An Invitation to the Parishes of the Archdiocese of Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania 1 Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
Outline 2 What? Why? How? Example projects Schedule Objections? Help? Your Questions? 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
All Info on Archdiocesan Website 3 Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
Shine! Shine! Initiative 4 An invitation… to all parishes specific, incremental, intentional effort… to strengthen your parish 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
Areas of Focus 5 Growing in Faith Education, service, worship, and community building Sharing our Faith Proclaiming Christ to the world with words and deeds, and effectively communicating our parish life and identity. Welcoming Others Showing hospitality to visitors and strangers. 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
Why? 6 Because the status quo… Because the status quo = stagnant = ruttedness And stagnant → decline. Is your parish satisfied? Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
Building a Brighter Parish Future 7 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
One Step at a Time. 8 Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
Reminder… 9 Submit Your Questions from Dashboard 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
How? 10 Steps Conversation – strengths and weaknesses 1. 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
How? 11 Steps Conversation – strengths and weaknesses 1. Identify focus area & potential projects 2. Select one 3. Ask for Help? 4. Write it down (register) 5. Begin 6. Celebrate upon completion 7. Repeat 8. 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
Questions for Discussion 12 General Sharing Our Faith • Which area would be most • How do we communicate who we are and what we beneficial for us to focus on? stand for? Can we improve this? • What are we good at? Can we • Do our neighbors know they are welcome in our become “great” at that? church? • Do we invite friends, relatives, neighbors to church? Education/Growing in Faith • What does it mean to grow in Hospitality • How many guests visited in last 6 months? More/ faith? What are the benefits. • Besides reading /classes what less than previous period? • What were they were looking for? How would they other methods/approaches can help our parish grow in our faith? evaluate that? Did they return? • What questions am I asked by • Experiences of a visitor to our parish? • In what ways is/ isn’t our parish welcoming? How friends about our faith? Satisfied with answers? can we better help new parishioners find roles that fits their gifts? Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
Qualities of Effective Projects 13 Challenge -- vs. comfortable Achievable. Hopeful Ownership – Persons committed to move forward Clear change. Not revolutionary -- but not insignificant. “Touch” -- broad cross section of parish Ongoing effort – not one and done Reminders 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
Growing in Faith Education, Worship, and Community Building 14 1. Orthodoxy 101 class bible study 2. Orthodox book reading list; book reading challenge; Book club; 3. Teach congregation to sing 4. Vespers/ Feast day attendance pledge 5. Feast day sponsors - decorate; special meal. 6. Parish Stories Project – Interview parish “veterans” 7. Parish Photos – C apture parish’s vibrant personality. 8. Define "membership" - What is expected of us? 9. Monastery pilgrimage series 10. Mission Trips – multi generational 11. Stewardship & Generosity Class - key Christian value. 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
Sharing Our Faith? 15 Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
Sharing Our Faith Proclaiming Christ in Words, Life, Service, In Person/Online 16 1. Hold classes helpful to neighbors 2. % of budget/fundraising to charity. 3. Local charitable efforts (don’t reinvent wheel) 4. Events (lectures; films) for Orthodox inquirers 5. Speaker's bureau 6. Upgrade/create website 7. In-reach Ministry - parishioners in need 8. Neighborhood Block Party 9. Mall kiosk - Books; crosses, recordings, literature. Prep for ?s 10. Invite friends, relatives, and neighbors (“FRAN”) 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
Welcoming Others Hospitality to all. “Moving over” for New Ideas; Needs; Attitudes. 17 1. Greeter's ministry with following up 2. Liturgical aids - Divine Liturgy and Vespers books; brochure 3. Mystery Worshippers 4. "What not to do when guests arrive" video 5. Training about showing hospitality to visitors. 6. New member integration ministry – find friends/role. 7. Engage people on parish ‘margins’; identify “gifts” and interests. 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
A Word About Objections 18 As leaders what is your answer? Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
We Can’t Do This… 19 Church is for Sunday Busy with other matters… Soccer/kids Church Roof Bake sale Etc. 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
We Don’t Want to Do This! 20 Preserving comfort – or pursuing the mission of the church? 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
Objection: Our parish is already vibrant, healthy and strong! 21 Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
Your parish effort can encourage and assist other parishes! 22 Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
Sign Up! 23 Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
Need Help? 24 Parish Development Committee Advice? Encouragement? Rebecca Danchenko, Contact Kormos (513-518- Intercession of the Virgin Church, Carnegie PA 5878) or a committee member Chrisia Johnston , Holy Resurrection Church, Belle Web meeting or webinar for Vernon PA your parish group. Kira Meholick, St Nicholas Church, Dubois PA Need funding assistance? Kristie Mertz St Nicholas Church, McKees Rocks PA Attend Parish Development Fr. Andrew Nelko , St. Nicholas Church, Weirton WV Forum Alexis Parshook St. John the Baptist Church, New Kensington PA Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
Strengthening Our Witness to the Community Growing and Sharing our Faith, Welcoming Others . 25 Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
Questions? 26 4/18/2019 Shine! Shine Initiative
An Invitation to the Parishes of the Archdiocese of Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania 27 Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
The End 28 Shine! Shine Initiative 4/18/2019
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