Joan Blades THURSDAY | JANUARY 7, 2021 | 7:30-9:00 pm MST Political, generational, ideological, economic and religious differences are a huge problem in families, communities, and our nation. What can be done to get us to be “fellow” citizens again? Explore a simple and successful process you can follow to be part of the solution. [...]
Robert A. Rees MONDAY | DECEMBER 14, 2020 | 7:30-9:00 pm Few people I know have exemplified the healing power of Christ in word and deed as well as Bob Rees. Hear a devotional message by Bob and then explore as a group how Jesus has helped us and can help us heal the animosity among [...]
Rabbi Sam Spector TUESDAY | NOVEMBER 10 2020 | 7:30-9:00 pm Join Rabbi Sam Spector for a conversation about why he feels passionately about Black Lives and other minorities. Explore some of the challenges he is finding among members of his faith that Latter-Day Saints are also experiencing and how our histories can help those [...]
Jeff and Doug Christensen MONDAY | OCTOBER 26 2020 | 7:30-9:00 pm Explore with me how two well educated, thoughtful, good hearted brothers navigate their political differences. GATHERING AT: Your home or hang out of choice via Zoom. Thanks to Jana Spangler hosting us via Zoom. Below is some helpful info for being part of [...]
Sheriff Rosie Rivera THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 3 2020 | 7:30-9:00 pm What does policing look like from the vantage point of the Salt Lake County Sheriff, who is a race and gender minority? GATHERING AT: Your home or hang out of choice via Zoom. Thanks to Jana Spangler hosting us via Zoom. Below is some [...]
Rev. Dr. Fatimah S. Salleh THURSDAY | AUGUST 6 2020 | 7:30-9:00 pm How does faith—especially the Christian faith—intersect with themes of inequality and racial injustice? GATHERING AT: Your home or hang out of choice via Zoom. Jana Spangler will host us again. Thank you Jana. Below is some helpful info for being part of [...]
Jeanetta Williams, President of NAACP Utah Chapter and Shawn Newell, Vice President of NAACP Utah Chapter TUESDAY | JUNE 30 2020 | 7:00-8:30 pm In times of stress and upheaval it can be very helpful to get curious and listen. Jeanette and Shawn will share their thoughts and experiences living as Black people in a [...]
Kate MacLeod Tuesday | April 16, 2019 | 7:00-9:00 pm Earth Day is April 22. To celebrate this seminal 49 year old event, singer and activist, Kate MacLeod will help us appreciate the value of this earth and think about ways we can contribute to its health. Kate will share her experiences, approach, and some [...]
Andrea Smardon THURSDAY | February 7, 2019 | 7:00-9:00 pm Andrea will talk about lessons learned and questions still outstanding after producing KUER’s Next Door Strangers, a podcast about finding connection in a time of division. GATHERING AT: University of Utah, The A. Ray Olpin Union, Panorama Room East 200 S Central Campus Dr, Salt [...]
Reckoning with Jefferson: A Nationwide Conversation on Race, Religion, and the America We Want to Be | APRIL 10-14 Create or join virtual conversations about important topics that are affecting our country. You can do this in your own living room or connect via internet with small groups throughout the country. Living Room Conversations [...]