WPC Young Adults - Values and Needs

Justice/Service

volunteering/community service

Charitable/generous in attitude, not just with resources

Outward-facing

do something/reflect on it/do it better (Praxis)

a significant presence

active

Interpersonal

ability to identify peer group and interact

personal relationships inside and beyond church setting

like-minded

the social side of structured worship

Christian support

acceptance and belonging

cameraderie

accesible: easy to stop by, catch up, etc.

Hopes

can be hard to "break in" to group at first

small talk level more difficult for some

honest and humble conversation about where we're really at

inspiration to try new and daring things together in faith

place to bounce ideas off one another

build relationships/which foster deeper faith connections/which foster stronger relationships... etc.

Words that Emerge

strength

open

welcoming

shelter

curious

direction

growth

Faith Conversation

relevant conversation to our life situations and our generation

intellectual basis for faith

honest and authentic dialogue

reflection and deepening faith

spiritual development through worship and faith practices

deepening understanding of worship and esp. sermon

Traits

dynamic

friendly

good-humored/fun

welcoming

balance of activities

diverse

questioning/curious

inclusive

open

honest

respectful of diverse opinions / non-judgemental

challenging

deepening

inviting

curious/intellectual

creativity and freedom to express ideas

engaged in the city/world