Evolutionary Council

Introduction to the Evolutionary Council Project and Conscious Conversations

The Evolutionary Council Project is an essential part of our Integral Ministry System, inspired by the transformative work of Rev. Dr. Gary Simmons. This initiative is designed to cultivate a culture of conscious conversations within our community — conversations that open hearts, expand minds, and guide us toward a deeper understanding of who we are as a spiritual community and what we are called to become.

At the core of the Evolutionary Council Project is the belief that through deep listening and honest sharing, we can tap into the collective wisdom of our congregation. This project invites us to engage in Conscious Conversations — conversations that honor diverse perspectives, explore our collective hopes and dreams, and help us discern the next steps in our evolutionary journey as a spiritual community.

Your Invitation to Participate

We believe that everyone’s voice matters, and we warmly invite you to engage in the Conscious Conversations process in one of two ways:

1. Be Interviewed: Share your heart, your experiences, and your vision for our community. In a one-on-one conversation, a trained member of our CC interview team will ask questions designed to draw out your unique perspective. This is a powerful opportunity to be heard and to contribute to the unfolding vision of our spiritual community.

2. Join the Interview Team: If you are someone who enjoys listening deeply and holding space for meaningful conversation, we invite you to serve as a member of our interview team. Team members receive guidance on how to conduct interviews that foster openness, curiosity, and mutual understanding. By facilitating these conversations, and being included through your own interview experience, you become an essential part of helping our community articulate its highest aspirations.

We hope you’ll join us in this sacred process of discovery and co-creation. Whether you offer your voice in an interview or your heart in service as an interviewer, you are a vital part of shaping the future of our spiritual community. Whichever path you choose, your participation is a gift to our community. Together, we are co-creating the future of our ministry.

To get involved, simply email margie@unityhawaii.org or sign-up on Sundays. We look forward to hearing your voice and walking this path together.