• Villages are sustained by members sharing roles

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

A moment to connect with yourself, settle into group space, and ease anxieties

A moment for one member to collectively hold space for and think about an issue or value that is important to them. 

3 moments to have a 1:1 conversation with a new (or old) connection using a few prompts

Smaller discussion groups around topics of members' choosing