The Basilica of Saint Mary Minneapolis, Minnesota MISSION AND CORE VALUES WORKSHOP April 19, 2008 Guided by: In a changing, turbulent world that is unpredictable, challenging and full of possibilities Insight, Alignment and Action are your best approaches for growth, transition and change
Prepared by: Dennis Cheesebrow President Email: dennisc@teamworksintl.net TeamWorks International, Inc. Phone: 651-429-7340 Fax: 651-429-7782 Prepared for: Terri Ashmore Managing Director Email: tashmore@mary.org Basilica of Saint Mary 88 North 7 th Street P.O. Box 50010 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 Phone: 612-333-1381 4801 Highway 61 North Suite 106 White Bear Lake, MN 55110
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Strategic Roadmap Process leadership team participated in an engaging and energetic workshop for the assessment, discernment and development of Mission and Core Values Statements. The process provided for individual reflection as to the core reasons for leadership team members choosing to be at and provide leadership for the Basilica. In addition, reflection, discussion and discernment provided for an initial DRAFT of bth the Mission and Core Values statements using the existing statements as a starting point for affirmation and refinement. Mission Statement DRAFT 01 (Crafted by Dennis Cheesebrow from outcomes of workshop groups) The Basilica of Saint Mary, as America s first Basilica and Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis serves as a spiritual beacon for all, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are called to model the breadth and depth of our Roman Catholic Church by authentically living the Gospel message to love, through life-changing outreach and social justice, transformative faith formation, radical welcoming and intimate, magnificent liturgy and sacramental celebration. Core Values DRAFT 01 (Crafted by Dennis Cheesebrow from outcomes of workshop groups) As a community rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we profess values critical to our parish culture and character. As we strive to achieve our vision and mission, these values form the basis of our behavior and are a motivational force. Respect: Acknowledgement in word and action that all creation bears the image of God. Compassion: All we meet deserve our hospitality, love, acceptance and care as modeled by Jesus Christ Inclusion: A deliberate attempt to integrate the God-given diversity of people in the community Spirituality: The conscious communal pursuit and experience of God in all we do Honesty: The internalization of the belief that one can be candid and truthful in a very respectful way in order to move forward the mission of the Basilica. Community: The feeling of an intimate connection within parishioners the staff and the local area Stewardship: Living out our biblical call to prayer, service and gift-giving of all bestowed on us by God
THE GIFT OF NOT FULLY BAKING THE PIES The process of developing a Strategic Roadmap and its components of Mission, Core Values, Vision and Strategic Directions includes the constant and intentional feedback of subsequent workshops on the previous workshops. The Mission and Core Values Statements will be informed by and refined after the Vision and the Strategic Directions meetings. After the Strategic Roadmap is in DRAFT form, the staff and parish members will provide assessment and feedback which will most likely shift language and raise questions and opportunities for improvement. Not Fully Baking the Pie allows for collaboration, consultation and wisdom to form over time in a guided and thoughtful process. KEY MESSAGES Many minds together is a great resource Catholic question how do we resolve? Further definition/clarity about who we are
THE BASILICA OF ST MARY MISSION AND CORE VALUES PERSONAL REFLECTIONS APRIL 19, 2008 WHAT ATTRACTS, AFFIRMS, SUPPORTS & ENCOURAGES Outreach Staff and Clergy Aesthetics & Art Diversity in broad form Building Liturgy Interfaith CORE OF WHY I AM HERE Faith Community Challenges Contributing to greater Relationship w/god through others Purpose Commitment to Justice Welcome Inspiration from pulpit Rich tradition with modern messages People Children s program Volunteers Location Finances Church direction Perfectionist s nature Tension between The Best and humble service Too many announcements Diversity WHAT DISTRACTS, RAISES DOUBTS, CONTRADICTS AND TIRES ME Community Involvement Welcoming & Church positions Location Day job So much going on
THE BASILICA OF ST MARY MISSION AND VALUES MISSION STATEMENT CURRENT VALUES -- CURRENT The Basilica of Saint Mary is a community rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As the Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, it is our mandate to model, inspire and provide quality liturgy, faith formation, pastoral care and hospitality; to preach justice and provide emergency relief to the poor; to pursue interfaith relationships; and to contribute to the celebration of the sacred arts in the community. The parish is marked by hospitality and a rich diversity of age, ethnic, racial, social and economic backgrounds. As a community rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we profess values critical to our parish culture and character. As we strive to achieve our vision and mission, these values form the basis of our behavior and are a motivational force. Respect: Acknowledgement in word and action that all creation bears the image of God. Hospitality: All members of ministries reach out and welcome all who come here. Diversity: A deliberate attempt to include the broadest possible participation of people in the community Spirituality: The conscious communal pursuit and experience of God in all we do Honesty: The internalization of the belief that one can be candid and truthful in a very respectful way in order to move forward the mission of the Basilica. Community: The feeling of an intimate connection within the organization, the staff and the parishioners.
THE BASILICA OF ST MARY MISSION WORKSHOP OUTCOMES APRIL 19, 2008 MISSION STATEMENT (GROUP A) MISSION STATEMENT (GROUP B) MISSION STATEMENT (GROUP C) We, the BSM, as America s first Basilica and Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Mpls, are a spiritual beacon rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are called to give witness by serving those in need, modeling justice, and providing quality liturgy, faith formation, pastoral care, and hospitality. The Basilica of St. Mary, America s first Basilica, is rooted in an authentically living the Gospel of Jesus Christ through life changing outreach ministries, transformative faith formation, radical hospitality, and intimate magnificent liturgies. Welcome everyone Through the power of the Holy Spirit, encourage and deepen relationships between God and one another. Seek social justice. DEVELOPMENTAL INPUT DEVELOPMENTAL INPUT DEVELOPMENTAL INPUT A beacon and a model Spiritual beacon to the community Create bridges between all God s Community rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Prominent role in the community and the children Christ where all are welcome local church Heal, accept and restore the community Commitment to social justice Welcome everyone into the Catholic Outreach to the poor family Interfaith relationships Sacred Arts Co-Cathedral Location in the city Building more intimate Intentional people come here on purpose Block party Volunteers fuel the church Staff quality enterprise is run On the National Historic Register Seek the wellbeing of the city Life long learning Care for the environment Stewardship as a way of life
THE BASILICA OF ST MARY CORE VALUES WORKSHOP OUTCOMES APRIL 19, 2008 CORE VALUES (GROUP A) CORE VALUES (GROUP B) CORE VALUES (GROUP C) Love Christ s gospel is love your neighbor as yourself Compassion For the community, serving those in need Forgiveness Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those Service Biblical Stewardship Recognition of our gifts and a responsibility to gratefully and joyfully share them for the common good. Spirituality Respect (includes hospitality) Diversity Honesty/Integrity Community the creation of a welcoming environment for everyone Diversity Respect Open, accepting Interfaith relationships Sacred Arts DEVELOPMENTAL INPUT DEVELOPMENTAL INPUT DEVELOPMENTAL INPUT Be the change you want to see Gandhi Appropriate adaptation to change in contrast to reactive change (i.e. technology, demographics) Living out the tradition, breathing out Giving communal voice Modeling through respect, hospitality, diversity, spirituality, honesty, community Authenticity to the people as the church Caring for our neighborhoods (parish, city, state, planet) Mechanism for survival Growth Dynamic Living Institution Rooted A community recognition of our gifts and a gratitude Discern how to gratefully and joyfully give them for a larger purpose, the common good. Stewardship To act to be the church we want the Church to be We support the existing core values as well. Integrity Respect Leadership Spirituality Welcome, acceptance, respect Diversity (without definition) Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ