine Parties, Patriotic Days • Animal Blessings • Destination weddings, baptisms, quinceneras • Others?

7. Neighborhood Outreach • Community Meals and Community Gardens • Farmers Market • Homeless Advocacy • After School Programs, Day School/Care Programs • Youth Programs • English as a second language classes • Food and clothing outlets

9. Neighborhood Justice Issues • Community Organizing • Dealing with power – the ability to act • Understanding self-interest – vision of hope for respecting the dignity of every human being • Building relationships – one on one interviews • Spiritual foundation – developing mature faith and self awareness

11. Stories of Engagement • St. Andrew’s, Denver – neighborhood task forces • St. Timothy’s, Centennial – D-Zone • St. Luke, Delta – homeless shelter • St. Barnabas, Glenwood Springs – hospital • St. Benedict, La Veta – equine labyrinth

13. Discerning Engagement • Needs & Passion • What God is blessing • Convergence • Ecumenical collaboration • Leadership • Experimentation

14. What are your stories?