The Discernment Process
Final stretch
We are close to finishing the discernment process set by Rev Elder Darlene Garner. The final stage is looking at new areas of ministry. The discernment team has looked at a number of areas and will be presenting to the Board some options/suggestions with one strong recommendation. The board will then discuss the options and the team recommendation before bringing it to the congregation for a vote. This is a very important part of the process and will be decided in an EGM by all of us. So,keep an eye out for the date of the meeting and make sure you don't miss your chance to have a say in the future of MCC Brighton.
Remember, YOU HAVE A VOICE AND IT MATTERS!
The 1st ever Virtual Leadership Mentoring Retreat held by MCC
Last week (11-15 May 2015) Andrew Ramage and I were both able to take part in the 1st ever 'virtual' Leadership Mentoring Retreat (or LMR) held by MCC. It was held in a virtual classroom on-line from 5:00 - 10:00 pm from Monday - Friday.
In this virtual retreat we learned leadership styles, the spirituality of leadership, and diversity in leadership. There were presentations about finding mentors to MCC's presence in the world. We even walked a virtual labyrinth and experience virtual worship with our Moderator, Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson preaching.
There were 5 leaders throughout the week and 15 participants from 4 different countries who were split into 2 cohort groups. We had time to get to know each other as we talked, laughed, learned and shared together over the week. Personally I have made at least 3 new good friends even though we have never actually met each other!
It was wonderful to be able to be part of this pilot 'virtual' retreat and I would recommend this retreat to anyone who is interested in working within MCC beyond the local level or wants to understand more about the relationship between local church ministries and the denominational goals. Sarah Barber
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