National Week of Conversation 2023
April 17th-23rd
Living Room Conversations works to connect people across divides and within communities. We are not alone! There is a growing movement to “bridge divides” in our country. Our huge library of free, easy-to-use resources makes us a natural partner of the National Week of Conversation. All week we’ll be sharing tips and offering opportunities for you to join in. This is a great moment for you to add your voice to our collective story of connection amidst division.
What is National Week of Conversation?
National Week of Conversation was created for those exhausted by division and hatred. You’re invited to bring your passion for issues in an environment where you can be heard. We welcome all Americans, across our many differences, into conversations that can rekindle relationships and help us relearn how to be the “we” we know we can be.
How can I get involved?
Read.
Using bridging tools to improve workplace productivity and retention, Joan Blades, The Fulcrum
The power of libraries to connect communities, Annie Caplan and Christy Moran, The Fulcrum
What does a Living Room Conversation look like? Check out our LRC LIVE!: Building Better Communication below or view our entire library!
Watch.
Participate.
Living Room Conversations Events
The Kazm platform has Living Room Conversations anyone can join OR you can start your own.
The Political Courage Challenge
Starts with Us, part of the movement to foster critical thinking and constructive communication across our lines of difference, offers the Political Courage Challenge.
“This is an invitation to look deeply but kindly within yourself and work with others to fight the toxic division that’s tearing our country apart.”
Connecting Through Conversation Course
Starting May 1, 2023! Those wanting to grow their practice or deep dive into the power of conversation can now join our Connecting Through Conversation Course.
This course will prepare you to bring better conversation to all aspects of your personal and professional lives and better connect with others through conversation.
How can I get involved?
Read.
Using bridging tools to improve workplace productivity and retention, Joan Blades, The Fulcrum
The power of libraries to connect communities, Annie Caplan and Christy Moran, The Fulcrum
Watch.
What does a Living Room Conversation look like? Check out our LRC LIVE!: Building Better Communication below or view our entire library!
Participate.
Living Room Conversations Events
The Kazm platform has Living Room Conversations anyone can join OR you can start your own.
The Political Courage Challenge
Starts with Us, part of the movement to foster critical thinking and constructive communication across our lines of difference, offers the Political Courage Challenge.
“This is an invitation to look deeply but kindly within yourself and work with others to fight the toxic division that’s tearing our country apart.”
Connecting Through Conversation Course
Starting May 1, 2023! Those wanting to grow their practice or deep dive into the power of conversation can now join our Connecting Through Conversation Course.
This course will prepare you to bring better conversation to all aspects of your personal and professional lives and better connect with others through conversation.
How can I join the movement?
Bring Living Room Conversations to your Community
Living Room Conversations have been designed so that anyone willing to follow the guide can have a successful conversation!
Have a Dinner Party
There is something about having a conversation over a meal. Time and time again people tell us about great dinner conversations that they have had using Living Room Conversations. This tip sheet can help you use Living Room Conversations skills to practice loving and connecting with your family, even when you don’t like what they believe.
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Support our Work
We create conversations that connect you! All year long, we provide resources and opportunities for you to bring better conversations to your personal relationships, neighborhoods, and workplaces. You can support our work by:
- Giving a one-time donation
- Join our Patreon for as low as $3 a month to get access to exclusive resources and content!
- Tell us about your conversations– adding your voice to the work we’re doing directly helps support this larger movement of connecting across differences!
- Tell us why you think Living Room Conversations is important!
