Faith Communities & The People’s Supper Toolkit

In times of heightened tension, division, and expressions of hate, faith and spiritual communities have a vital role to play in being stewards of resilience, collective courage, and creating braver space in the presence of difference. At the same time, faith communities – like any family – can also be places where we avoid hard conversations and discomfort, instead of leaning into vulnerability, risk, and the authentic relationships we need. Faith Matters Network’s very first initiative, The People’s Supper, provided an opportunity for communities from all religious traditions to do what they do best: bring people together for fellowship, renewal, good food, and the chance to go beneath the surface to explore the struggles and stories that make up our lives.

This resource is intended for members and leaders of faith communities who would like to make the most of The People’s Supper experience in their own neighborhood or city. Whether your community is 200 years old or was just founded last week, we hope that The People’s Supper can support you in forging better conversations and creating the authentic, grounded relationships we need in this political moment.

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The People’s Supper