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’re going to discuss (Not) Following the Rules
No matter who you are, you have opinions about the different rules and laws we have in our society. Some are reasonable and just; others are unfair, discriminatory, and deserve to be disobeyed. The problem is, not all of us agree on which rules fall into which categories. For this theme, we’d like to explore the relationship we all have with rules and authority. How do we parse our relationships with rules and laws? How do we judge which laws we think are just vs unjust? What level of civil disobedience do we think is merited against an unjust law? What are we willing to do?
ReThink follows a model similar to a “World Cafe,” with adjustments for hosting the event online. We'll use the Zoom breakout room feature to smaller discussion groups, each with a designated facilitator. The facilitators will guide the group through different discussion questions pertaining to the main topic. Attendees will split up and rotate around, spending approximately 20 minutes in each group, 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 is also available for those experiencing financial hardship
Location:
This event will be hosted online via Zoom. We'll send out a link to join 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
