ARCWP Community Gathering for Listening and Renewal
June 20, 2026
Facilitators: Rev. Annie Watson, Diane Dougherty, and Kathryn Shea
Theme: “Where Are We Now, and How Do We Move Forward Together?”
Welcome and Centering
10 Minutes
Facilitator: Rev. Annie Watson
• Welcome
• Opening centering reflection Be Our Vision Now by Andra Moran
- • Invitation to settle into sacred space
- • Opening Prayer - Offered by: Miriam Picconi
- • Period of silence
Setting the Tone for Our Gathering
10 Minutes
Facilitator: Kathryn Shea
Kathryn will:
- • Review community agreements and gathering guidelines
- • Offer reflections on “clearing the air”
- • Invite participants into a spirit of honesty, compassion, and mutual respect
- • Encourage listening with open hearts and open minds
Hawaiian Healing Prayer
5 Minutes
A shared prayer for healing, reconciliation, and renewal.
Video - Ho' oponopono Song - prayer
https://youtube.com/shorts/9zgRIp0_AQI?si=Iq52pM47PN-AH87k
Listening to What We Have Learned Together
20 Minutes
Presenters: Rev. Annie Watson and Diane Dougherty
Presentation of:
- • Survey findings
- • Summary analysis
- • Major themes that emerged
- • Areas of concern
- • Areas of hope
- • Opportunities for healing and renewal
Community Reflection and Sharing
40 Minutes
Each participant will be invited to speak for up to two minutes.
Suggested prompts:
- • What resonated with me?
- • What surprised me?
- • What concerns remain on my heart?
- • What gives me hope?
- • What do I believe ARCWP most needs at this moment?
Guidelines:
- • Speak from personal experience.
- • Listen deeply.
- • No interruption or cross-talk.
- • Allow brief silence between speakers.
Presentation of the 90-Day Renewal Plan
15 Minutes
Presenters: Rev. Annie Watson and Diane Dougherty
Overview of:
- • Goals of the Healing, Listening, and Renewal Process
- • Community Gatherings
- • Listening and Healing Circles
- • Conversation with Rev. Jay
- • Community Covenant for Respectful Communication
- • Desired outcomes by September 20, 2026
Community Discernment and Commitment
10 Minutes
Participants will be invited to discern whether they wish to support and participate in the proposed 90-Day Renewal Plan.
Please email Annie Watson if you wish to participate in the proposed plan.
Questions and Clarifications
10 Minutes
Opportunity for questions regarding:
- • The process
- • Timeline
- • Expectations
- • Participation
Closing Centering Video
5 Minutes
"We Go Forth" - A brief video reflection focused on healing, hope, renewal, and community.
https://youtu.be/jtSAZp5hdME?si=5ij17c7EwqWi41St
Silent Reflection
5 Minutes
A period of shared silence for prayer and discernment.
Closing Prayer and Blessing
5 Minutes
Prayer Offered by Juanita Cordero
Closing invitation: Annie Watson
“May we walk together with courage, compassion, and trust in the Spirit as we enter this sacred season of healing, listening, and renewal.”
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