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Important Note from Pastor Brad

Topeka First United Methodist Church
Important Note from Pastor Brad

Important Note from Pastor Brad

Greetings Topeka First UMC,

Thank you to everyone who has attended one of the Listening/ Visioning sessions so far. The dialogue, questions, and discussion have been very good. In case you haven't had the chance to make it to one of the meetings, I wanted you to know what we are discussing as part of the proposal from our Vision Team.

-Possible new Mission Statement: (Who we are)  Topeka First UMC exists to be a Bridge to God, one another and the community.

-Possible new Vision Statement (Our Goal as a Church): To make connections that help ALL grow in God's love and live a meaningful life.

-Continuing the work of the community listening by looking at partnerships and possibilities with new partners

-Changing the governance structure of the church from the current committee system to the Simplified Accountability Structure. This is a stream-lined way of working with the operations of the church.

-Updating the chapel with new lights, sound system, and other possibilities.

If you have thoughts, questions, or comments on any of the above proposals, I  am going to add one additional Listening/ Visioning Session. This meeting will be next Monday September 30, at 6:00 pm. Let us know you'll be attending! There will be further dates and opportunities to discuss all of this at a Town Hall meeting in November.

As always, please let me know if you have questions, thoughts, or comments. 

Blessings,

Pastor Brad

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