'New Tack' for Salt [Factory]

FRom Facebook....

Hey all... this doesn't reach our entire Salt [Factory] crew but it's a start at a ridiculously busy time of year.... I am working on a contact list... BUT....

I want to invite all those who've taken an interest in SF to know I am inviting you to take a slightly new 'Tack' and help sort out all those different things the group could be and could do... if only you had time!!

I've pitched to you... a vision of what could be but we've struggled to have space to work together to start and grow that... or you've told me if I do it all it can happen!!

Here's the new 'tack' in sailing terms there may be more... I'm asking those who've been interested to come onboard and give this thing [4 months or so] as we iron out the different ideas that have come...

See we've talked about events, relationships, locations, meetings, what else people connect with, possible futures etc and I fear we are gripped by not having a coordinated sense of which way to jump... note the 'beta' addition to the logo above... permission to be 'in development'...

We've been clear about the idea of SF being a community/group/space which holds each of us accountable for how we are engaged in God's activity/mission in the world... but then we've jumped to random events which could do that but feed nobody's passions in particular...

So the 'new tack' is I'm offering to sharpen my leadership as a mentor, encourager, teacher as we gather a few times to talk about how each of us might be being challenged to be engaged in God's mission and we'll reflect, talk, be encouraged to think of what in that is personal action ,what is group action and where you could act that out.... if you think an event or happening does that for you the SF can help you put it together... if not then SF is about encouraging that personal journey...

It means a couple of gatherings where we hear stories, reflect and discuss who or what God is calling each of us to be... and as ideas for ways to do the emerge, then we can seek each others help to do that...

In the meantime, other events. programs and experiences may be the way... and we as a group can work at how to help each other engage in those...

OK, questions, comments, reflections.....
I will seek a date for a Chrissy experience before 2010 disappears, may explore 'Tropfest' trip again and another cafe conversation or meeting at the Joy Cummings Centre on the edge of Pacific Park in Newie... we bring our own supper....

OK... YOU are invited... stay tuned for details....
Check out red bubble post below for your t-shirt or await details of the cheaper option thru Luke O.....

OK, questions, comments, reflections.....

A New 'Tack'

Salt [Factory] folks will soon receive and invitation to 'take a new tack' and to gather to talk about the shape of the next few times together...

I've been doing lots of thinking and want to share some of my story and invite you to consider more focus on [1] idea about Salt [Factory] than the many we've tossed around... it involves being able to help each of you to 'live out God's mission in the world' according to your gifts and energy...

In the meantime our logo has made it's way onto a t-shirt... which is in one way is a bit pre-emptive but will also help us spread the word about our existence AND ultimately to reflect our hopes and energy as a group!!

There are three ways to access these shirts...

[1] is up and running now at redbubble.com

Follow the links from http://www.redbubble.com/shop/salt+factory+t-shirts to order designs that work on either lighter or darker colours at the bargain 'no sweat shop' price of $25!! with a 2-3 week delivery!! and no postage for [4] shirts...

OR

[2] In the future 'oliverthedesigner' should be able to hook you up with a homegrown but cheaper version

[3] There will be some opportunities to win one as a give-away... stay tuned!!

We know it's exams and wind down for the year BUT what happens next will reflect just that...