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The Gathering Place Philly is a community space aimed at fostering an environment for creatives to share their art & music in an intimate setting.

TGP doubles as a living space. Therefore, our address is given via direct contact or invitation only

06/05/2024

"Now I can see that most of the problems that we consider to be 'blue vs red problems"....are just human problems".

Said by one of the guests at last week's Dinner & Discussion.

This was a really emotional D&D.

And at the end of the night, each person felt compelled to talk about how that night had brought a bit of personal healing to them.

For some, it was a step out of the isolation of their own home. And for others, it was restored hope that their voice could & would actually be heard.

I don't have any video snippets to post. I was taking it all in.

05/22/2024

Dinner and Discussion is back next week!

As always, we are looking to keep diversity of thought at the table. If you consider yourself a "right of center" or "independent" thinker, we'd like to reserve the last few seats for you.

Sign up here: www.thegatheringplacephilly.com/events

04/30/2024

➊ "Have you lost or blocked a friend over political/world views?"

➋ "Is religion man-made? Did man create God or did God create man?"

➌ "Is a death sentence more human than a life sentence?"

Just a few of my favorite questions from this past Dinner and Discussion.

(Sorry, we didn't put out sign-ups for this one. Had to get some people in from the wait-list).

Be on the lookout for sign ups in May!

03/26/2024

For our Faith-oriented community, inviting you to an evening of non-traditional reflection, prayer, worship and meditation on the cross. We hope you can join us. ♥️

RSVP for details at www.thegatheringplacephilly.com

02/23/2024

"The Shack" was not only shunned by secular media,.....it was boycotted nationally by a MAJORITY of churches.

And yet I know several secularists and believers who say "This movie changed the way I see the world".

I tend to believe that it's the instruments that are largely campaigned against by those in power,....that have the greatest potential to change the world.

It's not too late to sign up for tomorrow.

www.thegatheringplacephilly.com/events

02/20/2024

➊ "What is making you angry? What is giving you hope?"

➋ "Name 1 thing you've heard about either of the candidates that is likely propaganda?"

➌ "If a room is full of people who look different but all think the same, is it still diverse?"
....just some of our favorite questions from last Thursday.

You can check the comments ⬇️ for some of our favorite 30-60 sec snippets from the night.

Snippet #1 was a mic drop moment.

Ps. These videos were used with the consent of the participants speaking.

02/15/2024

‣ I pledge to be honest.

‣ I will do my best to humanize each individual at this table.

‣ I will do my best to listen before I speak.

‣ I will do my best to avoid interrupting another individual while they are speaking.

Dinner and Discussion in T minus 2 hours. Tonight, we're incorporating pledges before we crack open the first question

Lessgo!

02/08/2024

•Why do we Suffer?"
•Who decides Morality?"
•Is God cruel?"
•How do you forgive the unforgivable?"

If any of these questions have ever plagued your mind, this evening is for you.

"The Shack" is a wonderfully artistic & emotionally compelling exploration of grief, healing and spirituality.

Join us.

Seating is limited.

Sign up at www.thegatheringplacephilly.com/events

02/01/2024

"Brave Spaces" are hard to find.

So Here's one for you. ⬇️

Dinner & Discussion is back on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐛 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 @ 𝟕𝐩𝐦

• Free, just bring a dish
• 10 dinner guests only
• Meet new faces, make a new friend.
• Respectfully dialogue about all the "things" they tell us are taboo.

Before coming, write down your own question on a piece of paper. Then drop it on the hat when you arrive. We'll pull them anonymously as we eat.

Sign up at www.thegatheringplacephilly.com/events

(on mobile, scroll all the way down to the bottom)

01/18/2024

• "Maintain your space."

•"You possess 10 weapons on your body. Use them".

•"Every attacker can be easily injured in 5 spots."

•"Your voice is your secret weapon. Yell."

Our Self-Defense training course was.....INVALUABLE.

This is honestly something that EVERY woman needs, and we will definitely organize another one if there is enough interest.

Thanks to a brave women who participated 💪🏾

For a 30 sec video recap of a few women kicking b***y, check first comment below 🥋☺️👇🏾

12/21/2023

Self Defense Training spaces are now open!

The times they are are changing. And we think it is important for every woman to know the basics of what to do, in the face of a worst case scenario.

You can go here to sign up while spaces remain

Sign ups: www.thegatheringplacephilly.com/DOZ

12/18/2023

If there's such a thing as a "do-over" this was it. This was absolutely one of our BEST D&D's to date.

1. If someone is about to kill you, is it right or wrong to kill them first?

2. What is YOUR solution to the Middle Eastern conflict.

3. What is the best remedy for our failing school systems?

4. Do people ever truly heal from divorce?

Just a few of my favorite questions submitted.

Despite diverse perspectives, the general consensus was that if our 3 hour discussion could be given a national platform? We may very well solve every societal problem known to man 😅 🤷🏾‍♀️.

This D&D spurred the desire from a few of us to finally go LIVE. You can be on the lookout for a LIVESTREAM edition sometime in the New Year!

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