social justice

What Does It Mean to Change the Narrative?

What Does It Mean to Change the Narrative?

We’ve recently revamped the Mission statement for The New Narrative and are in our last of three posts going more in depth into the three pillars of the new mission statement; Build Community, Discover Ourselves, & Change the Narrative. We’ll wrap up the series with Change the Narrative.

What Does It Mean to Discover Ourselves?

What Does It Mean to Discover Ourselves?

We’ve recently revamped the Mission statement for The New Narrative and are in our second of three posts going more in depth into each of the three pillars of the new mission statement, which are Build Community, Discover Ourselves, & Change the Narrative. In this first post we’ll share more about Discover Ourselves.

What Does It Mean to Build Community?

What Does It Mean to Build Community?

We’ve recently revamped the Mission statement for The New Narrative and want to use the next three posts to go more in depth into each of the three pillars of the new mission statement, which are Build Community, Discover Ourselves, & Change the Narrative. In this first post we’ll start with Build Community.

Real Change Starts With Us

Real Change Starts With Us

The work we do focuses on connecting with ourselves and others, to form the relationships that bring true meaning and fulfillment into our lives. We work to rewrite the stories that have kept us small and in opposition to others, and replace them with “new narratives” that connect us with ourselves, each other, and the wider world around us.

Can Community Building Create Social Change?

Can Community Building Create Social Change?

We have a new vision for the New Narrative. That vision is for a community actively learning and working together to make our world more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

Discover Ourselves, Build Community, Change the Narrative

Discover Ourselves, Build Community, Change the Narrative

We’ve decided that it’s time for The New Narrative to develop a new mission, one that builds upon everything that’s been gained, but to also chart an ambitious path forward and bring something new to the community.

What Kind of Community Can We Create?

What Kind of Community Can We Create?

The New Narrative took a break for most of the pandemic, but now that things are opening up again we’re getting ready to relaunch the program--but with some changes.

Creating a More Equitable World

Creating a More Equitable World

Ever since the George Floyd murder and the Black Lives Matter protests began a couple of weeks ago, I’ve certainly gone through my own process of better understanding my part in systematic racism, how I can do better going forward, and how I intend to personally react to the situation now. While I’m working through all that for myself, I also have another set of questions about how The New Narrative should respond to what’s going on too. I’d love to open up a discussion on this with anybody who has thoughts to share.