Great Open House

I am a detail person primarily.  Yes, the big picture is all well and good but in the end, my to-do list gets filled with the details of the big picture.  That is why I am thankful for events like this past weekend's DOOR Chicago's Open House.  The board, Brian Sales, and I were able to combine the little details of each program, the history of our host church, and our community partnerships and show the big picture that is DOOR.  Many of the friends of DOOR Chicago know one or maybe two pieces of the program, but the Open House gave us the forum to share with 30 or so folks about all the pieces.  Thanks to all that came, and all who helped pull off the event!
- Krista

Three Weeks into Summer Already

Tonight we start our third week of hosting summer groups.  The staff have been together for four weeks now including training/ orientation week. We are getting a good feel of things and bonding well as a group. The staff have done and learned so much already. I am thrilled to watched their growth as leaders and individuals.
Tonight we are looking forward to the arrival of 3 great groups;  
Peace UCC, Duluth, MN
Aldersgate UMC, Augusta GA
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Charlotte NC
Three senior high youth groups from different small cities, states and denominations. One of the best thing about these weeks is watching how much we have in common as the body of Christ.
May each participant see the things they have in common with their brothers and sisters in each group but throughout the city of Chicago.