Fiona Thomas, Author at Appreciating Church

The Art of Naming Elephants

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 26 March 2025
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There’s an elephant in the room that everyone knows about but no one is acknowledging, goes the saying. April’s Appreciative Space will offer tools for naming the elephant.

The Poetry of New Shoots

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 4 March 2025
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A chance to show and tell: Wednesday 12th March 11.00-12.00 (GMT) Share a poem, reading, image, story or other piece of art about “new shoots” as we explore the Poetic Principle of Appreciative Inquiry.

In tough times – rigour and realism

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 1 February 2025
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Bring your imagination, stories of hope, and brutal truths to this month’s Appreciative Space.

New Year Intentions: Wednesday 8th January 11.00-12.00 (GMT)

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 2 January 2025
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Inspired by a recent post from the Center for Appreciative Inquiry to set intentions rather than New Year Resolutions, Fiona Thomas from Appreciating Church is offering a space to explore your intentions for 2025.

Appreciative Inquiry and Pastoral Supervision

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 3 December 2024
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Advent is a time for reflection and preparation. You are invited to step aside for December’s Appreciative Space on Appreciative Inquiry and Pastoral Supervision. Wednesday 11th December 11.00 – 12.00 (GMT) Original Image: Mitch on Unsplash

Naturalising Appreciative Inquiry

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 7 November 2024
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Appreciating Church is delighted to have an article which emerged from recent conversations between practitioners published in the latest edition of AI Practitioner: On the Being and Becoming of Appreciative Inquiry and Christian Faith

Appreciative Space: Midwifery and Appreciative Inquiry Principles

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 31 October 2024
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November’s Appreciative Space will be facilitated by Suzanne Quinney from Appreciating People. Suzanne is one of the co-authors of the 2024 book Appreciating Health and Care, drawing on her many years of facilitation and training with colleagues in the National Health Service and care sector.

God in the Garden: An Appreciative Inquiry Adventure in Journaling

Posted by Fiona Thomas
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?

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