As a Christ-centered community, we seek to encounter and engage the movement of God’s Spirit in our midst, and to discern where and how the Spirit is guiding us to grow beyond this present moment.  With this intent, we will gather Friday evening, November 2 and Saturday morning, November 3, for a Purpose and Identity Retreat at CMF. Recognizing that life in community is complex, and in order to facilitate discernment and prayerful contemplation of our current identity, and where and how we imagine ourselves emerging into God’s will for us, the Purpose and Identity Task Force has invited Troy Bronsink to facilitate the retreat.  Troy is founder of the Hive: A Center for Contemplation, Art, and Action, and author of Drawn In: A Creative Process for Artists, Activists, and Jesus Followers. All are invited to participate in this weekend of holy work, even if you can only attend one of the two sessions.  Child-care will be provided, as well as a simple supper Friday evening and a celebration meal Saturday afternoon to culminate the retreat.  Please direct questions to the Purpose and Identity Task Force: Connie Briggs, Dustin Miller, Keith Lehman, and Pastor Renee Kanagy.