Can you picture Providence in 2031?
If you could envision the future, what would it look like? Our church is embarking on an exciting visioning process that involves our congregation’s support and participation. This is one of the most ambitious and important initiatives of our church, as it will impact every area of ministry and set our course for years to come.
IGNITE PROVIDENCE is PUMC’s collaborative visioning and strategic planning process. It invites every generation in our congregation to share feedback, engage in active conversation, and think creatively as we Reimagine Tomorrow for our church. Rooted in Faith, we will join together to seek God’s direction for our church’s bold and vibrant future.
The Ignite Providence logo visually represents this shared work - listening, praying, imagining, and responding to where God is leading next. It calls us to rekindle faith, purpose, and mission - fanning into flame what God has already planted among us. The logo gives our strategic plan a clear identity that honors our history, inspires imagination, and positions us forward together in Christ.
What to Expect
Now: Survey results being compiled and analyzed
March: Visioning Day invitation distributed (details & registration)
March & April: Research takes shape; preparation for Visioning Day
April 25: The big day is here! Visioning Day (8AM-3PM at Providence)
May & June: Strategic framework of vision, goals, and strategies voted on by Church Council and communicated to congregation. Reimagining the future is underway!
Visioning Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 8 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Please SAVE THE DATE for a very important congregation-wide Visioning Day. This is an exciting opportunity to share YOUR perspective and help reimagine tomorrow at Providence. Together, we will align on a vision and strategic goals for the future. Members of all ages (middle school and up) are invited to participate.
Children are invited to attend Ignite Kids Camp and enjoy a day of crafts, music, games, Bible stories and more! Infants through 5th grade are welcome and will be grouped according to age.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Click HERE to let us know you’re joining us on Visioning Day (registration open March 7 - April 5)
IGNITE PROVIDENCE Task Force
Survey/Research Team
Christian Bohmfalk
John Calcagni
Caroline Hare
Andrew Hill
Greg King
Mitzi Lynch
John Perry
L.D. Simmons
Strategic Planning Leadership Team
Steve Balcome
Chase Coale
Brandon Dirks
Christina Drouin (consultant)
Sue Gorman
Denny Hammack
Randy Harry
Craig Lynch
Visioning Day Team
Susan Bilon
Caroline Coffin
Rick Hammond
Michele Seagraves
Kristie Williams
Marketing/Communications Team
Kate Boyd
Lisa Draper
Christopher Lawing
Christy Ratchford
Kathy Rowan
Melanie Trotter