Being Alive Here and Now
Community Discussion
Sunday, August 17 | 4:00–6:00 pm
Friends Meeting House
4312 SE Stark, Room 12
All are welcome, fully accessible.
Six months into this disturbing new era, guardrails of our democracy are crumbling. Rash attacks on marginalized communities and civil liberties, on education, the environment, and our form of government (however imperfect), are eroding trust and community bonds. They are undermining economies and global relations and disempowering the people.
These Community Discussions are thoughtful opportunities to breathe together, acknowledge the losses, and how deeply they affect us. We emphasize the principles of peaceful resistance and engaged nonviolence, supporting compassion, creativity, and courage in a difficult time. In dialogue, we find our own truth and our own work in this this moment. And we find resilience and stability in community.
The conversations are thoughtful, heartening, open to anyone rattled by the chaos and suffering in this volatile time. The conversations cross-fertilize our perspectives and strengthen our capacities, creativity, and possibilities. Our courage, talents, and intentions will be our strongest assets in the work ahead.
Within a light framework, everyone is welcome to contribute, listen and learn. Right actions emerge so we can all hold up our piece of the sky in our communities, and in connections that ripple far beyond local boundaries. Please join us!
Please note: We’ll have light snacks and sweets, but this is not a potluck since we won’t have use of a kitchen (feel free to bring a little something if you feel inspired).
Questions? Please contact us.
Optional donations to help cover the rental costs of our community programs are appreciated. Cash or checks can be dropped in the bowl or jar at the event, or made online. Generosity keeps the wheel turning.
Living Earth is a 501(c)(3) social benefit organization, IRS # 93-1331068. Contributions are tax deductible per IRS rules. We welcome you to give what you can to support these gatherings.