Sacred Roots Workshop

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4. Gear your planning to start on the first week of the Advent season (so set your planning schedule that you can commence your journey together on the Christian new year [first week of Advent]).

B. Integrate all phases of your church life (Christian education, fellowship, worship, and outreach) around your themes and the Christian Year.

1. Consider using the Revised Common Lectionary in your sermon planning and preparation.

2. Spiritual discipline dates (e.g., solitude and silence, retreats, fasting, prayer concerts, worship gatherings, associational meetings, etc.)

3. Sunday School and small group offerings

4. Seasonal gatherings and special services

5. Book readings and studies

6. Service projects

7. Mission outreaches and initiatives

C. Determine to share a common spiritual journey in all levels of the community.

1. Set aside special meetings to orient and provide perspective to your entire community on your theme, your focus this year, how you intend to integrate all facets of your body life under the rubric of one theme.