The Gooey Middle

In his book Transitions, Bill Bridges notes that when we’re in the middle of change, we’re more aware of how little control we have over our circumstances. Yet in those moments when we’re the most uncertain about what will happen next, we can affirm with more certainty the things that won’t change. In other words, we might not know what will happen today, tomorrow, or a year from now—but we can know who we are—today, tomorrow, and a year from now.  Even as the winds shift around us, we can affirm our gifting and personality, our core values, our purpose, our identity, that we are God’s people, we are rooted and anchored in Christ, the solid rock on whom we stand. We are part of Christ's new kingdom, a family that is on a mission to share the good news of God’s unfailing love through our words and actions. This is who we are and will always be.  This morning, our first Sunday in this new space, was an opportunity for us to affirm our identity, even while navigating the disorientation that comes with change. Instead of a traditional sermon, we explored who we are as a community and the values that define who we are. To access the activity guide click here.