++ Letter from the Cultivator ++“Organic Faith Think Tank”

Dear Friends,

The name of our community, Organic Faith, suggestions that we are trying to grow faith in people in an organic way. In other words, the idea of a static leadership team seems to be outside of who we are and what we hope to be doing. Furthermore, Organic Faith is almost entirely composed of people who are in the midst of a time in their lives when little is set in stone. We are all very transient people whose responsibilities and availability is constantly in flux. That’s why, rather than having a static Organic Faith Leadership Team we are instead going to have a more fluid, dare I say, more organic, model for the leadership and visioning of this infant community. Rather than have a Leadership Team that is responsible for making all the decisions for the community behind closed doors, we are

going to begin a monthly , open-invite Organic Faith Think Tank. The first Sunday of each month will be an open invite to anyone who wants to be a part of the Organic Faith leadership for that month. No matter how involved a person has been in Organic Faith in the past they are more than welcome to be a part of the Think Tank each month. Each Think Tank gathering will begin with a time of prayer and silence as we invite the Holy Spirit to lead followed by an open time for people to purpose ideas for the community, plans for the month ahead, and dreams for the future of Organic Faith. It’s an exciting, new, organic way for leadership in our community where everyone is invited to be a part of dreaming and planning for the future. Please consider committing one month in the future to being apart of the Organic Faith Think Tank.Peace and Grace -- Nate

April, 2010

This is The Captain. It’s our effort to be more

generous as a community and individuals. Learn more at

www.organicfaithcommunity.org/stewardship

CONTACT INFO:http://www.organicfaithcommunity.org

nate.preisinger@gmail.com | Cultivator

716.392.4672

A community searching, exploring, and learning together what it means to be disciples of Jesus while embracing the mystery and grace of God.

Organic Faith follows a monthly rhythm of Dreaming, Prayer, Study, Service, and Worship. Join us every Sunday at 5pm at Parkside Lutheran Church for a different type of gathering:

1st Sunday of the Month - Organic Faith Think Tank (Dreaming)2nd Sunday of the Month - Bible Study (Study)3rd Sunday of the Month - Yoga and Prayer Gathering (Prayer)4th Sunday of the Month - “Santcus” (Worship)

NEW GATHERING COMING SOONWe all need a time and space of peace in our lives. Sanctus is the newest Organic Faith gathering that seeks to provide a holy time for prayer, conversation, peace, all while sharing a meal together. Join us at 5pm on 4/25 at Parkside.

GATHERINGS SCHEDULE

+ Event Photos +

Stocking shelves at the Resurrection Food Pantry

The Punch Bowl of Generosity: Football and free food in chilly

Delaware Park.