Dialogue Series
Dialogue leads to connection, which leads to trust, which leads to engagement and in so doing, removes the obstacles that obscure our humanity. -Inspired by Seth Godin
The first step in becoming a member of We the People Warwick (WTPW) is to take part in our level 1 dialogue series which is designed to engage participants in activities that build trust, lead to respectful conversation, give voice to community issues, and provide an opportunity to take coordinated action. Dialogue series are typically made available twice a year. Please consider participating!
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We the People Warwick - Winter 2025 Dialogue Series - Sign up and join us!
Who: Free to all Town of Warwick residents
What: Facilitated small group discussions held over four, 2-hour evening sessions via Zoom
When: Wednesdays, January 15, 22, 29 and Thursday, February 6 ~ 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Wherever! via Zoom
Why: By engaging in the practice of respectful dialogue, we can co-create a stronger, more connected community for all of us
How: Sign up is complete; we are at capacity. Check back soon for our next offering!
Please note that space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
WTPW’s Dialogue Series Further Explained
Toward a More Connected Community
Our Level 1 Dialogue Series utilizes:
Essential Partners’ Reflective Structured Dialogue (RSD) framework
Elements of the discussion guide, Toward a More Perfect Union in An Age of Diversity from Everyday Democracy, a national leader in civic participation and community change, and
Activity elements from Braver Angels, whose goal, in part, "is not to change people's views of issues, but to change their views of each other."
Each of the four sessions of our Dialogue Series is focused on a theme and structured to create group experiences that help us see those who are different, not through the lens of a label, but as human beings with many stories. The themes are:
Who Are We? Our Many Stories
Beyond the Label: Examining Stereotypes
Bonds and Boundaries: What Ties Us Together?
Making a Difference: What Can We Do to Build a Stronger Community?
Led by trained peer facilitators, the series progresses using a variety of exercises to teach participants strategies for improved communication and finding common ground. Incorporating content and activities from Essential Partners, Everyday Democracy and Braver Angels helps WTPW achieve its goal to build relationships across differences, reduce polarization, deepen belonging, and create more inclusive, dynamic, collaborative cultures in the spaces where people live, work, worship, and learn.
While the dates and times vary, each dialogue series involves small groups of 8-10 people meeting for a total of about eight hours spread out over either two or four days and multiple weeks.
Following the dialogue series, participants are introduced to our WTPW Action Teams and their current community initiatives. Participants are asked to consider whether any of the Action Teams' missions resonate and align with work they'd like to be a part of on an ongoing basis in pursuit of WTPW's goal to find common ground and a sense of belonging among all people of our community.