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What Does a Successful Year Look Like?
At our September meeting, Session spent time reflecting on a simple but important question: How will we define a successful year? When we look back at the end of the 2026–2027 program year, what will we see, hear, and feel that tells us we are growing together as a congregation?
Our conversation pointed toward a year of growing, deepening our connections, and building a church where people feel they belong and want to participate. We aren't simply hoping to see more people in the pews. We want to be a congregation where relationships grow, people find meaningful ways to serve, and our neighbors know they have a place among us.
Together, we named several hopes for the year ahead: welcoming new people and increasing participation; creating meaningful opportunities for children, youth, and families; inviting more people into leadership and service; strengthening relationships across generations and beyond Sunday mornings; and offering worship, learning, and fellowship that nourish our faith. We also recognize that healthy, sustainable ministry requires attention to our staffing, finances, and building, so we can continue serving our congregation and community for years to come.
Above all, we hope to become a congregation that feels more connected, joyful, energized, and hopeful about the future. Success won't be measured by numbers alone, but also by the stories we hear: stories of people finding community, discovering their gifts, growing in faith, and experiencing a sense of belonging.
These hopes will help guide our work together throughout the year. As we go, we invite everyone to consider: What part might you play in helping our church grow into the community God is calling us to be?
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