# Wellspring OS - Overview

# Wellspring OS - Overview

This is the operational system for running UU Wellspring spiritual deepening groups at Foothills Unitarian Church.

**Staff Lead:** Rev. Sean Neil-Barron
**National Organization:** [UU Wellspring](https://uuwellspring.org/)

## Mission

The Wellspring Leadership Group is committed to engaging the Foothills congregation in a process and practice of spiritual deepening in accordance with our church mission. Wellspring responds to the Mission statement of growing our faith and awakening our spirits.

## How This Book Is Organized

- **Annual Timeline** -- The full month-by-month operational cycle from January through December
- **Roles** -- Descriptions of key roles: WSLT, Sources Facilitator, Facilitator Mentor, Ministerial Staff Lead
- **Processes** -- Step-by-step guides for facilitator recruitment, participant recruitment, second-year offerings, and the opening retreat
- **Email Templates** -- Ready-to-customize templates for every major communication
- **Resources and Guides** -- Quick-start guide, Circles of Trust, book lists, spiritual directors
- **Administration** -- Forms, links, PCO tasks, and the Shared Ministry Covenant

## Document Repository

[Wellspring Leadership Team Shared Drive](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0AJaxBHiw1bzrUk9PVA)

## Quick Navigation

### Roles
- [Wellspring Leadership Team (WSLT)](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/wellspring-leadership-team-wslt)
- [Sources Facilitator](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/sources-facilitator)
- [Facilitator Mentor](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/facilitator-mentor)
- [Ministerial Staff Lead](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/ministerial-staff-lead)

### Processes
- [Facilitator Recruitment](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/facilitator-recruitment)
- [Participant Recruitment](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/participant-recruitment)
- [Second-Year Offerings](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/second-year-offerings)
- [Opening Retreat](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/opening-retreat)

### Email Templates
- [Recruiting Sources Participants](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/recruiting-sources-participants)
- [Recruiting Second-Year Participants](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/recruiting-second-year-participants)
- [Welcome Letter 1 - The Basics](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/welcome-letter-1-the-basics)
- [Welcome Letter 2 - More Information](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/welcome-letter-2-more-information)
- [Second-Year Group Assignments](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/second-year-group-assignments)

### Resources
- [Quick-Start Guide for New Facilitators](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/quick-start-guide-for-new-facilitators)
- [Circles of Trust](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/circles-of-trust)
- [Required and Optional Books](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/required-and-optional-books)
- [Spiritual Directors List](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/spiritual-directors-list)

### Administration
- [Forms and Links](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/forms-and-links)
- [PCO and Admin Tasks](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/pco-and-admin-tasks)
- [Shared Ministry Covenant](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/shared-ministry-covenant)