Dinner & Dialogue
“Bringing diverse community members together to share, listen & understand one another better”
These dinners are a wonderful way to hear each others’ stories & build community.
Guidelines for Dinners & Dialogues
No fundraising, political or organizational recruiting. Listen & share only.
Keep it simple so that it can easily be replicated.
Share a light meal in a home or meeting room where everyone can be heard & at no cost to the participants.
Host will either provide or coordinate the meal.
Start with a simple practice to settle body & mind.
Dialogue for up to 5 minutes each, without interruption or comment. A prompt question will be given ahead of time. Participants may use the question or say what they would like to share. They may also pass & simply listen.
participant feedback
“A safe and respectful group with whom you can share your thoughts and feelings ---and they listened and heard you. A wonderful atmosphere, especially in today's world.”
“Everyone has a story, but we hardly ever ask or stop to listen. Part of being kind is listening to others, and listening opens the doors to understanding. Lovely meeting and delicious dinner!”
“To be able to experience this meaningful connection with so many diverse people in one sitting was truly a special treat. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is willing to go beneath the surface to seek a deeper understanding of our fellow humans through the intentional sharing of life experiences.”
