RCND is who and how we gather. We've gathered first and longest in simple practices of community.
OVER LUNCH AND IN CIRCLE, EVERY SINGLE MONTH:
We strengthen community by simply "being with." We hone compassion and courage by making room for our neighbors' stories. We nurture space for trust, amidst the realities of healing and harm.
EVERY BODY IS WELCOME.
Community Luncheon Roundtables
When: 4th Thursdays, Noon to 1:00 pm Where: Fellowship Hall of the annex building Elizabeth Street UMC 1209 N. Elizabeth St. Durham, NC
A typical luncheon draws a diverse group of 40–60 folks representing Durham’s civic institutions, neighborhoods, congregations, and non-profits. A list of recent roundtable topics is here.
Community Circles / Circulo Communitario
When: 3rd Mondays, 7:00 to 8:30 pm [En Español] 3rd Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:30 am [In English] 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 to 11:30 am [In English] Where: In-Person - RCND Offices (1209 N. Elizabeth Street) Remotely - Via Zoom [Circle locations rotate monthly. Check event calendar for details.]
Community Circles engage 30–40 folks each month in the simple practice of listening and sharing in circle. Each month's circles center on a common theme designed to deepen our communal understanding of the values we share (e.g. respect, belonging, compassion, responsibility).