ARE YOU WILLING TO LISTEN TO THE OTHER SIDE, AND ARE YOU WILLING TO
SPEAK TO THE OTHER SIDE WITH RESPECT?
Bridging the Political Divide: Listening and Understanding
Please join us for an interactive workshop that will bring together
Red (Republican/conservative-leaning) and Blue
(Democrat/liberal-leaning) citizens for structured conversations, with
a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and
persuading.
Goals:
* To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the
other side of the political divide.
* To seek out areas of common ground in addition to acknowledging
and respecting differences.
* To gain insights that might help to heal the increasing
polarization in our community and the nation.
Registration is required for this workshop.
Logistics: Participants will engage in small- and large-group
discussions with individuals of both the same and different political
persuasions. Participants must identify as “red”
(Republican/conservative-leaning) or “blue”
(Democratic/liberal-leaning).
We will strive for an equal balance of red and blue participants: 5 to
7 people on each side.
_Beverages and snacks will be available. Free-will donations will be
gratefully accepted. Participants can bring a brown-bag lunch._
Registrants signing up after the Participant list for their color is
full will be placed on the Observer/Alternate list.
Observers/Alternates will not participate in the discussions directly
but will have the opportunity to watch and listen throughout the
workshop, as well as to join the participants for conversations during
the break. Observers/Alternates should be prepared to step in and
participate in the event of last minute cancellations. Everyone who
signs up will receive a confirmation email.
For more information or questions, contact Ruth
(lundeworld@yahoo.com).
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