Gather in circle with empty chair

Opening Reading – Khrys – Rumi Poem

Lighting of Chalice

Check-in / Sharing

Check in on Group Discussion Guidelines (especially if new people)

• Respect the Talking Stick
• Make I statements whenever possible
• Use Active Listening
• Avoid giving advice
• May ask clarifying questions
• Speaker may ask for advice
• Share time so everyone who wishes to may speak
• Holding silence is encouraged

Topic – Gratitude

Final Responses / Check-out

Gratitude Meditation?

Closing Reading – Khrys – Wendall Berry Poem

Administrivia

• Next meeting, Wednesday, April 3
• Next topic?
• Intern for Faciliator?
• Service Project?

Standing Circle closing

Dessert