BLC in 2025

 

THE VISION

 

  1. Caring, supportive local & online community

  2. Sunday services of 100+ adults

  3. Woman or POC or both on pastoral staff

  4. Diverse voices on Sundays every month

  5. Age-separated kids/youth Sunday program

  6. Engaged in activism

  7. Connected to larger church/faith network(s) that is(are) not exclusively white-led

  8. A reputation as the inclusive, progressive church known for: (1) spiritual growth and (2) a healthy sense of humor and humility

 

OUR PROMISES

 

  1. To give more leadership, speaking roles, and decision-making power away

  2. To be willing to sacrifice financially for the sake of new hires

  3. To be clear about our values

  4. To spend more time personally in activism with partner organizations/projects

 

OUR ASKS

 

  1. Will you step up into responsibilities/roles you may not feel quite ready for?

  2. Will you help us raise more money?

  3. Will you personally invite friends and family to join us?

  4. Will you buy-in on Discord, our new online community space?