“God’s Work, Our Hand’s” is the ELCA tagline. It is also reflective of the centerpiece in Centered Life – Centered Work, a program begun here in 2002. Centered Life was spawned by an initiative begun by Luther Seminary and Immanuel was selected to be one of five pilot congregations in the Kansas City area.
Centered Life is about ministry in daily life, that is, our vocational calling or what we do outside the walls of the church. Martin Luther believed that a shoemaker is just as important as a CEO. God’s requirement is that both do their work using the gifts they have been given to the glory of God and for the sake of community.
Our community at Immanuel is in the process of re-visioning its ministry plan. Lifting up the vocational calling of each member will certainly be part of the exciting mix.
The Centered Life Team is taking a break until the role we are to play comes into sharper focus. Under a new name but always under the cross of Christ, we will continue our work of ministry in daily life. If you would like information about this reforming ministry, please contact Carolyn Wilson at 816-931-8483.
