Meetings: Twice a month
Format:
Opening: Welcome and statement of group purpose
Thought-provoking reading
Review of group covenant
Check-in: What is in your heart as you enter the room?
Content: Speaking from the heart, from life experience, about the day’s topic. Sample topics include: Transitions, Approval, Atheism, Bitterness, Forgiveness, A Call Not Taken (Suggested topics are generated by the planning committee and the minister.)
Check-out:Likes and Wishes: How did each person experience today's gathering?
Closing:Second reading
Leadership: Facilitators are chosen and trained prior to group formation to lead the group's process. They meet together with ASC staff as a Connections group for ongoing training and support.
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