Finding Common Ground
Discussions are online via Zoom, on the third Thursday at 10:00am. Please see Robin Stauber for information.
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January 21 Discussion of MLK non-violence and civil disobedience documents from the King Center. We will also watch a video produced by the PBS News Hour on the Poor People’s Campaign which was conceived by MLK in 1968 and has gained momentum in the last several years.
February 18 A discussion of Gandhi and other peacemakers who saw non-violent resistance as a mechanism for change and greater equality.
March 18 Civility—what is it and can we accomplish it? A discussion of the idea of civility in human interactions.
April 15 Discussion of the idea of Restorative Justice as Howard Zehr describes in his book, Changing Lenses: Restorative Justice for Our Times.
May 20 Compassion-12 steps---Review of the Charter for Compassion as it relates to living a more compassionate life.
June 17 3 Practices—Dr. Helen Rose Ebaugh describes the technique for having meaningful conversations based on listening for understanding not agreement. Dr. Ebaugh will lead the group in a practice of this technique.
This group brings people together to discuss current and relevant topics in a respectful and informative manner considering each participants framework for understanding the world we live in. They meet on the third Tuesday each month at 10 am. Click on the Home button to get back to the main menu.
January 16 Family Constellations with Stephanie Richmond
February 20 Reviving the Gold Rule: a TED Talk featuring Karen Armstrong
March 19 Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of 3 Faiths by author Bruce Feiler
April 16 TBD
May 21 A Visit to Rodfei Shalom Synagogue with Rabbi Scheinberg
June 18 The Danger of a Single Story a TED Talk featuring Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi
July 16 Centering Prayer / Meditation with Jenny Russell
August 20 Emotional Intelligence by author Daniel Goleman
September 17 Building Bridges, Not Walls with Janis Fuchs (Celebrating International Day of Peace, Sept. 21)
October 15 A Visit to the Greek Orthodox Monastery
November 19 Books of Interest Group Discussion
This group brings people together to discuss current and relevant topics in a respectful and informative manner considering each participants framework for understanding the world we live in. They meet on the third Tuesday each month at 10 am. Click on the Home button to get back to the main menu.
January 17 Dr. Libbe Gray, PhD Feeding the Wrong Wolf: Ego, Habit and Fear
February 21 Joanna Stein-Strong, LPC How to Harmonize the Brain and Heart: How Biofeedback Reduces Stress
March 21 Daneshu Clarke Healing with Herbs—Native Plant Society
April 18 TBD The Ecumenical Center for Health and Wellness
May 16 Anne Stewart Freethinkers of Comfort (Off-site)
June 20 Bryden Moon Mission Tour in San Antonio (Off-site)
July 18 Mehmet Oguz Dialogue Institute of San Antonio
August 15 Hannah Murrah Human Trafficking / Slavery
September 19 Janis Fuchs Book Discussion: Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths
October 17 Sheriff Al Auxier Intersection of Law Enforcement and Mental Illness
November 21 Discussion: Books of Interest
December No meeting this month.
This group brings people together to discuss current and relevant topics in a respectful and informative manner considering each participants framework for understanding the world we live in. They meet on the third Tuesday each month at 10 am. Click on the Home button to get back to the main menu.
January 18 Dr. Helen Rose Ebaugh Reflections on Israel
February 15 Mary Woods Local Tourism Along the Hill Country Mile
March 15 Peggy Cuny Tour of Boerne's Kuhlmann-King House
April 19 Becky Benes How to Decrease Conflict Thinking
May 17 Mike Martin Field Trip to Islamic Center / Mosque of San Antonio
June 21 Hattie Allen Kendall County Women's Shelter
July 19 Terez Madrid Spiritual Intuitive / Life Coach
August 16 Jacob Nammar A Personal Perspective of a Palestinian born in Jerusalem
September 20 Anne Stewart Field Trip to Comfort: A History of Freethinkers
October 18 Bryden Moon San Antonio Missions Tour (a joint program with Magical History Tours)
November 15 Preparing for our End of Life (mentally/emotionally)
December 20 Christmas Party and Book Talk: Books We Loved This Year