Fiona Thomas, Author at Appreciating Church

God in the Garden: An Appreciative Inquiry Adventure in Journaling

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On 3 October 2024
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This session on Wednesday 9th October 11.00-12.00 (BST) will discuss an approach to journaling which combines appreciative inquiry and an interest in gardening, facilitated by Fiona Thomas, Developmentalist for Appreciating Church.

How does Appreciative Inquiry intersect with Christian faith?

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 1 September 2024
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A conversation space for appreciative inquiry practitioners, as part of a self-sustaining community of practice. This session on Wednesday 11th September 11.00-12.00 (BST) will explore how Appreciative Inquiry and Christian faith connect. The session will be facilitated by Nancy Nyambici Macharia, Managing Partner at Emovere Thoughtworks Ltd. (Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash) (more…)

How does Appreciative Inquiry intersect with Christian faith?

Appreciative Space: Recommend a book? Wednesday 12th June 2024, 11.00 –12.00 (BST)

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 30 May 2024
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If you were to recommend one book to other Appreciative Inquiry practitioners, what would it be?

Appreciative Space – An Action Learning Set Wednesday 8th May 11.00 – 12.00 (BST)

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On 27 April 2024
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What happens when Action Learning and Appreciative Inquiry combine? An opportunity for peer support in addressing church projects using appreciative inquiry to address mission, discipleship, change and upheaval.

Where in the world are you?: Tuesday 19th March 19.30-20.30 GMT

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 7 March 2024
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Appreciative Inquiry has been used, and continues to be used, by churches in all parts of the world. By scheduling an event in the evening GMT Appreciating Church seeks to bring together practitioners from many parts of the world for conversations about their Appreciative Inquiry practice.

What’s your signature dish? Wednesday 13th March 11.00-12.00 GMT

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 6 March 2024
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Inviting Appreciative Inquiry practitioners familiar with churches and their communities to bring a snippet of their work to share with their peers.

Diagnosis or dialogue for transformational change? Wednesday 14th February

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 23 January 2024
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Churches and the communities in which they are embedded are facing times of flux and turmoil. Change is happening around us at the same time as we yearn for transformation. Many change programmes are based on diagnostic models of organisational development. On this day of love and ashes explore the difference a dialogic approach can […]

New Year Adventures: Anticipating 2024. Wednesday 10th January 11.00 GMT

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On 3 January 2024
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What’s in your schedule for this year? How and where will you bring your Appreciative Inquiry practice to bear on the work and ministry entrusted to you?

Focusing for growth

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 14 November 2023
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Space to stretch and savour – two hours online with other Appreciative Inquiry practitioners who work with churches and their communities. A little theological reflection, a little catching up, and plenty of curiosity about taking the network forward. Wednesday 13th December 10.30 to 12.30 GMT. Book your free space

Conference 30th September: There’s space for you.

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 19 September 2023
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Bookings are continuing to arrive for the conference on 30th September. We’re looking forward to hearing from Dan Hodgkiss and Saiyiddah Zaidi, with insights from the NHS and practical theology respectively. You also have a choice from a number of workshops led by experienced Appreciative Inquiry practitioners. All the details and online booking.

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