What will our church look like for the next generation?

What will our church look like for the next generation, and how can your ideas help shape it? Your insights can create a unified mission centre that honours our traditions and prepares us for the future. Joining the Mission Centre Design Team gives you a vital role in building a structure that reflects the values and aspirations of our shared community.

The team will explore ways to honour cherished regional traditions while envisioning unified practices for the future. Their work includes examining equitable methods for congregations to support the mission centre—whether through quotas, generosity, or innovative funding models. They will address differing voting approaches, such as the delegate system used in Canada East and the all-member voting model in Canada West, and envision Canada-wide conferences that promote connection, community, and shared purpose. Additionally, the team will focus on ensuring the vitality of campgrounds, reunions, youth camps, and retreats, while seeking opportunities to strengthen connections with individuals not currently engaged in a congregation.

Because we hope the team will faithfully reflect the diversity of our church, we extend this invitation to members of all ages and locations across Canada. Whether you have church administration experience, facilitation skills, a passion for community, or simply a heart for prayer, your contribution matters. This is not just about decision-making—it’s about shaping how we live out our mission together.

The team will meet monthly from January to June 2025, leading up to the fall conferences where the design proposal will be presented. If you feel called to contribute, please submit a letter of interest to Field Apostle Art Smith at [email protected] by December 8, 2024.

Let’s build a mission centre that reflects the richness of who we are and prepares us for a vibrant, united future.

Learn more at: Onward Together