#acl All:read #pragma section-numbers 2 = GWUC Future Directions Steering Committee Meeting 4 Notes = = 23 May 2013 = == Spiritual sharing == == Community of love. == We discussed: * Congregation members’ worries about slow-moving decisions * Worries about the JNC * People who don’t feel heard or feel ignored – we suggested having a lunch/sharing time with members of the Steering Committee and the JNC * Brace discussed having a sharing night about specific topics of concern * Church Council – members should show respect when people are talking. Suggestion to have members refrain from using technology during the meeting <> == New Structure document == * Age specific ministries should include adult ministry * Children and families – church visioning group * Margaret showed a draft placement of all of the church groups in specific Mission groups * We should make it clear that groups should look to their Mission groups for support <> == Sharing time with Steering Committee and JNC == * Between services 10am-12.30 June 2, Room1. “We’re listening: Listening time with the Steering Committee and JNC for all to share ideas and feedback. Tell us your vision” <> == Educational evening – Thurs 13 June == * Assertion/aggression – bullying. Techniques for diffusing situations * Spirituality – listening to the scripture * Changing the culture * Community of love/sexual harassment. Members of the church should be proactive if they see any examples of this around them in the church * Alanee, Heather Hon and Warren Bartlett might be good people to be involved in this