The Community Gathering
An effective, fun way for neighbors and friends to come together to create thriving, self-reliant communities.
The biggest problem with trying to make positive change is getting people involved. The combined aspects of the Community Gathering dissolves the obstacles to participation;, stamps out hopelessness and apathy; gets people excited; and empowers people to work together for a free, just society.
The Community Gathering combines fun, food, music, conversations and child care with a special way of having a town meeting called Open Space Technology which makes it easy for everyone attending to:
*Build friendships
*Share knowledge
*Strengthen neighborhoods and communities
*Effect positive change
*Be engaged in the job of “civilization building”
Some of the many things that will happen at a Community Gathering include:
*Meetups, Time Banking co-ops, and other already existing groups can use this as their meeting space.
*A diverse group of people will have a chance to network and cooperate, building trust and connection
*A shared vision and strategy for getting neighbors’ needs met will unfold
*People are empowered to get support to follow through with their passionate goals including things like starting a community garden, getting a neighborhood emergency plan together, elect accountable political candidates, taking care of their family, getting meaningful work, feeding the hungry, and caring for the environment
*Creating communication networks and connections outside the weekly gathering
*Classes of all kinds including reading, art, languages, communication, and grassroots activism
*Fun activities including dance, music, art and games
*On going work groups to help get projects going and enlist help.
Do you want to make a huge difference in your neighborhood and world? Help create an environment where people can effectively address things that matter most to them. Start a Community Gathering in your neighborhood!
For more information, contact Patricia at community_gathering@yahoo.com
Learn more and view a slide show here or at www.myspace.com/communitygathering
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