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Appreciative Inquiry
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Eno River UU Fellowship

 A Time for Valuing: Sharing Stories, Discovering Dreams and Creating Community

 What is Appreciative Inquiry?
Appreciative Inquiry, first developed in the 1980s by David Cooperrider at Case Western Reserve, is now a commonly accepted practice for encouraging all participants in an organization to join in creating a positive future. It does this in a way that focuses on the honorable, the pure, the pleasing and the commendable. It stimulates creativity and imagination while deepening members’ sense of connection with one another.     

Why is this important to do this at this time?
It is time for our congregation to renew our mission and create a shared vision for the future. We need clear direction so we can make the best use of our resources, and we want to put our energy where we will be the most successful. Without a compelling statement of the difference we want to make in the world, we risk drifting without a compass in a sea of ideas.  

We are looking for answers to the following questions: What is it that gives life to ERUUF? What can we learn from our experiences, especially if we examine closely those moments when we are at our best? What are our most effective practices, strengths, or best qualities—things that we should try to preserve even as we change? What important lessons can we draw from our history? Building on all this, what kind of congregation do we want to be in the future? Can our positive past, the best in our experiences, help us become more daring as we think about our true potential as a congregation? What is your dream for ERUUF? What ideas do you have for helping us move forward?

Who Should Participate?
Everyone from ages 12 to 112! Members are especially encouraged to participate, but we’d like to hear from all who find this community to be an important part of their lives. We hope to hear from as many voices as possible.

How will the Board use this information? 
During the first few weeks of April, we will share the common themes that emerged from the Appreciative Inquiry sessions with the congregation and ask for further feedback. With the help of a facilitator, the Board will synthesize all the input and do the work to craft a new mission statement and our Ends—our vision and goals for the next five years. Creating our Ends is a key element in our transition to Policy Governance, a model of governance in which the Board stays focused on strategic planning and visioning instead of engaging in problem-solving and micromanaging. Our goal is to have this work completed by the Annual Congregational Meeting on June 8.

 To register to attend an Appreciative Inquiry session, click on the  session you wish to attend:

• * Sunday, March 2 ,1:30-4pm  

• Wednesday, March 5, 6:30-9pm 

• * Sunday, March 9, 1:30-4pm  

•  Tuesday, March 11, 6:30-9pm   

• * Saturday, March 15, 9:30am-12pm

• Wednesday, March 19, 6:30-9pm 

• * Saturday, March 22, 9:30am-12pm 

• Tuesday, March 25, 6:30-9pm 

* Child care available.

Do I need to sign up to attend a session?
Yes! It is important to know how many are attending each session. We need to be sure each session has enough participants for the process. Sessions also have a maximum number. 

While we understand circumstances can change at the last minute, please make every effort to attend the session you have sign up for and to arrive on time.

Page updated on 2/15/08