EVDC09 Reflections
So the EVDC09 group met this past weekend to discuss the future of Emergent Village. As much as I would like to give a report of all that was decided, all I can really say is that no concrete decisions were made, but that we went through a process of discernment in determining direction and possibilities. It was an emotional weekend that required those of us involved to seriously trust and submit to each other. The conversations about the values of EV were intense, but focused mainly on how we all can help live out Kingdom values through this friendship we call Emergent Village.
I’ve linked below to some of the reflections a few of the participants in the conversation have posted, and will add more links as they appear. What was especially significant about this gathering was the ease in which a diversity of voices and ideas were heard. There were no power plays in the room, no voices trying to dominate and drown out the rest. Voices from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and denominational backgrounds were heard. And there was a near equal representation of women’s and men’s voices as well. And none of that was the focus of the gathering – just a natural part of who we were. The inclusivity of voices, and making it easier for anyone to have a voice within EV was a major part of our discussions for the weekend. And seeing it work within the group that gathered in DC made me hopeful that we will see a more inclusive and diverse EV in the future.
So if you want to read a few perspectives on our time there, I suggest you check out these posts.
Makeesha Fisher, Part 1a
Tim Snyder
Julie Clawson
Sarah Notton
Amy Moffit
Mike Stavlund
Michael Toy
Troy Bronsink
Brittain Bullock
Kelly Bean
Mike Stavlund
Tags: Emergent Village, EVDC09
