Growing Together in Faith and Love: A Path of Inclusive Stewardship and Reflection

As we approach RIC Sunday on February 11th, our congregation is invited on a transformative journey that melds stewardship with our deep dedication to justice, healing, and inclusivity. This pivotal time encourages us not solely to focus on financial contributions but to cultivate our spiritual growth and strengthen our community bonds through actions that resonate with compassion and understanding.

Crafting Our Collective Vision: The Waters of Justice

In anticipation of RIC Sunday, we introduce a poignant activity: contributing to the ‘waters of justice.’ Within our worship services, we invite each of you to inscribe your hopes, dreams, and prayers onto strips of cloth. These pieces will be interlaced to create an ever-flowing stream, representing our shared path towards a future where justice and love prevail.

This initiative is far more than a symbolic act; it’s a vivid portrayal of our communal aspirations and pledges. As you jot down your reflections, ponder the meanings of justice, love, and healing both to you and within our church. Consider how we can embody these principles daily, extending our reach to include those often marginalized—be it based on sexual orientation, neurodiversity, socioeconomic status, or physical ability.

Heartfelt Contributions: Beyond Financial Offerings

Aligned with this initiative, our regular offerings gain enriched significance. Beyond financial support, we’re called to lay forth our dreams for the community, the nation, and the globe. This broadened act of giving champions a future steered by our core values of justice and unconditional love, urging us to actively welcome and invite potential members from the LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, economically disadvantaged, and disabled communities.

Envisioning Our Shared Future

Marking half a century of justice and healing, we also cast our gaze forward, dreaming of what the next 50 years could hold. How shall we evolve in faith and love, not just individually, but as a cohesive unit bonded in Christ? These reflections guide our collective journey.

A Commitment to Inclusive Stewardship

This path we tread is marked by significant strides towards justice, healing, and inclusivity. Through ‘the waters of justice’ endeavor, we weave a vision embodying our deepest hopes and steadfast dedication. Let’s tread this path of reflective growth together, shaping a future that reflects the cherished values of our faith.

As we advance, let us remember: our stewardship transcends financial support; it’s about fostering a community that actively embodies the Gospel’s teachings in every interaction. We commit to being Christ’s hands and feet, reaching out to all corners of our community, inviting everyone into a space where justice, peace, and love are not just ideals, but realities.

Join us in this inclusive journey of faith and love, as we work to create a welcoming church home for all, embodying the spirit of Christ’s unconditional love.

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