Cohousing-L Mailing List: Sociocracy for UUs: New Events from the SoFA–UU Partnership

[Neil Planchon (nplanchon]

Hello and greetings from Oakland, CA!

As a UU (Unitarian Universalist) and a community member active in SoFA's 
(Sociocracy for All) Intentional Communities and Learning Journey circles, I 
was excited to contribute to a this project! Here is more...

Sociocracy for All (SoFA) and Unitarian Universalist leaders have been building 
a partnership over the past while - hosting conversations, trainings, and 
events together. That work has now grown into two upcoming events, and we'd 
love for you to join and help spread the word to your congregation, neighbors, 
and networks.



Register for Event 1 or learn more about the project:

https://www.sociocracyforall.org/unitarian-universalist-sociocracy/

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EVENT 1 - Shared Power, Shared Purpose: An Introduction to Sociocracy for UUs

Making Decisions that Make a Difference

Hosted by Rev. Renee Ruchotzke (UU Consultant) and Rev. Sarah Prickett 
(Northwoods UU Church)

An introductory session for UU leaders, staff, and congregants curious about 
consent-based, shared-power governance. No prior experience needed - we'll 
cover the basics of sociocracy, hear real examples from UU settings, and leave 
with ideas for what this could look like in your own community.

All are welcome - no prior experience needed

Tuesday, September 22

Times:

Pacific: 4:00-5:30pm

Mountain: 5:00-6:30pm

Central: 6:00-7:30pm

Eastern: 7:00-8:30pm



Register / more info:

https://www.sociocracyforall.org/unitarian-universalist-sociocracy/

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EVENT 2 - Practicing Shared Decision-Making: A Six-Session Facilitator Workshop

Governance as Spiritual Practice

Dates to be announced - we'll follow up with details as soon as they're 
confirmed.

Moving from understanding sociocracy to practicing it. This six-session 
workshop builds core facilitation skills - running consent-based meetings, 
holding rounds, handling objections, and selecting roles and leaders by consent 
- while exploring how governance can become part of shared ministry and 
anti-oppression work.

Best suited for those with some prior exposure to sociocracy.

More info coming soon - stay tuned via the project page above.

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PLEASE SHARE!

Feel free to forward this to your congregation, neighbors, or anyone curious 
about consent-based governance. The introductory session is a great entry point 
- no experience required.

If you’d like to get in touch with me you and email neil [at] 
sociocracyforall.org



In community,
Neil Planchon

Cohousing Research Network (CRN) - Executive Director
Cohousing Association (CohoUS) - Former Board/Staff Member, Advocate
Swan's Market Cohousing, Oakland CA - Founding Member
Sociocracy For All (SoFA) - Intentional Community (IC) and Learning Journey 
circles
CiviCRM Community Council - Ambassador