The Love Revolution

-empowers us to embody our baptismal promises so that we grow in how we love God and love neighbor

-reframes ministry around relationships and listening

-provides tools for congregations to develop deeper relationships and creative ministry with/in their comunity

The Love Revolution staff accompanies congregations throughout the process. When a congregation is ready to launch a new ministry, a grant of $5,000 is provided to carry out this new vision.

Leadership Group
Each congregation identifies a small group of committed lay people plus the pastor who will gather with other leadership groups to form a learning community.

Leadership Group Committments

  • Participate in four gatherings and one weekend retreat with other congregational leadership groups over two years
  • Meet monthly with a Love Revolution guide
  • Share new learnings with congregation regularly
  • Develop plan and budget for new ministry

Love Revolution Committments

  • Create and implement learning community experiences (single days, retreats, guides)
  • Provide tools to build relationships, exaine biases, and inspire creative ministry
  • Support congregational efforts with supplemental material
  • Grant money to implement new ministry

Applications due - June 26, 2026

Process begins - Late summer 2026

-LIVE Gathering - August 22, 2026

-HEAR Gathering - January 16, 2027

-PROCLAIM Weekend - April 30 - May 2, 2027

-SERVE Gathering - September 18, 2027

-STRIVE Gathering - January 29, 2028

Interested in being a part of the Leadership Group at St. John's? Please contact Pastor Wendy or Mary Anne.