Because the [[SolSeedMovement]] has [[JoiningTheMovement|members]] who live in widely separated locations, many of its "meetings" are by phone. Notes taken during some of these calls can be found at [[Group Experiences#SolSeedCalls]]. Here is a description of the different types of call and how you can get involved:
== Online Work Bees ==
'''What:''' Discussing and working on the current major projects of the [[SolSeedMovement]] (ex. event planning, book writing, choosing sites and architects for the [[SolSeedVillage]]).
'''When:''' Thursdays at 6:30-7:30 PM Pacific, and Sundays at 5:30-6:30 PM Pacific, with occasional variations.
'''Who:''' Currently just [[Brandon]], [[Ben]], [[Eric]], and [[Shawn]].
'''How:''' We've been using Skype group video calls. We can also connect people with audio only if desired. Contact [[Brandon]] if you'd like to be included. Also, we use [http://thesanders.us/SolSeed EtherPad] to take notes and post them to [[Group Experiences#SolSeedCalls]].
== [[Weekly Service Calls]] ==
'''What:''' These are [[SolSeed Services]] for the core [[SolSeedMembership]]. They are very short, generally no more than 15 minutes, and provide a way to frequently reconnect and use spiritual practice to reaffirm our commitment to each other, to [[action]], and to [[The Destiny]].
'''When:''' Saturdays at 9:00 AM Pacific time, with occasional variations.
'''Who:''' Each service has a leader who prepares the content and guides the service, currently rotating among [[Brandon]], [[Shelley]],[[Ben]], and [[Eric]]. Anyone can participate, but please contact [[Shelley]] if you want to be included.
'''How:''' We've been using Skype group video calls. We could also connect people with audio only if desired. We ask that each participant bring a candle and matches, as well as various other supplies depending on the [[Liturgical Seasons|time of year]].
== Book Group (dormant) ==
'''What:''' We take turns selecting books, then read through a chunk of the book every week and discuss whatever interested us most about it on a conference call. Books we've selected so far include:
* ''[[The Untethered Soul]]'' by Michael A. Singer (call notes available at [[Group Experiences#SolSeedCalls]])
* ''Parable of the Sower'' by [[Octavia Butler]]
* ''The Power of Myth'' by Joseph Campbell (transcript of Bill Moyers interviewing him)
* ''Evening Is the Whole Day'' by Preeta Samarasan
'''When:''' Sundays at 7-8 PM Pacific (10-11 PM Eastern).
'''Who:''' [[Brandon]], [[Shelley]], [[Ben]], [[Mark]], and [[Kim Edwards|Kim]].
'''How:''' Call 1-218-936-4700 and enter 815066# as the access code.
== [[Peer Coaching Triads]] (dormant) ==
'''What:''' A sort of mini-support group system invented by [[Ted]], where participants take turns being the Coach, Client, and Observer. Each person will play each role once during a roughly one-hour-long call.
* The Coach's job is to make the 7-to-12-minute session "all about the client" and try to ask questions that help the Client to help him/herself progress on whatever issue they wanted to talk about. (Sometimes the topic is a positive event in the Client's life, in which case the Coach's role becomes less clear.)
* The Client's job is to be creative, resourceful, and whole, and to pick a topic that is the most important thing for him/her to talk about at the time of the call.
* The Observer's job is to silently listen to the conversation and then give his/her opinions afterward about how well the Coach did, along with any suggestions for improvement.
'''When:''' Varies depending on the triad.
'''Who:'''
Triads from the second run (starting in January 2010) include:
* John, Lyric, and [[Brandon]]
* Heather, [[Mark]], and [[Shelley]]
* [[Ben]], [[Regula]], and Meg
* [[Ted]], [[Kim]], and [[Shelley]]
** Shelley says: if we have another volunteer to participate, I will yield this spot, as I'm in two triads at the moment!!
Triads from the late 2009 trial run included:
* [[Brandon]], [[Ben]], and [[Ted]]
* [[Shelley]], [[Bonnie Sanders|Bonnie]], and Meg
* [[Mark]], [[User:RegulaFrey|Regula]], and [[Kim Edwards|Kim]]
'''How''': Contact [[Special:EmailUser/Shelley_Schoepflin_Sanders|Shelley]] if you wish to form a new triad. Some participants meet in person, others are able to use a two-way phone or Skype conversation, and others must find a way to do a three-way call.