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Common Tables

      

     Common Tables form the heart and soul of WIN. These monthly bring-your-lunch discussions include six to eight women of various faiths (and matching schedules!) to explore challenging topics of interest to all. The breaking-bread and bonding conversations take place on a rotating basis at the homes of members who wish to host. Each host  provides beverages, dessert and a welcoming atmosphere. Here is where assumptions and stereotypes begin to fall away, while learning and understanding come into sharper focus. While the conversations are serious, laughter abounds and close friendships are formed. Political topics are not permitted. 


     Recent topics chosen by Common Tables include:

  • Can clergy be forgiven?: Our expectations vs. challenges today’s clergy face
  • Three generations of faith: How the religious practices of your parents, you and your children have remained steadfast or changed
  • Winter holidays: Sharing traditions (recipes welcomed!) about the what, how and why of our families’ celebrations
  • How is Covid affecting your place of worship and you? The challenge of isolation for faith groups and individuals
  • How does hope connect with your belief system? How is hope different from expectations and wishes?
  • Is Santa secular? The relationship between the religious majority and minority faiths during Christmas in America 
  • The Architecture of Faith: Does the physical environment matter? Praying in Nature or indoors, sanctuary size/shape/decor…

     New ideas are welcomed at every meeting. Moreover, new Common Tables are formed as new members arrive.

Common Tables meeting regularly now:

TUESDAY TABLE

Third Tuesday of the Month, 11:30 A.M.

     We all look forward to our monthly meetings and cherish our time together discussing topics close to our hearts. We begin with a mini-life update–how is everyone doing? Then we dive into the subject and our bag lunches. Sometimes (OK, often!) the conversation meanders beyond the confines of the original question, but the path always leads in meaningful directions. Past topics have ranged from the gastronomic (traditional holiday foods from our ethnic roots) to the holy, including the view of Redemption across our various religions. We emerge satiated and fulfilled both physically and spiritually. And we have fun! 

THURSDAY TABLE

Third Thursday of the Month, 12:00 P.M.

      Our table enjoys lively and thought-provoking topics chosen by the host of the month. Recent topics include: "Did God create man or did man create God? " and "How does your faith help you during hard times?" Each Common Table contains a group of women of various faiths who trust and hear each other without judgment. In a short time, we become quite close and savor these friendships. 

FRIDAY TABLE

Second Friday of the Month, 12:30 P.M.

       Facilitators for our group, who choose the topic of the month, are selected alphabetically. One week prior to our meeting, they send their discussion subject to all members of the group so we have time to prepare. 


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