Reinvigorating Christ Episcopal Church, Dayton
The ministry of RenewalWorks provides an opportunity to get a clearer picture of where we are today, and it provides an opportunity to reinvigorate the church and our own spiritual lives with a renewed focus on discipleship just like the first disciples who grew the church.
We’re looking to grow in loving God, and loving our neighbors as ourselves.
Spiritual Life Inventory
A link to our workshop team’s report to the vestry – RenewalWorks Report
Report to the Parish
A link to our June 15th presentation, both long and short versions – RenewalWorks Parish Presentation
Moving Forward: RenewalWorks Initiatives
Initiative #1
Initiative #1a
Initiative #2
Initiative #3
Initiative #4
Initiative #1
Initiative #1
Encourage daily Bible reading and reflection using Forward Day by Day which inspires people who want to be more like Jesus and encourages them to spread his love in the world.
- Free copies of Forward Day by Day booklets are available on the rack inside the front door of the church. Forward Day by Day is available on Amazon in the Kindle version – cost is $2.99. It is also available for free at Forward Movement: Forward Movement
Initiative #1a
Initiative #1a
They can RESPOND by sharing something that has changed their perspective with family members or friends by using Monday Matters/RenewalWorks updates through parish emails.
- Can you set up an asynchronous link to enable parish sharing of changed perspectives as a result of using Forward Day by Day?
Initiative #2
Initiative #2
Initiative #2 from our RenewalWorks process is to provide an opportunity for folks to participate in a lay-led congregation-wide Bible study starting this Fall. We’re looking for your input to determine which Bible study resource we’ll use, and what format would work the best for everyone.
The Path: 2025/2026 Bible Study
Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
Wednesdays at 10:30am gathering in the Parlor
An opportunity for our congregation to read the Bible together is about to begin. “The Path” bible study will be a combination of individual and small group study.
Small group size and number is limited by the material in The Path and lay-leader availability. Our expectation is that these small group members will become future lay leaders who can lead small group studies. Sign-ups for the groups will be on a first-come/first-serve. Those people who are not in a small group, can join our effort through individual study. We will create a blog for individuals to facilitate communication across the group. The Path can be purchased online in either paperback or e-reader versions.
- Zoom Sign-Up, Click here
- In-Person Sign-Up, Click here
Initiative #3
Initiative #3
Embed Bible study, prayer, and spiritual intention in all church ministries starting with Foyers – introduce our spiritual intention through conversation starters to be used by our Foyer conveners.
- Recommend that we use the commentary from the day of the Foyer meeting as a conversation starter as it provides a view/interpretation of the Bible and its significance to our lives today.
Initiative #4
Initiative #4
Vestry should develop a plan for both Vestry and parish-wide retreats in 2026 that will communicate to everyone in the congregation, new and not so new, that they are on a spiritual journey.
- Our Vestry Retreat date (already established)
- Parish Retreat – publish details as they become known