Who We Are
In 2003, the Upper Midwest Regional Assembly prayerfully and unanimously adopted a bold new ministry vision:
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Disciples Together, Sharing in the Fullness of God's Table, For the Blessing of All
As we have lived into being Disciples Together, we have recognized the role we--congregations, clergy, laypeople, and the region--play in creating energetic regional ministries, new programs, and sharing resources. In other words, we are a "web of connected congregations and individuals."
In 2010, we began to ask...What If?
What if we recognized that congregations are the starting point for passion-based ministries?
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What if we had a new kind of gathering where ministries could emerge from new conversations?
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What if we had a region where everyone was involved?
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What if smaller churches felt they were indispensable parts of the regional body?
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What if our gatherings were about discerning and validating?
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What if the region's ministry is to facilitate ministry?
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Our guiding principles were born.
Relational
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Permission-giving and invitational
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Inclusive-laypeople, smaller congregations, rural congregations across the region
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Diverse ministries and people
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Engagement and flexibility
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Spiritual discernment