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The Chalice in the Foothills Unitarian Universalist Church Sanctuary is a simple setup that uses high purity isopropyl alcohol (91%) to produce a visible flame. The chalice holds a canister that holds the fuel (the isopropyl alcohol). This canister has a lid t...

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 Mission The Wellspring Leadership Group is commit...

Wellspring Shared Ministry Covenant Google Doc: Original Worksheet Overview The Shared Ministry Covenant is submitted annually in May as part of Foothills' review process. It documents the ministry's purpose, leadership, strategy, resources, and integration wi...

Wellspring Annual Timeline This is the month-by-month operational timeline for running UU Wellspring at Foothills. Links throughout point to supplemental documents with full content for templates, role descriptions, resources, and forms. January WSLT Self-Ass...

Role: Wellspring Leadership Team (WSLT) Purpose The WSLT drives the annual Wellspring cycle at Foothills. It recruits and supports facilitators, manages participant enrollment, coordinates with staff, and ensures continuity of the program year over year. Membe...

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 Iden...

Role: Facilitator Mentor Purpose Mentors are experienced Foothills Wellspring facilitators who are paired with new Sources facilitators to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support throughout the facilitation year. Assignment WSLT identifies mento...

Role: Ministerial Staff Lead Current Rev. Sean Neil-Barron Responsibilities Sends facilitator recruitment email over their name in February Handles UU Wellspring billing to obtain curriculum passwords (June and October) Assesses financial support funds and co...

Process: Facilitator Recruitment Overview Facilitator recruitment runs from January through early March, moving from identification through personal invitation to finalization. Timeline January: WSLT hosts check-in with current facilitators. Begin discerning w...

Process: Participant Recruitment Overview Participant recruitment runs from April through May, relying heavily on personal invitations from Wellspring graduates. Timeline April: Newsletter article promoting WS Sources enrollment is published. Current year's f...

Process: Second-Year Offerings Overview Second-year Wellspring offerings (Sacred Arts, Faithful Action, etc.) are self-facilitating groups for Sources graduates. The WSLT discerns interest, coordinates enrollment, and provides initial support, but the groups t...

Process: Opening Retreat Overview The opening retreat launches each new Sources cohort, typically held in August before year-long groups begin meeting in September. The retreat format varies depending on how many groups are forming. Format Single group forming...