Glacial Transformation Parish Wide Spiritual Formation: A Common Spiritual Discipline

The Soil From Which It Sprouted Prayer Leadership culture changes Prayer “Core Values Project” Prayer Those already following a discipline Prayer Baptismal Covenant Prayer

Changing leadership expectations First time vestry member suddenly realized tonight’s meeting was going to be about more than just the budget. Vestry Agenda: 1.Jesus 2.Bible Study 3.……..

The Trinity Sorting Hat It doesn’t sing but it’s better looking.

Leadership Protocols Selection – Clear expectations – Open nominations – Prayer and selection Covenant – Authority | Communication | Community | Support Agenda – Gathering around the altar – Mutual prayer – Taking care of business

Trinity Way of Life Pay Attention – – Prayer, but attentive prayer. Listening. Being Aware Show Up – – As the re-membered Body – Smaller groups as settings for relational formation

Trinity Way of Life Serve Others – – In formal ministry both in the parish and with organizations in the local community – In the normal walks of our life in acts of graciousness and blessing Learn the Story – – The story of God and God’s people in the Scriptures – The story of God’s action in our local community

Trinity Way of Life Give as We Receive – – Acknowledge God as the source of our ability to create wealth and return a portion of that in thanksgiving through Trinity Parish Check In – – Select one or two friends to meet regularly and share our journey in our Way of Life

Trinity Way of Life Practice Gratitude – – Seeing in the ordinary and commonplace elements of our life the presence of God’s gracious generosity Tell the Story – – Share in any and all available forums our experience of God’s action in and through our lives as apprentices of Jesus.