The fourth part of the cycle, Shine,  is not only the culmination of  the previous three steps, but the springboard for continuity of the cycle. This  part of the cycle focuses on every member of the  congregation. 
  
Emerson can motivate not only new members, but current members as  well, to  shine the light of our faith. To achieve that, we need to be clear and  explicit in our activities. Our members have many talents and wish to share them  to make the world better. As a congregation, we can enable individuals and groups to be beacons of liberal faith: this is who we are and what we do. 
 
Emerson provides opportunities through ministries such as social   action, our pastoral care, and worship, to share our faith with one another and to show it to the larger community. The light of our chalice shines, reminding  us of the covenant we share. Likewise, when we each shine that faith
as brightly  as possible, we not only fulfill our covenant with one another and  the world, but awaken in others an interest in joining us. And so the cycle begins again as  we awaken others
 
What can you do to help  shine our light?

The continuing  message of Emerson AIMS is to be explicit in your  faith. When taking part in an activity with other Emersonians outside the church, get everyone to  wear matching T-shirts with the Emerson name on them.   Use your statement of  faith when the subject arises of where you go to church,   or what you did  last night while you were at a church committee or activity.   You are an  example of the good that Emerson does in the world, so let the world  know  about it.

 
 
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