synod lite: resources for mission – how do the pieces fit? revd roy lowes
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Synod Lite: Resources for Mission – How do the pieces fit?
Revd Roy Lowes
Vision 2020 Framework to inspire and support mission
planning at every level of the URC: local, Synod and Assembly
A tool to help churches plan for mission regularly – where we are going
Spells out the areas of church life to focus on on our journey. – where we areStrengthening our identity
Growing in spirituality and prayer
Working ecumenically Doing
evangelism Engaging in communitiesWelcoming all Growing the church
Participating in global missionWorking for justice and peace Caring for
creation
Vision 2020 Vision 2020 starts with the local church Maps the areas of church life that we are
concentrating on at a particular time.
Mission Statements
Spirituality and Prayer
Identity
Christian Ecumenical Partnerships
Community Partnerships
Hospitality and Diversity
Evangelism
Church Growth
Global Partnerships
Justice and Peace
The Integrity of Creation
Synod Training
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Church of North India ExchangeSynod Youth
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Local Mission and Ministry
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Mission Fund
Mission Fund
Assembly Mission Team
Which resources? Which resources do we use when? First of all
What are we trying to do? What are our mission pledges?
Mission pledges
What churches might pledge
Mission Pledges
Spirituality and Prayer
Identity
Christian Ecumenical Partnerships
Community Partnerships
Hospitality and Diversity
Evangelism
Church Growth
Global Partnerships
Justice and Peace
The Integrity of Creation
Mission Pledges
Spirituality and PrayerTo provide opportunities for prayer and Bible study in small groups and in a variety of styles.
To involve directly children and young people in prayer, Bible study and leading worship.
Mission Pledges
Spirituality and Prayer
Identity
Christian Ecumenical Partnerships
Community Partnerships
Hospitality and Diversity
Evangelism
Church Growth
Global Partnerships
Justice and Peace
The Integrity of Creation
Mission Pledges
Spirituality and Prayer
Identity
Christian Ecumenical Partnerships
Community PartnershipsTo play an active role to run or support a local community project.
To lead work with children and young people ‘outside’ the church
Mission Pledges
Spirituality and Prayer
Identity
Christian Ecumenical Partnerships
Community Partnerships
Hospitality and Diversity
Evangelism
Church Growth
Global Partnerships
Justice and Peace
The Integrity of Creation
Mission Pledges
Spirituality and Prayer
Identity
Christian Ecumenical Partnerships
Community Partnerships
Hospitality and Diversity
EvangelismTo plan and undertake activities whose primary function is to share the gospel.
To develop local church activities that attract and involve children and young people from outside church.
What resources are there to help?
Wider Church Resources
URC ResourcesSynod Resources
Resources
Synod Training
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Church of North India ExchangeSynod Youth
Executive
Synod Evangelist
Local Mission & Ministry Review
Radical WelcomeMission
Fund Assembly Mission Team
How can they help my church?
Spirituality and Prayer
To provide opportunities for prayer and Bible study in small groups and in a variety of styles.
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Training for Learning and Serving A spiritual journey A variety of courses in subjects related to
Christian life and Discipleship A diverse learning experience with
opportunities for: Reflective and practical work Personal and group study Local and residential gatherings Basic to diploma levels of study A fellowship of friendly people
Community Partnerships
To lead work with children and young people ‘outside’ the church
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Synod Mission Fund A £1 million fund is now available Local Churches can apply to the Synod for
financial assistance towards the achievement of Mission Pledges.
A Youth Worker, a Development Worker, equipment for a Film Club and support for a Day Care Centre for the Elderly are some of the projects supported so far
Contact: Christine Grace, Synod Office
EvangelismTo plan and undertake activities whose primary function is to share the gospel.
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Synod Evangelist
Gateways Into Evangelism
Year of Evangelism
Synod Evangelist The post is for an Evangelist to serve in the West
Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church The aim of the post is to build confidence, share
skills and inspire churches and individuals in evangelism.
When appointed the Synod evangelist will be available to churches and ministers to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ inspire, equip, challenge and support others work with Synod officers in responding to the
opportunities of the Radical Welcome Campaign develop good practice in evangelism across a range of
theological perspectives
Many other resources . . . Bible Society Alternative Worship Roots Health and Healing Labyrinth URC Retreat Group Christian Aid HOPE . etc See Synod website: www.urcwestmidlands.org.uk
Which resources? Which resources do we use when? First of all
What are we trying to do? What are our mission pledges?
Synod Training
Team
Church of North India Exchange
Synod Youth
Executive
Synod Evangelist
LMMR
Radical Welcome
Mission Fund
Assembly Mission Team
The answers are in the room
A Partnership Synod and local churches operating as a
partnership Synod provides resources – you need us Synod staffed by people from local churches – we
need you You are us and we are you
Partnership evolves Hello Goodbye
Your turn In order for you and your church to work
within Vision 2020 and draw on as well as support the Synod in its work, What do you still urgently need to know? Whom do you need to contact? What would you like to say?
Analyse responses over lunch Key responses in afternoon session
