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Reconciliation Team
Reconcilliation Style Workshop – September 15th
WHAT: This interactive workshop explores and identifies different styles people use in conflict situations.
There will be a discussion of the appropriate application of each style. Participants will identify their own tendencies and preferred styles for dealing with conflicts.
REGISTRATION: Call the church office – 330-725-4559 to register by September 10th to reserve your copy of the text, “Discover Your Conflict Style” by Spead B. Leas
COST: $7.50 at the door.
WHY: It seems that everyone today experiences conflict in their lives – at home, places of business, in their neighborhoods,
communities and more. Sometimes events that begin as minor disagreements explode into major conflicts that
can destroy relationships and cause widespread suffering and division.
But conflict doesn’t have to rip us apart. When we understand our own reactions and those of others, it’s possible
that conflicts can provide better solutions to problems, build bridges between people and strengthen existing relationships.
WHO: This short, 90-minute workshop provides insights into the nature of conflict and is recommended for anyone
dealing with groups of people. Leaders of teams in business, churches, education, service organizations and other groups
will find self-discovery and possible tools which will be useful when conflict inevitably occurs.
LEADER: Workshop will be conducted by the Reverend D. Gene Kraus, an ordained UCC interim minister and member of Medina United Church of Christ, Congregational. He is a congregational consultant and has extensive experience managing conflict in churches and teaching reconciliation skills.
June 16, 2011 Meeting Summary
Reconciliation Team
“Discovering Your Reconciliation Style” Workshop:
Feedback from the June 11 workshop was positive. The workshop helped 13 participants discover their own style of dealing with conflict while learning about other styles and approaches. Everyone was engaged in the lively discussion. The workshop will be repeated prior to the “Managing Conflict” Training.
“Managing Conflict” Training:
The Team scheduled “Managing Conflict,” an in-depth, four session training program for the fall. Participants will learn and strengthen their conflict management skills. Individuals will be able to help others “fight fair” and minimize the damage conflict can cause. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the “Discovering Your Reconciliation Style” workshop prior to the training.
Book Study:
The team is exploring the possibility of sponsoring a non-fiction book group related to relationship challenges, problem solving, getting along with others and various conflict management subjects.
Workshop and Training Schedule:
All workshops and training events will be held on Thursday from 7-8:30 pm
Sep 15th Discovering Your Reconciliation Style (Repeat)
Oct 6th Managing Conflict I
Oct 20th Managing Conflict II
Nov 3rd Managing Conflict III
Nov 17th Managing Conflict IV
Reconciliation Team
June 16, 2011
“Discovering Your Reconciliation Style” Workshop:
Feedback from the June 11 workshop was positive. The workshop helped 13 participants discover their own style of dealing with conflict while learning about other styles and approaches. Everyone was engaged in the lively discussion. The workshop will be repeated prior to the “Managing Conflict” Training.
“Managing Conflict” Training:
The Team scheduled “Managing Conflict,” an in-depth, four session training program for the fall. Participants will learn and strengthen their conflict management skills. Individuals will be able to help others “fight fair” and minimize the damage conflict can cause. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the “Discovering Your Reconciliation Style” workshop prior to the training.
Book Study:
The team is exploring the possibility of sponsoring a non-fiction book group related to relationship challenges, problem solving, getting along with others and various conflict management subjects.
Workshop and Training Schedule:
All workshops and training events will be held on Thursday from 7-8:30 pm
Sep 15th Discovering Your Reconciliation Style (Repeat)
Oct 6th Managing Conflict I
Oct 20th Managing Conflict II
Nov 3rd Managing Conflict III
Nov 17th Managing Conflict IV
Reconciliation Workshop – June 11, 2011
Discover Your
Reconciliation Style
Conflict is all around us: in our homes, our church, our community, our nation and world. We constantly find ourselves in situations calling for reconciliation, but do we have what it takes to manage conflict and bring reconciliation?