I will admit and accept responsibility for myself, my thoughts, attitudes and behavior.
I will be respectful of myself and others.
I will not attempt to articulate another person's thoughts, attitudes, or positions without their prior invitation.
If a problem arises with another person, I will go directly to that person first to resolve the problem.
I will deal directly with others. I will be loving and caring, yet frank.
When a problem arises, I will attempt to solve it immediately. I won't wait.
I will be sensitive to differences of all types that exist between people. These include, but are not only limited to: race, gender, age, ethnicity, physical ability, economic status, nationality and affectional preference. I accept responsibility for, and recognize that the words I use, their meanings, my tone of voice and body language, knowing these may be interpreted in different ways and have an impact on others.
I will ask for an explanation of what a person means by what they have just said if I am not sure, rather than drawing my own, possibly incorrect conclusion.
I will listen and hear what others have to say. I will try to put aside preconceptions and judgments and be in the present moment. I will not interrupt when another person is speaking.
I will be considerate, and I will not take more than my share of speaking time, as established by the moderator.
I acknowledge that all participants are equally responsible for the outcome of the interchange.
I will use no abusive language when dealing with others. This includes: not name-calling, insults, or harsh scolding although being emotional about one's own feelings may occur.
I will not gossip. I will listen to someone else's needs, or do something about a problem within my domain, but will not be a part of spreading rumors about an absent person.
I will refrain from back biting, that is, talking maliciously about an absent person.
I will admit when an impasse is reached and no further productive interchange can occur. I will terminate the communications for that time, rather than trying to get my own way.
I will make a definite agreement about when I will discuss a problem further, if I cannot discuss it when approached.
I will attempt to be available to listen to anyone that may have something to discuss.
I will not negate, deny, or invalidate another's feelings.
Ministry News
»Christmas Eve Service We are excited to be sharing the Christmas Eve service with our host church, Christ United Methodist, this year. There are two services, one at 5:00pm and one at 7:00pm. Rev. Ken will be the liturgist at the 7:00pm service. The choir will be singing at the 7:00pm service, and if you wish to sing with the choir, you need to attend two rehearsals, December 16th and 23rd at 7:00pm.
» Game Night The next Game Night is Thursday, December 17th. (And the next one after that, a week later than usual to avoid the holiday, wiill be on Friday, January 8th, 2010.) Come on down and join the fun.
»New Year's Eve Got plans for New Year's Eve? Karen and Dawn invite you to their New Year's Eve party and celebration of Dawn's birthday. It will be at their Club house in Loveland. The potluck party will start at 7:00pm.
» Book Club The Book Club is reading "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho for its next discussion, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 22nd.
» Bible Study The Wednesday Night Bible Study will meet on Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30pm. Dennis and Lou are hosting this month of the continued study of "The Jeses Priorities" by Christopher Maricle. Many people talk about "following Jesus," but few take the time to understand what that means. We'll be looking at what Jesus did, what his priorities were, and how that can shape our lives.
»OGLBT Dinner The Older Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender (OGLBT) Group will meet on Friday, December 11th, 9:30am at Catalyst Coffee (3501 S. Shields, 223-9035); on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010, 6:00pm at Catalyst Coffee, coffee/dinner/drinks/game night); and on february 10th, 2010, 6:00pm at Avogadro's Number (605 South Mason Street, 493-5555, dinner/drinks) - reservations as "Katie" and "Lambda Community Center." Come and make new connections! For other questions,call Katie Stieber's private line, 224-6029 or email her at kstieber@fcgov.com.
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