Meet Village
Making Local Connection Easy
Villages are community led, self-sustaining groups that promote connection and belonging
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WHAT SETS VILLAGE APART?
WHAT SETS VILLAGE APART?
Our purpose is to connect people locally
We hold space for people with different beliefs.
Villages gather regularly using a program that fosters meaningful conversations.
Villages are sustained by members sharing roles
AT A VILLAGE, WE SUPPORT WITH...
AT A VILLAGE, WE SUPPORT WITH...
Gatherings
Gatherings
Gathering Program: This is a structured yet flexible framework that allows spontaneity and organic flow. learn more
Regularly Occurring: Gatherings form the core of the Village practice, which is why they take place regularly.
4 Elements: Each Gathering includes Grounding, Acknowledgements, Community Connections, and Open Space.
Engagements
Engagements
Social Events: Connect with local community members in a relaxed, fun, enjoyable setting beyond the regular Gathering structure.
Open Leadership: Any Village member is welcome to lead or co-organize an event or activity of engagement.
Examples: Engagements can range from book clubs to a forest hike to movie nights.
Growth
Growth
Growing Villages: Our current project is to support people passionate about community to start a village where they live. learn more
Toolkit & Resources: Village Leads have access to resources that will help them start and maintain a Village.
Role-Taking: Villages encourage individual and community growth through role taking.
IN A GATHERING WE HAVE...
IN A GATHERING WE HAVE...
The Village Gathering Program
The Village Gathering Program
Grounding
Grounding
A moment to connect with yourself, settle into group soace and ease anxieties
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement
A moment for one member to collectively hold space for and think about an issue or value that is important to them.
Community Connections
Community Connections
Have 1:1 conversation with a new (or old) connection using a prompt
Open Space
Open Space
Smaller discussion groups around topics of members' choosing
VILLAGERS SAY
VILLAGERS SAY
Would you like to join a gathering? Interested in getting involved or starting your own Village?
Start a conversation with one of our volunteers!
We are looking forward to meeting you!
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