We invite stories that highlight the love, challenges, hope, kindness and courage of the human spirit, as experienced in community life. Stories must reflect the following values:

• A healthy community is a diverse community, including and welcoming everyone.
• One person has the potential to make a huge difference in the life of another. One person can empower the dreams and capabilities of another.
• Relationships are key to our growth. We need one another.
• We can contribute deeply to each other's lives through our presence.
• We can change lives through deep listening.
• There are times when all we can do is accompany one another through difficulties.
• We each have unique values and gifts to contribute.
• Actions showing the love of the human spirit transform both giver and receiver.
• People who have experienced adversity sometimes have incredible contributions to make to our own growth and to the growth of our community.

Awards for stories that most reflect the values of the IMAGINE Conference will be given at the Conference on April 19th. Storytellers who are to receive an award will be notified by April 10th '05.

Conference Committee members or judges will not comment on individual entries.