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.
This month we discuss Leaning Into Conflict.
The times we live in call for many of us to stand up to traditional power structures. For some people, this is a level of tension they are all too familiar with in their lives. For others, leaning into conflict can be new and scary, and but feels necessary right now to live up to their values. What do we think about leaning into the conflicts of our society? What level of comfort do we all have with this? What expectations do we have of others? How can we best support each other in the conflicts we face to create the world we want to live in?
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
*A "Pay What You Can" option will also be available as we all do what we can to weather through the COVID-19 shutdown.
Location:
Online via Zoom. We’ll send out the link shortly before the event to everyone who’s registered.
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
