Last fall and winter, a group gathered regularly to discuss and discern how we, as a congregation, might support the work of life-long faith formation. The taskforce included: Melissa Freeman, Laura Miller, Lydia Grubb, Quentin Flowers, Alex "Rico" Carls, and Allison Ruari.
Recently, the taskforce introduced their work to the elders, Ministry Council, and the Administrative Council. In their conversations, they named 11 core components that they felt were integral to building life long faith formation at Vine Street. Some emphasize different practices (like prayer, sabbath, service, and worship), some emphasize relationships (like listening, authenticity, and intergenerational relationships) and some emphasize continued learning (like biblical foundations and justice).
All of these components are different expressions of how we as individuals and a congregation might live out the greatest commandment!
In what ways do you see Vine Street practicing and living out these components already? For children? For Youth? For Adults?
How might these core components invite and encourage new ways to imagine faith formation at Vine Street?
