ReThink is an event series from the New Narrative focused on facilitated discussions about topics that don’t often get openly addressed; everything from sex, money, religion, to community-building, personal identity, and self-worth. The goal is to create an affirming space for discussion so all of us can operate with more knowledge, language, and solidarity as we tackle the difficult aspects of our lives.
For this month's theme we discuss Who To Trust?
A typical hallmark of a functioning society has traditionally been a set of trusted institutions or organizations that can filter and share important information about public safety, social norms, and the structure of other important institutions in society. To many of us, it probably feels like these institutions of trust are withering away right now. How do institutions in our world gain trust? How do they keep it? Is trust in American institutions truly eroding, or is this a reckoning long overdue? How would we like to think about trust going forward? What institutions would we give our highest regards, and what former bastions of trust could we see discarded?
ReThink follows a model similar to a “World Cafe.” Each event will feature a set of discussion tables with designated facilitators. The facilitators will guide the table through different discussion questions pertaining to the main topic. Attendees will split up and rotate around, spending approximately 20 minutes at each table, before rotating to the next one.
The hope is that by moving around and sharing ideas, a richer level of conversation and new connections will emerge. We’ll leave time at the end of the session to share thoughts, insights and potential next steps with the larger group too.
The event is open to the public but advance registration is greatly appreciated. Some of the discussions will be on sensitive topics and might not be appropriate for everybody. We ask that you exercise maturity and open-mindedness should you attend a ReThink event.
Schedule:
ReThink occurs every month. Please see our event calendar for specific dates.
Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Discussion begins at 7 p.m.
Rates:
$12 in advance
$20 at the door*
* Discounted ticket options are available for anybody experiencing financial hardship.
Location:
This event will be hosted online via Zoom. Advance registration is appreciated. We'll send out the link to everybody who registers shortly before the event begins.
If you’d like more info on the series, including how to suggest topics and volunteer as a facilitator, please see the website here: https://thenewnarrative.org/rethink
* Event themes, dates, and times are subject to change. We’re happy to provide a refund or credit if an event changes to a theme or time that no longer works for you.
