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Vision 2010

Redeemer will be known as a Christian community of faith that embraces diversity, nurtures healing, and lives out its values of peace and justice in the world.

The Redeemer Mission Statement

We are called as a loving community of faith to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ in word and action, and to welcome all people who seek a deeper knowledge of God.

We will achieve our mission by:

Strategic Goal 1:

Creating a vibrant, focused and growing Church that embodies our Christian values and beliefs

Strategic Goal 2:

Implementing programs and services that are meaningful in our daily lives (faith in action)

Strategic Goal 3:

Building a safe environment that encourages us to reach out to our community and people of other faiths and beliefs.

Strategic Goal 1

Creating a vibrant, focused, growing Church that embodies our Christian values and beliefs

Strategic Objective 1.1

The vestry is representative, engaged with, and leading the strategy and actions of the Redeemer community

Tactics

1.1.1

Establish effective two-way communication with the congregation so that programs and activities reflect the interests and the needs of our members.

1.1.2

Utilize the talents of members through proactive recruitment and involvement in planning and implementation

1.1.3

Appoint functioning vestry committees with action plans and resources to implement programs

1.1.4

Match actions with what people can and want to do (e.g., using time and talent pledges)

Performance indicators:

1. Increased participation volunteers, and activities implemented achieve intended results
2. Vestry achieves key results in annual action plans
3. Average Sunday Attendance increases

Strategic Goal 1

Creating a vibrant, focused, growing Church that embodies our Christian values and beliefs

Strategic Objective 1.2

Financial, staff and material resources support a solvent operation, program and community activities

1.2.1

Membership growth contributes to improved Redeemer financial health

1.2.2

Stewardship program defines specific ways that members and non-members can contribute to Redeemer’s growth and financial requirements

1.2.3

Financial Mechanism are in place to allow members and benefactors to contribute to Redeemers programs

Performance Indicators

1. Achieve increased membership
2. Increased contributions results in growth budget and net income

Strategic Goal 2

Implement Programs and services that are meaningful in our lives

Strategic Objective 2.1

Dynamic faith formation and exploration provides theologically-based inspiration for our programs and activities

2.1.1

Create educational and music programs that meet the needs of the different groups of our community (e.g., adults, children, and seniors)

2.1.2

Implement a program for inter-generation interaction through the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

2.1.3

Design regular adult education activities at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

2.1.4

Raise awareness of relevant programs and activities available to our members outside the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

Performance indicators:

Increased attendance and participation in services, Sunday School, and activities

Strategic Goal 2

Implement Programs and services that are meaningful in our lives

Strategic Objective 2.2

Demonstrate our Christian faith through service to those in need

Tactics

2.2.1

Create opportunities for all members to organize and participate in activities for people in need

2.2.2

Report on our service activities to the larger congregation at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

2.2.3

Encourage financial and resource contribution to the many programs servicing the special needs of others

2.2.4

Education the children of The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer about Christ’s teaching concerning helping and loving those in need

Performance Indicators

1. More volunteers involved in service programs

Strategic Goal 2

Implement Programs and services that are meaningful in our lives

Strategic Objective 2.3

Demonstrate our Christian faith through service to those in need. Strengthen our identity and relationship with the Episcopal Diocese, National Church and Anglican Communion

2.3.1

Make Episcopal Life and the Washington Window available to all members

2.3.2

Organize educational programs about current issues in the Anglican Church

2.3.3

Participate in regular adult and youth confirmation preparation

Performance Indicators

1. Regular Reports on Episcopal community issues and activities
2. Increased confirmations and registered members

Strategic Goal 3

Build a safe environment that encourages us to reach out to our community and to people of other faiths

Strategic Goal 3.1

Develop inter-faith programs and dialogue to encourage greater understanding within the larger community

Tactic

3.1.1

Create an inter-faith committee to enhance dialogue with other religious groups

3.1.2

Participate in forums on inter-faith perspectives

3.1.3

Participate in informal social gatherings and celebrations

Performance indicators

1. Redeemer invests in a halal and kosher kitchen
2. Partnership established with other organizations including temples, churches, Islamic schools, mosques, seminaries, etc.

Updated: 28 March 2007