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Curiosity as the key to reframing negativity: Thursday 9th July, 3pm-4pm (BST)

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 2 July 2026
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In this Appreciative Space Tim Slack, co-founder of Appreciating People and co-Editor of the book Appreciating Church will encourage conversation around the importance of staying curious when encountering problems, challenges and negative reactions.

Valuing Communities – a new SOAR Tuesday 28th April 10.30-11.30 (BST)

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 13 April 2026
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Which communities engage your attention through play or work? What makes for vibrant relationships between a church and the communities with which it is engaged?

Appreciating and Honouring Life – At the end of life: Friday 27th March 14.00 (GMT)

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 15 March 2026
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This Appreciative Space hour will offer a taste of how a few well-chosen questions can open a doorway to meaning, blessing, and legacy.

Desiring to be a bridge: Tuesday 24th February 15.00-16.00 (GMT)

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 13 February 2026
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As he prepares for a sabbatical visit to somewhere that is new to him, Eddie Boon is pondering how Appreciative Inquiry might shape his conversations there.

A view into 2026. Wednesday 14th January 19.30-20.30 (GMT)

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 8 January 2026
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What word or phrase best describes your frame around the coming year?

Appreciating Christmas: December Appreciative Space

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 4 December 2025
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Advent is a good time to do a little theological thinking about Appreciative Inquiry. So the Appreciative Space on Wednesday 10th December (19.30 -20.30 GMT) is open for that.

Encouraging Appreciative Leadership

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 28 October 2025
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What does it mean to encourage leaders to reframe their responses to challenging situations through an appreciative window rather than a power loaded reactional one? Wednesday 12th November 19.30 (GMT)

Bring and Share in an Appreciative Space!

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 29 September 2025
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Pot Luck/Faith Supper/Jacob’s Joint?! It’s that event where you’re encouraged to turn up with something tasty so that everyone can enjoy your signature dish. Whatever it’s called in your neighbourhood – you’re invited! Wednesday 8th October, 19.30 – 20.30 (BST)

Salutogenesis: Appreciative Inquiry in an Academic Setting

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 2 September 2025
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Salutogenesis enquires into what supports life and wellbeing. It contrasts with pathogenesis, which seeks to understand the processes by which a disease or disorder develops. Dr Jane Culpan will discuss how this contrast influences her work in an academic setting.

Let’s Start at the Very Beginning…

Posted by Fiona Thomas
On 20 June 2025
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Warren Hartley’s choice of an image for July’s Appreciative Space was inspired by thinking about starting with Appreciative Inquiry in a new, largely undefined project in his role as Parish Sustainability Lead for an Anglican diocese in England.

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