Our church's dreams for improving our mission and ministry

1. ST. BENEDICT DARES TO DREAM! SUMMER 2011

2. THE FACILITY INDOORS

3. We wish for… Fireplace Replace kitchen appliances Brick façade wall behind altar Ceiling fans in sanctuary Hot water in sacristy Enhanced/spot lighting in sanctuary New wall cross Custom made round altar cloth Better offering baskets New couches and furnishings Art on the walls Stained glass windows Chapel votive stand Improve sanctuary acoustics Risers for the choir Library Replace Stations of the Cross New St. Benedict banner New color printer/office chairs

5. We dream for… Frame out sanctuary windows Wood trim/baseboards in sanctuary More space for office/classroom/storage Marble baptismal font/running water Large plants in sanctuary Flat screen LCDs in narthex for bulletins/art murals Pews New altar kneelers Better lectern Projection screen in sanctuary Internet access throughout Prayer chapel Credence table to match altar Tabernacle stand to match alter More cabinets in sacristy for storage Café/coffee shop

7. THE FACILITY OUTDOORS

8. We hope for… Church van /garage Lawn service Snow plow blade/salt Improved landscaping Patio/meditation- garden/arbors/water/seating Playground Columbarium Memorial garden Larger pots/flowers at entrance Picnic tables Labyrinth Solar panels/greener church Sport court Church spire Carillon More handicapped parking Repair of potholes

10. FAMILIES

11. We wish for… Monthly topic discussions for kids Guidelines for parents on Christian formation Confirmation classes for youth Playing biblical versions of Jeopardy/Minute to Win It Children’s choir Children’s mass/chapel Parent orientation Volunteering opportunities Crafts/games at Sunday school A gym Kids art display in sanctuary Playground Children’s vegetable garden Godly play every Sunday Vacation Bible School Youth group/youth leader Year-round activities for kids Lock-in for older kids Tutoring groups Youth directed service projects Dutch doors in nursery/more infant furniture

13. GROUPS

14. We dream for… Purple vestments/burse/veil Funeral pall/vestments/etc. New choir robes More staff/assistant Vicar/Rector New robes for acolytes/age 10 to start Guest speakers More Grace and Race involvement from members Black History Month features Social events Ecumenical events Expand Healing Prayer Team/training Visibility of prayer team in homes and hospitals

16. CONCEPTS

17. We hope for… Car-wash fundraiser Non-stretch name tag lanyards Shrove Tues. pancake race Better publicity in print and online Longer church office hours Outreach-minorities/food pantry 12 step Eucharist Post-sermon discussion More batteries for service hearing devices Later mass, still one service Contemporary service Once a month $5.00 full breakfast fundraiser Newcomer dinner at the church to accommodate more Promote diversity and hospitality

19. PRESENTATION CREATED BY: MEGAN KLUPSHAS, DONNA WILLIAMS, & SHEEBA EAPEN