Often we are asked “Why aren’t there more meetings?” People want to share more than they can at monthly Fellowship Meetings. They want something similar but also different, like a meeting in a different time zone or an in-person local meeting, or they just want to meet in a smaller group. We are excited to introduce the opportunity to start your own small group meetings! Download this informational flyer to learn how to start your own meeting.
What is a Hyacinth Fellowship small group meeting?
A small group meeting consists of a group of at least two or three people with the need or the desire to meet. A group is led by a chairperson. The group or chairperson decides where the meeting takes place, in person or virtually.
Who can attend a small group meeting?
A group decides whether meetings are closed (only for people who have unintentionally killed or seriously injured another person) or open to friends, family, or the public. A group may embrace a particular identity—such as LGBTQ, religious or secular, struggling with legal issues or substance use.
What happens at a small group meeting?
The chairperson uses the following blueprint:
1) Welcome with centering prayer, secular wisdom, or poem
2) Explain any meeting ground-rules and the guidelines for group sharing.
3) Read something about Hyacinth Fellowship process, for instance the four elements or a passage from Accidental Killing.
4) Open the meeting. There may be a particular topic of discussion, or members may talk about anything on their minds such as sharing about their incident or healing journey.
5) Once everyone who wants to share is finished, end the meeting with a centering prayer, secular wisdom, or poem.
6) Aim for the meeting to take about 1 hour total.
Are groups run by Hyacinth Fellowship staff or leadership?
No. Small group meetings are fully the responsibility of group members themselves. For virtual meetings, a group member hosts the meeting and supplies a link. Before starting a small group meeting, a chairperson should have attended at least 2-3 Zoom meetings for the full Hyacinth Fellowship.
How can I start a small group meeting?
A group starts with at least two or three people who want to have a meeting. The frequency is up to the group: weekly, monthly, yearly, ad hoc—whatever your group wants. The group decides on a chairperson. Once you have a group:
Read the flyer and make it available
Inform hyacinthfellowship@gmail.com
Start meeting! Optionally, post meeting info and share it with others.
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