Theme Circle Facilitators

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Read and answer the following questions carefully. Application deadline is May 1, 2025. Applicants may be invited for a brief telephone interview in May and we'll notify you of the results by early June.
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Full Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Preferred phone number:* This field is required.
Area Code
Phone Number
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E-mail:* This field is required.Please indicate an E-mail where your confirmation for this submission be sent.
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Home Address :* This field is required.
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How long have you been a member of First Church?* This field is required.
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New Member (less than 3 years)
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What experience do you have exploring our church's monthly themes?* This field is required.
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What interests you about being a Theme Circle Facilitator?* This field is required.
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What are the skills and qualities you bring to the role of Facilitator?* This field is required.
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What do you hope Theme Circles can do for you and for the congregation?* This field is required.
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Please describe your experience with small groups at First Church or elsewhere?* This field is required.
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Theme Circle members and Facilitators engage in pre-reading and contemplation exercises based on that month’s worship theme. Can you make the commitment to engage in this preparation work at whatever level fits your life each month?
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Consistent attendance is key to building trust and forming community in a Theme Circle. Theme Circles meet once a month from October – June for two hours each session. Can you commit to your circle’s monthly attendance?
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Which day/time of the week would you like your circle to meet?
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Required Facilitator meetings are currently Fourth Monday evenings every other month Sept - May. Would this work for you?
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What concerns or hesitations do you have about being a Theme Circle Facilitator?* This field is required.
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Are you familiar with using online Zoom meetings or will you be willing to learn?* This field is required.To help us design training, please explain your experience or your capabilities to learn Zoom video conferencing.
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Would you prefer:
In-person Theme Circle
Online Theme Circle
Combination in person with technology to include virtual participants.
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Can you commit to attend an online facilitator training session in August or September?
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Reference #1 Name
First Name
Last Name
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Reference #1 Email
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Reference #1 Phone Number
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Reference #2 Name
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