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