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LUCC Sabbatical Update4-27-14
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In the beginningHow we arrived at this moment
  • September Council retreat
  • Transformation self, others, and wider community
  • Gods hands, feet, and heart in the world
  • Governing and Discerning role
  • Wise stewardship of LUCC resources
  • Listening to the will of God for LUCC
  • Gods spirit is on the move in LUCC
  • Increased attendance, youth, pledges, and spirit
  • 2014 LUCC Sabbatical
  • Discernment where is God leading LUCC?

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Discernment Through Sabbatical
  • Biblically grounded
  • Gods day of rest and Jesus praying alone
  • Sabbatical is a time of rest, renewal, study and
    reengage
  • Transformation clearing the mind and soul to
    better hear the call of God
  • An invitation to stretch emotionally and
    spiritually
  • Reconnecting to core values and identity

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LUCC Stepping Into the Call
  • Matthew 14 22-33

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Matthew 14 22-33
  • Setting out on the pilgrims journey seeking a
    live encounter with God
  • Building community we are all in this together
  • Venturing out in a well-built and trustworthy
    boat
  • Taking a spiritual risk stepping out and
    following the call
  • Trusting the spirit wherever it comes from or
    takes you

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LUCC on SabbaticalMay 2014-Oct 2014
  • Worship
  • Sermons
  • Music
  • Fellowship
  • Church Council, Boards, and Committees spiritual
    formation at every meeting
  • Congregational education-learning-study
  • Congregational discernment May-Oct, 2014
  • Pastor Curt sabbatical June-Aug, 2014

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Sabbatical Minister Search
  • Intentional discernment, seeking to hear what God
    is calling LUCC to do
  • Search committee Pat Hayes, Ken Bernhardt, and
    Ruth Rueter
  • Contract compensation and responsibilities
  • Focus pastoral care, worship, and discernment
  • Up to 15,000 for compensation and special
    programing

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LUCC Sabbatical Leadership
  • Rev. Jerry Eslinger
  • Pastoral care June-August, 2014
  • Rev. Joanne Buchanan-Brown
  • Discernment facilitator May-Oct, 2014
  • Worship leadership June-August, 2014
  • Church Staff
  • Church Council
  • Sabbatical Coordinating Committee

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Sabbatical Minister and Discernment Facilitator
  • Rev. Joanne Buchanan-Brown
  • Covenant Agreement, April 2014
  • God
  • Rocky Mountain Conference of UCC
  • LUCC
  • Congregation Agrees to
  • Faithfully support
  • Faithfully attend worship
  • Faithfully pray for Gods guidance

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Sabbatical MinisterJune 9th-August 17th ,2014
  • Worship preparation and leadership
  • Celebrating Holy Communion
  • Collaborate with Board of Congregational Care
  • Office presence 5-10 hours/week
  • Staff leadership and support
  • Collaborate with Office Manager on Bulletin and
    general communication

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Discernment FacilitatorMay-Oct, 2014
  • Discernment leadership listening for the voice
    of God calling LUCC
  • 15/20 hours a month
  • Coordinate with Sabbatical Support Committee 4
    members
  • Attend Board and Committee meetings
  • Collaborate with pastor and Church Council
  • Monthly reports to Church Council
  • Facilitate a series of listening forums
  • Sharing insights on Gods call for LUCC
  • Help lead Church Council retreat in October

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Discernment Questions
  • Hearing Gods call for LUCC in 2015 and beyond
  • What do we do well as a congregation?
  • What might we do better?
  • What do we believe God is calling us to be?
  • What are our hidden gifts that we are less aware
    of?
  • What is the Gospel of LUCC?

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Amen
  • Gods spirit is on the move in LUCC
  • Thanks for your part in helping LUCC to be Gods
    hands, feet, and heart in the world
  • Please keep sharing your gifts and talents to
    advance Gods call for LUCC
  • Questions and wonderings
  • Meeting adjourned may the spirit grow in our
    midst
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