Thrive East Bay | Sunday, November 8th | Belonging
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Please join Thrive East Bay on Sunday, November 8th as we explore the theme of Belonging!
Thrive East Bay is a community for people of all ages and backgrounds who are committed to transforming our lives, communities, and world. As an alternative to other faith community models, we are innovating a new kind of community that is informed by modern science and ancient wisdom, infused with a deep sense of purpose and interconnectedness, and focused on social change. We welcome people of all beliefs and non-beliefs on the journey toward personal growth, shared learning, and collective action.
Join us for this monthly Sunday event where you'll have the opportunity to connect with a diverse and inspiring group of people, be uplifted by music and singing, and experience the power of community in service to a world that works for all.
When: Sunday, November 8th from 10:30am - 12:30pm (please arrive on time!)
Where: Oakstop in downtown Oakland
1721 Broadway #201
Oakland, CA 94612
(right next to the 12th Street Bart station)
Theme: Belonging
Co-Hosts: Cherine Badawi & Steve Ma
Song Leader: Vernon Bush, Musician, Vocalist in the Glide Ensemble Choir, and Founder of Voice-Church
Speaker: john a. powell, Director of the Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society and author of Racing To Justice
Cost: You are invited to contribute whatever you feel called to and are able to. To help us cover our costs, we suggest a contribution of $15 - $30. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Please RSVP here if you're able to attend. You are welcome to invite your family and friends. Please keep in mind that we are building an intentionally diverse community of people from many races, sexual preferences, gender identities, physical abilities, income ranges, and ages.
Childcare: Please bring your little ones! If you would like a spot for your child, please let us know at thriveeastbay@gmail.com so we can plan accordingly.
Volunteers: We are seeking volunteers to help with the set-up and break-down of this event. If you are available to arrive early or stay late, please let us know at thriveeastbay@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you!
In partnership,
the Thrive East Bay Team
Organizer Thrive Network / Thrive East Bay
Organizer of Thrive East Bay | Sunday, November 8th | Belonging
Thrive is a community, network and movement building Beloved Community for these times. We bring people together at the intersections of meaning, belonging, the arts and social change. Started in Oakland, CA as Thrive East Bay, we have also grown into the Thrive Network as we work to build a world of love and belonging where everyone thrives
We are guided by the following core principles:
- Thriving Lives - We support each other in overcoming personal challenges and injustice, and creating lives filled with purpose, joy, and creative expression.
- Love in Action - We let love guide us toward compassion, gratitude, empathy, and community among diverse groups of people.
- Shared Learning & Practice - We seek to deepen our understanding of the world through conversations and critical inquiry, and to grow together through transformative practices and action.
- Systemic Change - We unite to build equitable systems where we can flourish as individuals, as communities, and as a planet.
Learn more at Thrive Network.
