In reflecting on the gifts of 2021 , I am amazed by the many ways that the Boundless Impact community and partners found to "Let Our Light Shine" this year:

• The ImagineHub learning network of missional innovation centers has grown to 17 faith community sites in North Carolina and Florida. Led by strong clergy, laity and community leaders, sites are connecting to new neighbors, identifying their gifts and needs, forging partnerships and supporting emerging cultural entrepreneurs in their community.
• The ImagineHub Guide Team has grown to 7 diverse leaders offering professional facilitation, coaching and support to our faith community sites. These folks are the batteries that help light up the dreams of our site teams.
• New partnerships with NC IDEA and the Dogwood Health Trust are expanding the ImagineHub footprint and building capacity of our site teams.
• Ten church teams are participating in a 6-month Racial Healing and Reconciliation Learning Cohort to equip members to embark on intentional racial healing and reconciliation initiatives in their community. Teams also have the opportunity to learn from each other, journey together, and develop a best practice guide for other churches embarking on similar efforts.
• Over 150 people attended the Racial Healing and Reconciliation virtual workshop to learn a 6-Step process for racial reconciliation in communities.
• Rev. Lynda Ferguson was awarded the 2021 "Ray of Light Award" by going above and beyond to break down boundaries by building bridges among people. Lynda lives out our vision for vibrant and thriving communities that are intentionally diverse, inclusive and equitable.
• Eight ImagineHub sites participated in the first "Let Your Idea Shine" missional innovation pitch opportunity which awarded $3,250 in micro grants.
• We formed a Steering Committee for our newest initiative, the Abraham Institute, to spark a cultural entrepreneur movement in North Carolina. Our Steering Committee completed a strategic framework to begin implementation in 2022.
• Boundless Impact recognized 4 excellent out-going board members with a combined 25 years of service to our organization, and welcomed 3 new board members.
• Over 30 exemplary diverse leaders volunteer their time to serve on the Boundless Impact board, ImagineHub Board of Advisors and Guide Team, Racial Healing and Reconciliation Learning Cohort Guide Team and Abraham Institute Steering Committee. Without these leaders, it would be impossible for our lights to shine!

Thank you for the gifts of 2021 that "Let Our Lights Shine", and we look forward to an exciting 2022 and celebrating Boundless Impact's 10th Anniversary!

Happy New Year!