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maintaining confidentiality as defined in
your group’s covenant; being open to knowing others; open to knowing
yourself; caring for and ministering to each other; welcoming new members
to your group, and continuing to discover the meaning of the UU principles
and put them into practice.Where Do We Meet? Sample SGM Topics How Do I Get Involved? Name:__________________________ Circle one: Would you prefer to meet North or South of the Church? Please indicate your first, second and third
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Is Becoming a Member of Small Group Ministry Right for You? Are you ready for exploring your spiritual depths with a group of people who are also seeking? Are you willing to listen for understanding to others without interrupting them? Are you ready to share your journey through life with a group of people who are also willing to share their journeys? Are you willing to be stretched in your understanding of what it means to do the work of being human? Would you like to help other people grow in their spiritual journeys? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, becoming a member of SGM may be just what you have been searching for. What are SGM Groups? SGM Groups differ from other groups in that there is more intentional sharing, with the emphasis on integrating the spiritual and the intellectual. Small Group Ministry represents a different level of commitment. There is a covenant that goes with it: to create a safe space in which to explore issues that are spiritual. The purpose of Small Group Ministry is ministry – to be the church with one another. The intent is for Ministry Groups to provide ongoing ministry to its members and to provide an ongoing connection with the minister. A goal of SGM is to foster understanding and acceptance of the various religious languages that UU’s speak. Another goal is to foster service to the church and to the community. What Responsibilities Do SGM Members
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