This year, as we have been exploring how we weave the tangled threads of irreconcilable differences, we continue to be challenged to bring people together in the face of seemingly intractable positions. Conversations around racial justice, mask wearing and vaccinations, climate change, voting rights in the United States, and the kinds of investments we need to make in our communities continue to polarize people.

Our guest speakers have helped each of us to examine our values, beliefs, our willingness to look at ourselves as leaders, and our capacity to let go and forgive both ourselves and others. We’ve listened and participated in these conversations through the lens of change agents—people committed to creating a world that works for everyone.

So what have we learned this year and how can we leverage these insights into new actions and behaviors to support our commitment to creating heaven on earth.

It’s time to glean the wisdom of this group and provide a space for people to authentically share what’s up with them. So bring your stories of success—what’s worked, resources and tools that have made a difference and any wisdom you are inspired to share. Also bring your challenges and let the group support you with new ideas and perspectives.

Andy, Beth, and Susan will share what has been emerging for each of them to set the tone. Then… we will make some space for deeper discussion in small groups to explore these questions:

This session is for you—to meet and support you wherever you are and learn from each other. We all have significant goals and aspirations as change agents, it’s important that we know there are others who love and support us.

We hope you can join us for this special Gathering. No method, no guru, just you and I in the garden, sharing our emerging stories. (Apologies to Van Morrison)