Future Planning for Christ Church May 13, 2018

Input December 2016 – IMNA survey March 2017 – Community round table discussions to assess our image and opportunities October 2017 - Long-range Planning paper – Jim Cairney November 2017- January 2018 – Discussion groups with Christ Church members to get input on possible direction and opportunities for the future Input

Demographics - aging congregation and millennials who aren’t comfortable with the traditional church approach. Limited volunteer and leadership resources Location – CCU not on a main street to attract attention Building – facilities not optimal to help the church move forward. Spiritual Engagement – difficulty in attracting and retaining new people. Community profile – mainly known for Spring Thing Time – Some urgency to act now while we have the people, financial resources and the opportunities to make viable choices. Challenges

Other Mississauga churches interested in working together Large church building and property offers opportunities for community activities Congregation supportive of thinking and planning for the future – now! Strong music ministry has potential to increase church presence in community Willingness to expand and share community mission work Opportunities for greater community engagement Building modifications can enhance welcoming atmosphere Willingness and recognition of how technology can help Opportunity to decide our future! Opportunities

SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY THE VISION FOR CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY STRONG CONNECTION WITH MEMBERS SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT STRONG CONNECTION WITH MEMBERS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY THE VISION FOR CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Communicating what Christ Church and UCC stands for and what is offered Recognizing and promoting how vested/invested the church is in the community Programming and facilities open to community (members and non-members) Community outreach and partnerships  COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY THE VISION FOR CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Welcoming and inclusive 2 distinct worship services and a variety of (spiritual) programs for ALL ages Christian community - focused on reflection, Christian faith, sharing of spirituality and growth in same Fellowship and community SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT

SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY THE VISION FOR CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Focusing on programs/events that are of (high) interest to members (spiritually and socially), while also being effective in terms of community engagement Responding to the ‘wants and needs’ of the current collective membership. (Re)engaging with lapsed/attendance lite members. Adapting to change while also considering pastoral care with aging/long-term members. Acknowledging that church participation and concept of church has changed. Building linkages between 9:02 and 10:30 services. STRONG CONNECTION WITH MEMBERS

SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY THE VISION FOR CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT STRONG CONNECTION WITH MEMBERS Communicating what Christ Church and UCC stands for and what is offered Recognizing and promoting how vested/invested the church is in the community Programming open to all (members and non-members) Community outreach and partnerships  Welcoming and inclusive 2 distinct worship services and a variety of (spiritual) programs for ALL ages Christian community -focused on reflection, Christian faith, sharing of spirituality and growth in same Fellowship and community Focusing on programs/events that are of (high) interest to members (spiritually and socially), while also being effective in terms of community engagement Responding to the ‘wants and needs’ of the current collective membership (re)engaging with lapsed/attendance lite members adapting to change while also considering pastoral care with aging/long-term members acknowledging that church participation and concept of church has changed building linkages between 9:02 and 10:30 services

Key objectives to drive action Community Involvement Engagement with clearly defined mission outreach awareness and understanding of what Christ Church stands for increased community visibility Spiritual Engagement stirring, helpful worship through a range of worship opportunities welcoming and inclusive United Church environment for current and new people Strong Connection with Members achieve common understanding of the CCU mission and vision among all members Enhance communications to engage members members’ needs are supported Key objectives to drive action

Action items Community Involvement establish working group to propose key area of mission outreach to community communicate what Christ Church and UCC stand for and what is offered develop a vision and brand for Christ Church establish greater community presence through external communications eg. social media, website, earned media, advertising offer our space to the community host community events with other churches partner with other groups/associations in ways that support common goals Action items

Action items Spiritual Engagement look at new worship opportunities and spiritual programs for all ages nurture a Christian community - focused on reflection, Christian faith, sharing of spirituality and growth in same explore using music or some other programs to engage young families develop a plan to renew and refresh church space and facilities to support a welcoming and modern worship environment Action items

Action items Strong connection with members enhance communications to members using technology and visual techniques determine which programs/events are of high interest/value to members to help prioritize time and resources look at how we can be more welcoming to current and new members reconnect with occasional/lapsed members establish linkages between 9:02 and 10:30 services Action items

Timelines March 28 – presentation to Church Council May 13 – special congregational meeting May 27, June 3 – implementation team meetings to identify and prioritize action items June 3 – update at congregational meeting September – report back to Council with action plan list of implementation items and budget for 2018/19 October - report back to congregation with action plan for 2018/19 Timelines

SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY THE VISION FOR CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY STRONG CONNECTION WITH MEMBERS SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT STRONG CONNECTION WITH MEMBERS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT