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Faithfully into God’s Future: A Day of Discernment around Land, People and Place 
Sat, November 23rd 9am-3pm 

please register by Nov 20!

Event Description

If your leadership is curious to figure out a process to move forward with the future of your church property this workshop is for you. In a time where no ‘one-size fits all’ approach exists, we need to network with new conversation partners, to find effective discernment approaches, and to discover resources to find our way forward.  

The Church Council of Greater Seattle will lead a three-hour practical, step-by-step discernment training process to land use grounded in anti-racist values. The day will also include a panel conversation with those in our synod who are experimenting in a variety of ways. 

Topics Panelists Will Engage: 
  • Reimagining space usage, and where church connects God’s mission to community interests, i.e. preschools, after school programs, etc. 
  • Pragmatics of building use and partnerships 
  • Pros and cons of selling property 
  • Affordable housing 
Who should attend?   

Church leadership; councils discerning property use; Property, stewardship, executive teams, anyone interested in the future church sustainability.  

About Church Council of Greater Seattle’s Faith Land Initiative  

The Faith-Land Initiative helps faith communities in Seattle and King County to faithfully and equitably steward land and other assets. Their approach involves anti-racism frameworks and faith-rooted community organizing practices to support discernment toward dignity restoration, equitable development and community stewardship of land. The training will be led by Church Council staff, Joey Lopez, co-director, and E. N. West, land organizer.  

Location & Details
  • Location: Our Saviors Lutheran, Everett. 
  • Lunch provided. 
  • Registration is FREE with Congregational Bundle (ask your church for the promo code), or $50 without.
  • Register HERE 
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