Provocative Statement: Alberta Synod of the ELCIC is a dynamic, engaging and challenging church environment where youth frequently participate in life changing experiences that foster life long service to God, a deep rooted identity in grace, a counter-cultural understanding of stewardship, a compelling sense of call and a longstanding, meaningful relationship to God's Church. Young people in our Synod are valued and named as they live into the expectation of being influential leaders in the church, in their families and in society, and allow their faith to guide their decision even in the face of worldly opposition. Lutheran youth have a certain 'flavor' to them that people around them readily sense and find inspiring. Alberta Synod values our youth, sees these good works and gives glory to their Father in Heaven.
We voted on this statement and 0% of people agreed with it... we couldn't see it.
Then... we shared stories... Stories of where we had seen God real in our lives... Stories where God was visible in our communities and our youth... and challenged ourselves to see God active, and give something new a try.
We discovered a very active God... a very active synod... desire to make it more so.
Then we revoted and 50% of people could agree with the statement... and the hope is that it could be true.
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