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the Hearts on Fire Spiritual Practices Covenants of PresenceBe fully present, extending and presuming welcome. Set aside the usual distractions of things undone from yesterday, things to do tomorrow. Welcome others into this story space and presume you are welcome as well.Listen Generously
Listen intently to what is said; listen to the feelings beneath the words. As Quaker Douglas Steere writes, “To listen another's soul into life, into a condition of disclosure and discovery, may be almost the greatest gift we can offer to another.”Author Your Story
We all have a story. Some might say, “I don't have a story” or “a story worth telling,” but you do, and the world is in need of hearing it. You are invited to claim authorship of your own story and learn to tell it to others so they might understand you, be inspired by you and discover what calls you to be who you are, do what you do or love what you love.We come as equals
We don't have the same gifts, limits, or experiences, but no person's gifts, limits or experiences are more or less important than another.No fixing
We are not here to set someone else straight, right a wrong, or provide therapy. We are here to witness God's presence and movement in the sacred stories and conversations we share.Turn to wonder
If you find yourself becoming judgmental or cynical, try turning to wonder: “I wonder why she shared that story or made those comments?” “I wonder what my reaction teaches me?” “I wonder what he's feeling right now?”Hold these stories with care
There are many people who will benefit from the stories they hear during our time together. Imagine hearing another as you would listen to scripture—attentively, mindfully, and open to the holy.Believe that it is possible for us to emerge from our time together refreshed, surprised and less burdened than when we came.
Expect that our work together can provide renewal, refreshment, and possibilities for what we can do together to create the future that is waiting to be born, and that seeds planted here will keep growing and flourish in the days ahead in service to God's church and renewing work in the world.

Hearts on Fire Community ValuesThe Hearts on Fire Platform is a place where we are welcomed, respected, supported, and nurtured to become closer to God and others. Therefore we take our values very seriously and ask our members to assent and abide by them:This is a space for Christian ministry. You do not have to be Christian - or a minister - to be part of this community, but we are oriented towards the Christian faith, and towards the support of ministry - lay and ordained. We come from different places - geographically, demographically, theologically. We do our utmost to encounter our differences with grace.This is a space to feel centered in who you are in God's sight.Please be kind. Disagreements are inevitable. The way we face them is intentional. Please speak for yourself clearly and kindly, and listen to others with the least judgment possible. Ask for forgiveness often.This is a space to feel affirmed and loved.Please respect others’ privacy. We will be engaging with our stories - often deeply personal - in this space. We will hold them carefully and not share them outside of this space without explicit permission.This is a space to feel positive about the human experience and about life.Please refrain from any aggressive behavior. This is a space for vulnerability. As such, we ask that everyone engage with care, even under vulnerable circumstances. No attacks, threats, name-calling or calling out will be tolerated here.This is a space to feel grateful and vitalized.Any content or member may be removed at any time at the discretion of the Hearts on Fire admins for violating our values in letter or spirit.

Terms of ServiceThese terms and conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the heartsonfirespiritualpractices.org website (referred to as the "Site") operated by Hearts on Fire Spiritual Practices, LLP (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Site.Intellectual Property
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We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer or device, and technical information about Users' means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system, the Internet service providers utilized, and other similar information.Web Browser Cookies
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