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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=203323600-12072006><FONT face="Book Antiqua"
color=#008080 size=3>Hi Ray,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#008080 size=3>Several years ago I worked with a large Episcopal Church on
a renewal project. We began with an Appreciative Inquiry with the
congregation and surrounding community. The Design Team shared the results
with the congregation and then used that energy and info as spiritual food for
thought in preparation for the Annual Meeting which was held in Open
Space. Membership and attendance at services began increasing as soon as
the AI interviews began and several new programs were catalyzed by the Open
Space. I have the Executive Summary if you are
interested.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=203323600-12072006><FONT face="Book Antiqua"
color=#008080 size=3>What was very powerful for me was the personal healing I
received as a result of working with the spirit-filled Design Team and
Interviewer Team. I grew up in the Episcopal Church but left during my
high school years because everything felt so mechanical and nowhere near
spiritual. While I'm still not a member of any organized religion, I found
the open hearts and dedicated spirits in this church to be quite an
inspiration. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#008080 size=3>Namasté,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><EM><FONT face="Bradley Hand ITC">Christine</FONT></EM></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#008080><FONT face="Book Antiqua" size=2><STRONG>Christine
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> OSLIST
[mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Ray
Schulte<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, July 07, 2006 2:56 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: OST for religious
communities<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>Hello all:</DIV>
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<DIV>I will be holding open space for a religious community of men gathering for
chapter to focus on direction for renewal.</DIV>
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<DIV>I would appreciate any wisdom, and experiences to learn from as I
prepare for this adventure.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks</DIV>
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<DIV>Ray</DIV></FONT>* *
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