“The Common Thread” is a metaphor for the individual stories, faiths, and backgrounds that make up our community. Rather than a finished tapestry, we view our community as a work in progress where many hands weave together diverse threads to create a collective piece. Each thread plays a unique and necessary role in making the whole tapestry come to life.

Our goal, through the collaborative panel, Q& panel, breakout sessions, and dinner dialogue is to help students learn how to deeply listen to and value one another’s stories in a world that often feels divided. We hope to share how conflict is not a bad thing but an opportunity to learn and understand how we can leverage both our similarities and differences for the betterment of our common world. We aim to provide tangible skills and stories that foster a sense of shared hope. By offering practical training in dialogue and other modes of expression and communication, we will empower students to step back into their communities and their futures as active weavers of peace and understanding—the common thread!

This event will take place at Clairmont Presbyterian Church 1994 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033 from 3:00-7:00 pm. Registration information coming soon. We hope to see you there!