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Virtual Group Relations Gathering Heading Into the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Sunday, November 03, 2024, 2:45 PM - 7:00 PM EST
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Hello friends, neighbors and colleagues,

Presidential election years are significant -- not only in terms of the votes cast, candidates elected, and policies enacted at the end of the cycle, but also with regard to the ways that people think and talk together, and treat one another, in relation to the issues of focus that emerge. 

As the 2024 presidential election cycle is happening, how might we clarify the collective experience of the U.S. so that this increased awareness can best inform our conversations, decisions and actions, to most optimally contribute to the overall well-being of our communities, regions, and country? 

On March 1 & 2, Florida collaborators hosted a virtual Group Relations gathering to explore this question during the week when many primary elections were held in states throughout the nation. 

On Sunday, November 3, a follow up virtual Group Relations gathering will again explore the question – now eight months later, and two days before election night. 

AGENDA:  The design of the gathering is as follows:

2:45 – 3:00:     Getting Set Up & Situated on Zoom

3:00 – 3:30:     Gathering Opening

3:30 – 4:15:     Story Sharing

4:15 – 4:30:     Break & Individual Reflection

4:30 – 5:15:     Experiential Sharing  

5:15 – 5:30:     Break & Individual Reflection

5:30 – 6:15:     Reflection & Sensemaking

6:15 – 6:45:     Activation / Restoration & Healing (if needed)

6:45 – 7:00:     Farewells

Please see the attached brochure from the initial Group Relations gathering in March for descriptions of the various components of the design.

COST:  There is no fee required and no one will be paid to participate in the gathering, including facilitators. 

Because participation requires each of us to bring our full selves to the gathering, please consider whether you feel emotionally up to it at this time. There will be other opportunities in the future, so if your sense is that now is not a good timetrust your wisdom. 

REGISTRATION:  To participate, please register by November 1 at https://tinyurl.com/GRGathering-Nov3