Scientists will tell you that living things respond to their environment in one of two ways: they can passively react to changes in their surroundings, or they can actively interact and influence the changes themselves.
This week, both the Building and Capital Campaign committees had an opportunity to conduct walk-throughs of the ongoing Parish Center Construction. Both groups were able to examine the progress up close, ask questions about what they saw, and then discuss the why (and how) of some of the construction details. Instead of reacting to the process as an outsider, the committees' members were able to interact with the process, increase their understanding, and even suggest a few ideas that will help the project be even more successful.
While insurance rules prevent us from opening up the construction site to everyone, our Parish Campus Project need not be a reactive experience for our parishioners. Here are some suggestions for making it a more interactive experience.
- Check out our construction photo album and stay up to date on our progress.
- Ask questions about the project to better understand the details.
- Help with fundraising efforts by supporting our Fall Cash Bash, collectible ornament sale, or the upcoming Winter Raffle. If you can, consider making a three-year pledge to the project.
- If your schedule permits, volunteer. Help work a fundraiser. Submit your name for one of the parish committees or commissions.
- Attend the Parish Family Picnic on Sunday, September 16th. It's a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners!
In the end, it's about interacting: interacting with your world, with your faith, and with your faith community. It's so much more rewarding than just reacting!
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