INSIDE STORY
BY SARAH BUTLAND
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ransforming is a constant in life; more so, it seems, in these past months as we face changes on a more frequent and impactful basis. It’s important to focus on the uplifting ways we can come together. Transformative Upbeat Conversations (or TUC Talks), inspired by the everpopular TED Talks, are bringing together local talents in our community and creating some pretty cool conversations. Neil Stephen, the founder of This Is Marketing, says “TUC Talks are for the thoughtful, open-minded, and intellectually curious person who enjoys learning about and considering perspectives other than their own. TUC Talks are for everyone but those who approach them with a desire to be surprised and enlightened tend to get the best experience.” Trinity United Church reached out to Stephen to develop a marketing plan for the church. This marketing initiative led to the development of Trinity’s new slogan “Have a Little Faith” and has evolved into a website address for the church www.havealittlefaith. ca. This statement makes two promises: faith is a part of what we do here and faith isn’t all we do here.
The North Shore
Lynne Sheridan, the recent chair of the committee, says this slogan fits as the events are “a liberal interpretation of all things biblical.” She explains that their mission goes well beyond an organized religion many attribute to a church, and reaches the community to deliver many programs to support groups or individuals in need. Both Sheridan and Stephen are part of the team that contributes to the growing success within the building, the community of New Glasgow, and beyond. “I was very humbled to be asked to speak. Pictou County is such a complex community of passionate advocates who are engaged and vocal. To be involved in TUC Talks is a treat because of the group of organizers and their passion,” Stephen says. “On a professional level, it means a lot to have the chance to explore in detail an area that I believe is very important to everyone’s future. To be part of TUC Talk is to have a hand in opening new ways of thinking and perspectives that can further the conversation around how to build a stronger and more resilient Pictou County.”
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