The Rev. Erin Hougland, Pathways to Vitality Deacon

At Good Samaritan Episcopal Church we have started to discern the future of our little church plant. To practice discernment together, we are having what we call “Cottage Conversations”. These conversations are taking place during September and as each group gathers we are asking them to explore the big question of “Why do we exist?” within the context of Good Samaritan’s core values.
These core values were determined by a group of 15 lay leaders and Good Samaritan’s staff. This was a collaborative process of transparency and openness. After the Core Values were determined, the group brought them back to the wider congregation to discuss. The following are what the Good Samaritan community has determined to be its Core Values.
These core values were determined by a group of 15 lay leaders and Good Samaritan’s staff. This was a collaborative process of transparency and openness. After the Core Values were determined, the group brought them back to the wider congregation to discuss. The following are what the Good Samaritan community has determined to be its Core Values.