Vision for Meeting purpose/work/mission For what purpose does our Meeting exist? What is Spirit leading us to be and become? What is the work that needs to be done and what kind of space do we need to accomplish this? Aesthetics What does a meeting space that evokes connection with Spirit and community look and feel like? What do we need in our surroundings to center down and reach that place of deep Silence, inner Light and Presence? Ecological concerns What type of meeting place is consistent with our values of care for the earth? Proximity to those we serve Who do we serve and what location is best suited to reach them? Visibility/accessibility How can our choice of meeting space make our presence known in the wider community? What potential barriers to participation exist and how can our choice of meeting space remove them? Economics What resources do we have to create a meeting space that meets these needs and desires? How do we make the best use of these resources? Balance What are our most cherished and essential values? What is of utmost priority for us? What can we afford to sacrifice? How can we act from faith rather than fear?