Vision Meeting Outcomes

March 22, 2020

Purpose: This vision will be used to assist the transition team with the hiring process.

  • We have developed themes (i.e. topics) to focus these ideas. 
  • We asked you to mediate on what you want, then when so moved write it down.  Then add your ideas to the Sanctuary wall.
  • You can also VOTE on other ideas instead of duplicating the same idea. It might even be something you didn’t think of and a way for you to say ME TOO!
    • Voting is you strongly, moderately or a little agree!

COVID-`19 Process

While we are waiting for the health pandemic to pass, feel free to send your ideas to us electronically; email juliejmr99@gmail.com

Here is some additional guidance on what we are looking for:

  • Remember to speak about what it is you do want versus what you don’t (as it pertains to adding things to the wall).
  • Be specific to help us understand what you mean, such as you use an example.
  • Voting will help us understand whether others agree, and don’t need to wait until meetings or even a Sunday. 
  • These topics on the wall are an effort in grouping. They are not meant to limit.
  • Feel free to contact any of the leadership.

What is the vision of Unity Center of Des Moines?

Music 

  • Lively old Tunes [1 STRONG AGREE]
  • More Music; Sing along with Kyle more  [2 STRONGLY AGREE]
  • Lively Music Easy to engage Mixed Media – Variety [6 STRONG AGREE]
  • Choir and Band –[1 STRONG AGREE]
  • Change out Lord songs for Non - Dogmatic Songs [2 STRONG & 1 MODERATE AGREE]
  • Need Music Committee or Director [1 STRONG AGREE]
  • Guest Musicians [1 STRONGLY AGREE]
  • If there is a contemporary song ( Eg.,“Love Me Tender” by Elvis on 3/22) a word about how this relates spiritually…like you might think of these lyrics as to your relationship with your Christ Light self or your relationship with God. (this makes it more relevant to our spirituality and different from a concert, for me.)

Spiritual Growth

  • Continue Book Clubs [NO VOTES YET]
  • Our Primary Focus is spiritual growth – [6 STRONG AGREE]
  • Unity Village Retreats; Use of Silent Prayer Involvement [2 STRONG AGREE]
  • Prayer Tower usage for prayer more [1 STRONG AGREE]

Lay and Ministerial Leadership

  • I want to stay connected with unity – [6 STRONG AGREE]
    • When time comes for hiring a minister stay with Unity only Minister
    • If there is a contemporary song ( Eg.,“Love Me Tender” by Elvis on 3/22) a word about how this relates spiritually…like you might think of these lyrics as to your relationship with your Christ Light self or your relationship with God. (this makes it more relevant to our spirituality and different from a concert, for me.)
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  • Variety on spiritual education opportunities [1 STRONGLY AGREE]
  • Topics - Unity Spirituality and other Spiritual traditions
  • Times
  • Study Groups in addition to traditional services [1 STRONGLY AGREE]
  • More about Unity Classes expanded [2 STRONG AGREE]
  • Perhaps add a “THEME” of “What We’re Looking for in a New Minister

Services

  • Congregational Retreats – [1 STRONG & 2 MODERATE AGREE]
  • Conections - online options more [4 STRONG AGREE]
  • Continue Social time after services [1 STRONG AGREE]

Community Service

  • Volunteer opportunities with Unity around the community [1 STRONGLY AGREE]
  • Continue partnership with Des Moines Area Religious Ministry
  • Continue Free Little Food Pantry
  • Interaction with Other Spiritual Communities

Community Outreach

  • More publicity for UCDM – greater community awareness that we are here & what we offer – [3 STRONG AGREE]
  • Safe Have for people - Community outreach [2 STRONG AGREE]

Youth education

  • More youth projects that interact with adults – [4 STRONG AGREE]
  • Y.O.U. Retreats; Fundraising/Scholarships for back Youth [1 STRONG AGREE]

Miscellaneous

  • Potlucks regularly [4 STRONG AGREE]
  • Sturdy Financial Foundation [6 STRONG AGREE] {1 MODERATELY AGREE]