Give Thanks
Let's say thanks. During this hour you'll have a chance to pick up the phone, write a text, write an email, etc. to say "thank you" to someone. Could be an author, family member, friend, business owner, teacher, etc.
Why? Practice saying "thank you" to brighten someone's day.
Let's put our gratitude into words and share them with someone who's had a positive impact on us. Could be something small and recent, or something big that happened years ago. The hope is that if we practice today, a bit more tomorrow, and so on we'll be masters of thankfulness in no time!
Research shows that when we express specific gratitude by acknowledging what someone did, the effort behind their actions, and how it meaningfully impacted us— we create powerful upward spirals of connection and trust.
What? Reflect, share, connect.
- 5min - Introduction.
- 10min - As a warm up we'll write a group thank you email to ________.
- 15min - Work on our own thank you letters.
(While everyone is working on their letters I'll send out our communal email.) - 10min - Check in with a partner.
- 15min - Continue or start another.
- 20min - Group sharing to close out.
- Porch time! A chance to connect with other participants on your way out the door.
When & Where?
You can park in our driveway or in front of any of our next door neighbors' yards. Please be careful not to block any driveways.
Enter through the front doors. Follow the signs to the fellowship hall in the back.
Who's invited?
You'll fit right in if...
- You believe that being neighborly (toward yourself and others) is a skill and you want to practice.
- You can avoid talking about money, religion, and politics for a few hours.
- You're excited to listen to and learn from the other people in the group without reacting or giving advice.
Can't attend? Here are some external groups and events you might like just as much...
