Mission and Vision Building Workshop at UUCY
March 14, 2015 "Pi Day"
Led by Mark Bernstein

Corlyn Griggs
Jim Smoker
Erika Juran 
Suzanne Gates,
Suzannah Alexander & 3
Jake Miller & Alden
Emily Miller & Ada
Gal Witmer & Esmee
Don Brandl
Pat Brandl
Susan Bradfield
John Burkett
Marian Rubach
Rich Burrill
Geourge Boutin
Greg Roussey
Chris Burns
Toni Burns
Bob Kruger
Monica Kruger
Lisa Paulos
Winnie McDonagh
Joan Fulton
Kate Haldeman
George Haldeman
Milly March 
Amy Allen
Bengt Dalemar
Steven Mead
Caryl Clarke
Dianne Creagh
Carolyn Brady Beeler
Myra Toms
Arthur Hover
Ellen Dionna
Rev. Bob Renjilian
Jo Roussey
Terry Harrison
Ed Briercheck
Callie Walters
Dan Fink
Shawn Fink

Why we exist, and what we are to do
source of our calling and central reason for being
"Why MUST this congregation exist?" which is different from "Why do we…"
Compass, Beacon, Foundation -- to serve for the basis of every decision going forward

Handout -- reflect on a peak moment when I experienced this congregation making a difference in my life, alive, connected, affirmed in my participation
Intentional Dialog, deep listening, and speaking from one's heart and listening well.  
Three minutes.

Now pair up. Four minutes - two minutes each on the peak experience.

Strategic Planning/Vision Papers:
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STRENGTHS 
Facilities (kitchen, rooms, campus, garden)
RE Program
Members & Friends
Affinity Groups

IMPROVEMENTS
anchor dreams to the reality of our resources
mentor new people and youth - tie to a metric to assess success
partnering with churches and Crispus Attucks for daycare with young
Build trust in the process of governance
Build on use of facilities

COMMUNITY
Kid's community summer camp
Pi-day fundraising
Adopt Lincoln Charter block
Community Garden
Our Daily Bread

DREAMERS (this is a drawing, but with  highlighted words)
Intentional, Diversity, Simplicity (say yes, but be focused), Engaging, Joy, Feed Souls, Spiritual, Visuals on campus  (an arbor, shinto gate, bell, sculpture, outside representations in meditative settings), using our white walls

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Service
Open to wonder
Right Relation (inclusive, affirming, honest sharing, listening covenant)

Belonging
Loving service
Transforming

Sharing Support
Spirituality

Reaching out
Engaging all
Compassion

Dignity and Sanctity of life 
harness talents
intentional commitment to community

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Possibility statements:

harness the best of each member
deep communication rather than sound bytes
define meaning in doing, living beliefs