ONA Working Group Meeting
Minutes from October 5, 2015
Attendees: Charlene Swietek, Ann Drake, Eric Ribera, Ivy Farinella, Rev. Mark Abernethy, Rev. Chris Davies, Patti Albrecht, Peter Delaney
The first part of the meeting was a Bible Education led by Rev. Mark and Rev. Chris. Patti Albrecht attended this session.
The Open and Affirming Working Group met following the Bible Education session. Ivy Farinella expressed interest in potentially joining the group as a contributing member.
The team discussed ideas for increasing awareness about Open and Affirming through various activities and sessions. The following list was created:
Visibility/bulletin board (electric sign)
Movie night (M. Shepard, The I Live In)
Lending library
Panel of people to tell their stories
Preacher who has lived this (not Chris)
Second hour stories from those whose lives have been affected by this experience
Peterson Tuscano – Queer Bible Scholar (April 15th or 16th)
Engage trans-gender community w/recognition of (Sun. 11/22 or Fri. 11/20)
Have somebody embody the story (witnessing; “mission” moment)
Sermon on topic
Some discussion ensued regarding format of future meetings. Charlene suggested that meetings have a period of open forum then offer the option for visitors to stay understanding that the remainder of the meeting is intended for work by the core group.
Concerns that format would hinder the process of exploring ONA. Objection was raised due to concern that “people” would be kept out of the loop. Continued discussion that congregation is informed through Parish Post, Sunday programs, and website. Suggestion that some meetings could be open and others would be considered working meetings. Further objection was raised. The group realized that some meetings need to be closed in order to move forward with plans and activities.
Brief discussion about renaming the group from ONA Working Group in order to clarify what we are trying to do.
Working meeting scheduled for October 26, 2015 at 7:00 pm in Reception Room.
Minutes from October 5, 2015
Attendees: Charlene Swietek, Ann Drake, Eric Ribera, Ivy Farinella, Rev. Mark Abernethy, Rev. Chris Davies, Patti Albrecht, Peter Delaney
The first part of the meeting was a Bible Education led by Rev. Mark and Rev. Chris. Patti Albrecht attended this session.
The Open and Affirming Working Group met following the Bible Education session. Ivy Farinella expressed interest in potentially joining the group as a contributing member.
The team discussed ideas for increasing awareness about Open and Affirming through various activities and sessions. The following list was created:
Visibility/bulletin board (electric sign)
Movie night (M. Shepard, The I Live In)
Lending library
Panel of people to tell their stories
Preacher who has lived this (not Chris)
Second hour stories from those whose lives have been affected by this experience
Peterson Tuscano – Queer Bible Scholar (April 15th or 16th)
Engage trans-gender community w/recognition of (Sun. 11/22 or Fri. 11/20)
Have somebody embody the story (witnessing; “mission” moment)
Sermon on topic
Some discussion ensued regarding format of future meetings. Charlene suggested that meetings have a period of open forum then offer the option for visitors to stay understanding that the remainder of the meeting is intended for work by the core group.
Concerns that format would hinder the process of exploring ONA. Objection was raised due to concern that “people” would be kept out of the loop. Continued discussion that congregation is informed through Parish Post, Sunday programs, and website. Suggestion that some meetings could be open and others would be considered working meetings. Further objection was raised. The group realized that some meetings need to be closed in order to move forward with plans and activities.
Brief discussion about renaming the group from ONA Working Group in order to clarify what we are trying to do.
Working meeting scheduled for October 26, 2015 at 7:00 pm in Reception Room.