Most of us need help from others to learn about our own faith experiences. The more our experiences of faith and love are shared, the more people notice God and God s call to be church for one another. Who is Fr. Formerly of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish of Troy, Michigan, he is now pastor at St. Christopher Church in Marysville, Michigan. He is the founder of the National Alliance of Parishes Restructuring into Communities.
Few people feel that the church fills the needs of their life experience.
Churchy terms often turn people off and they might be put off by sharing their faith . Still, each one of us possess a sensitivity to life that must be heard. Baranowski outlines techniques whereby parish leaders can tap into the wealth of that experience. Once the ice has broken, small discussion groups form and small church communities develop. 1993 - St. Charles participates in the Diocese of Rochester Synod process, one Synod goal being establishment of small church communities at St. Charles.