The Transition Team has drafted these seven ‘provocative proposals’ drawn from conversations and feedback from the appreciative inquiry process undertaken over the last six weeks. These proposals are expressions of what our church aspires to be and do; the ideals and underlying values that we want to guide our actions; and signposts of what is vital, healthy and faithful in our life together as a congregation.

On Sunday April 15 2012, we will have an opportunity, during and after the worship service, to consider and discuss these proposals, with the guidance of Rev. Barry Goodwin. If you are unable to be part of this important conversation, you are welcome to leave your feedback at the Church Office, or put it in the collection plate next Sunday.

Our aim is to reach a general consensus on the proposals, although they won’t be voted on, or have any official status. The final draft of the Proposals will be forwarded to the Joint Needs Assessment Committee, to inform them of this work.

The conversations to date have also yielded many creative ideas and specific suggestions for action. These will not be lost! They have all been recorded and will be forwarded to the appropriate Chalmers committee or body.

Seven Provocative Proposals

Thank you to everyone who participated in conversation #2 – please have a look at the summary of opinions and ideas heard.

Conversation #2

Lunch and Conversation (1) You are invited to stay after church for a provided lunch and conversation. This is an important activity which will provide material eventually for the Joint Needs Assessment we will be doing. The activity will last approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. Child care will be provided.

We encourage everyone to help us prepare for the future by their attendance and involvement.

Let the Holy Spirit come! Comforter, disturber,
Interpreter, enthuser, revealer of truth, midwife of change: Let God’s
spirit be with us in this time of discovery. Share with us as we consider
Chalmers’ past and venture into the future. All are welcome to
consider in music, meditative prayer and reflection, the “practices” of
our faith. From hospitality to worship, healing to justice and beauty,
we will travel together in our regular 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. session in the
sanctuary. For details contact David Melhorn‐Boe or Peter Faris.

Please speak to Margaret if you can help with:

1. Magi Gifts:

Something at home to represent gold, frankincense and/or myrrh, that the Sunday School children could borrow for the Christmas Eve service.

2. Shepherds:

Several head pieces prepared for shepherds. There is material available in the Sunday School.

3. Sheep:

Lending us a stuffed sheep for the shepherds to carry.