It’s still early in our rotation, and the Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) Committee hasn’t had a chance to implement any workshops just yet. But at our first quarterly meeting, we had a great discussion about something that’s been on a lot of people’s minds — what exactly is CPC? How is it different from Public Information (PI)? What does being a CPC committee member mean, and how do we get started?
We realized that before we can fully carry the message through CPC, we need to make sure we understand what it’s all about. The idea came up that by better educating ourselves, we could not only strengthen our own commitment but also attract more volunteers. What do you think? Sound like a good idea?
Lessons from Hosting a Workshop
When I took on my first district service position, I hosted a workshop about why general service is important. Honestly, I didn’t know much about the service structure at the time, or even why it mattered — but I didn’t let that stop me. I invited some amazing members who had a wealth of experience and wisdom to share. My job was simple: reserve the church, invite the people, and provide the food. The result? The workshop was a huge success, and a few attendees even said it was the best one they’d been to!
Funny enough, I can’t even remember everything we discussed that day. But I do remember the lesson I learned: the only real requirement for hosting a workshop is a desire to do it. Many people in our fellowship have a valuable service history even though they aren’t currently active. And then some are still trying to stay sober with only two legs of the stool. A workshop could be just what they need to discover a whole new dimension of service — or it could give someone the chance to share a perspective we haven’t heard yet. Sometimes, it’s just a great excuse to come together and connect.
All Aboard the CPC Magic School Bus!
So, what do you say? Let’s fire up the CPC Magic School Bus and take the show on the road! Let’s take chances, make mistakes, and get messy! We don’t have to be experts to host a successful workshop — we just need the willingness to make it happen. Together, we can explore new ways to carry the message, engage more members, and maybe even discover a few surprises along the way. Are you willing to host us?
Ready to get started? Let’s go! 🚍✨
~Sooz
