All of us on the Steering Team hope you have many amazing conversations with plenty of opportunities to make new connections. Here are some important things to keep in mind that will help this initiative be a success.

About Sacred Conversations

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In May, we launched the Sacred Listening Initiative — a congregation-wide effort to build relationships, strengthen trust, and deepen our sense of belonging and community.

From June through August, members of the Sacred Listening Team will schedule a one-on-one conversation with you. This is not a survey, an interview, or a check-in. Our aim is to create genuine moments of connection. By listening with care and curiosity, we hope to discover what truly matters most — to you, to each other, and to the future of Peoples Church.

We invite you to say yes when a team member reaches out. These conversations are sacred not only in intent, but in impact to nurture the beloved community.

Your Sacred Storytellers List

You should have received an email with a list of names for Sacred Storytellers you will meet and listen to. If you don’t see it, contact David Miessler-Kubanek (dmkcreative@gmail.com).

Deadline

We would like you to schedule your meetings, listen to your Storytellers, AND share your reflections through our Google Form by 7:00 PM on August 19, 2025.

Check here for a refresher on Listener Best Practices: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RNgI-jIQfJZLjNytTkNsrAq7tAKk8TrArjaaV1cWsAg/edit?usp=sharing

Logging Stories

Please take time to reflect on your conversation and share what you heard as it relates to the five questions in our Google log form (log form: https://forms.gle/KTtA43A1Vq8iABsx7). Remember that these conversations are not intended to be confidential, but your Storytellers may share sensitive information. If you’re not sure if you should report on something, feel free to ask your Storyteller for permission or touch base with Rev. Carin.

Team Events

Make sure to save the following dates.

• June 24 Team Check-in over Zoom at 7 p.m.
• July 29 Team Check-in over Zoom at 7 p.m.
• August 26 Celebration Event in person at Peoples Church, at 7 p.m.!

You will receive more information and Zoom links in your email.

Who to Contact

If you have any general questions or if you are unable to meet with any Storytellers, please email Laura McGraw, Chair of the Sacred Conversations Steering Team, at lauramcgraw57@gmail.com.

Thank You

Thank you again for participating in this new initiative for Peoples Church! We look forward to hearing all the stories and how listening has changed us.

Steering Team, Sacred Conversations