Resources
THE SCIENCE BEHIND VILLAGE
Forget marriage – if you really want to be happy, spend more time with strangers
Nothing lifts morale more reliably than talking to lots of casual acquaintances. Or, as Harvard researchers call them, ‘weak ties’.
A study conducted by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNS) demonstrate a strong link between social connection and well-being: Happier people tend to spend more time with others, and people experience greater happiness while socially engaged.
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A Call to Connection: Rediscovering the Transformative Power of Relationships
As we navigate the realities of a global pandemic, economic crisis, and racial justice reckoning, we face a deeper challenge that’s harder to see, and yet lies at the heart of all others—a crisis of connection.
Despite our desire for connection and belonging, more and more Americans are living in isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and fear. And our economic, political, and social systems keep pushing us further apart—eroding our faith in our institutions and each other.
Over the past decade, work at Einhorn Collaborative has demonstrated how vital nurturing, trusting relationships are not only to weathering this storm, but also to reweaving our social fabric, together.
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THE GATHERING TIMELINE
ROLE GUIDE
It takes a village to run a Village! Anyone can take on Participant Roles, Gathering Roles and Village Roles.
Host & Co-host
Leads our gathering, introduces each component, watches timing, and welcomes and engages participants
Acknowledge Lead
Presents a topic related to injustice to raise awareness which may include stories, statistics, and/or actions
Grounding Guide
Leads a short practice that allows for relaxation and preparation to engage
Zoom Director
Controls the creation of breakout groups for community connections and open space conversations
Cafe Host
Welcomes visitors as they arrive and invites participants to share something creative
Lounge Host
Offers breakout rooms, invites quieter members to share a highlight and accompanies visitors if they choose to stay
VILLAGE COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
Our Village Community has outlined certain expectations from each member and therefore we agree to these rights and responsibiltities.
Please take a moment to be informed of our agreement.
