# Sources Facilitator

# Role: Sources Facilitator

## Purpose

Sources facilitators guide small groups through the year-long Wellspring Sources (or Love at the Center) curriculum. They create and hold space for spiritual deepening using the Circle of Trust model.

## How Facilitators Are Identified

Facilitator candidates emerge from current Wellspring participants. The process begins in January when the WSLT hosts check-ins with current facilitators, and candidates are identified in February.

During Sources sessions, participants may be invited to write down 1-2 names of people from their group who they think might be a good facilitator. Personal invitations from WSLT and current facilitators follow.

## Expectations

- Facilitate group sessions according to the UU Wellspring curriculum
- Maintain a daily spiritual practice
- Work monthly with a spiritual director, spiritual companion, or spiritual friend
- Use PCO Groups to email members, plan events, take attendance, and share resources
- Send welcome emails to group participants before the retreat
- Attend UU Wellspring facilitator training
- Register on the [UU Wellspring website](https://uuwellspring.org/)

## Support

Each new facilitator is paired with a mentor from the WSLT who serves as a resource, sounding board, and cheerleader throughout the year.

Facilitators also receive:
- A participant reflection journal as a welcome gift
- The Quick-Start Guide for New Facilitators
- Access to [UU Wellspring facilitator resources](https://uuwellspring.org/)
- Check-in meetings with mentors in October and January

## Volunteer Form

Facilitation volunteers fill out the [Serve Form](https://foothillsuu.churchcenter.com/people/forms/80423) under "Adult Spiritual Deepening."

## Growing New Leaders

Facilitators are encouraged to help develop the next generation by identifying participants who demonstrate an aptitude for supporting group process and engagement.


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## See Also

- [Quick-Start Guide for New Facilitators](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/quick-start-guide-for-new-facilitators)
- [Facilitator Mentor](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/facilitator-mentor)
- [Circles of Trust](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/circles-of-trust)
- [Facilitator Recruitment](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/facilitator-recruitment)