You are invited and needed at this important moment of this community's life. Each year Gathering Ground joins to reflect together. Is our work complete? Are we called to continue? And if the group says yes, what are the most important values to carry into the coming year?

Your input is even more important with the transition of our founding Convener, Beth. In last week's newsletter, Beth shared the news that she will step out of the Convener role in January 2024. So our decision is different this year. Your honesty and perspectives are much needed to rightly assess our next steps. Please join in, either in real time or by sharing your thoughts.

If you can't join the Zoom that day, please contact us to share your reflection to add to our discernment by emailing GatherinGround.Seattle@gmail.com.

To join the conversation in real time, contact us to get the Zoom link by emailing GatherinGround.Seattle@gmail.com or calling 206-880-3641. If you cannot join at that time, please email us with your thoughts to add to our common reflection. The questions we invite you to respond to are:

• Is the work of this community complete? Is it needed?

• What are the most important things to bear in mind, either for a celebration of completion or to continue forward?

• What am I personally energized to be part of?

We look forward to joining together and listening to the wisdom of the community.