SRQ Connects

SRQ Connects Ferrier says the World Café is a simple way to inspire conversations about questions that matter. The goal is to build a greater sense of belonging.

SRQ Connects, a community- based group focused on creating a greater sense of connection and belonging in the Sarasota area, is inviting anyone who is interested to “Join the Conversation” at a World Café in April. The World Café is intended to bring participants together from all parts of the community who may not ordinarily have the chance to discover each other. “Often we don’t move beyond our

own circle or make the time to have conversations that involve listening to people deeply in order to get past superficial differences,” says Anne Ferrier, who is the cultural and linguistic competency coordinator for the Sarasota Partnership for Children’s Mental Health, which is supporting the World Café. Participants can move among conversational groups spreading and building upon ideas generated within individual circles. Last year’s Partnership project, The Observer and The Observed, found the need for more conversations and deeper questioning to bridge the cultural and social divides in our community
A date for the World Café is being finalized, and those interested may call 861-1410 or check online at www.AllAboutSarasotaKids.com to stay informed. In addition to a dialogue around key questions, the World Café will incorporate visual and performing arts as another form for participants to discover their own voice and find connection with others. A website blog and other social media tools will keep participants connected and conversations continuing after the event. With an emphasis on listening, the World Café gives everyone the opportunity to feel they have been heard. “Once we feel that our perspective has been heard and understood by others, it helps us be more open to understanding those who may have a different perspective from ours,” Ferrier said. “This is a crucial step in continuing to bring us together as a strong, vibrant community and nation.”

04/24/2012

To all of our friends, We have decided to postpone this months World Cafe. We hope to see some old and new faces again in May when we ramp things up for the summertime. Best Wishes to all!!!

02/29/2012

Also, We wish to thank Michael and Sam for taking the initiative to start their own World Cafe at their high school. Special thanks to these two young men and we wish you the best of luck on your endeavor!

02/29/2012

Special Thanks to everyone who came out last night. SRQ Connects will convene once again on March 27th, 5:30 - 8:30pm once again. Please follow the attached link to sign up, and we'll see you there!

A Warm Welcome to All! This is the Sarasota World Cafe. SRQ Connects is about creating an inclusive, multi-cultural, vibrant and diverse community, a community where we all feel a strong sense of belonging. We do hope you can take some time away from your busy schedule to enjoy another evening of...

01/17/2012

This Thursday night! SRQ Connects at WSLR Studios on Kumquat. Come join the conversation about our community in 2012! We look forward to seeing you. :)

01/09/2012

Please spread the word!! SRQ Connects is holding our next World Cafe on Thursday, January 19th at 5:30 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone there and hope you enjoy our new location with the good folks at WSLR.

Next Week! SRQ Connects at the new WSLR location on Kumquat!
11/10/2011

Next Week! SRQ Connects at the new WSLR location on Kumquat!

A Warm Welcome to All! This will be our 8th World Cafe, and our first at our new location with the good folks at WSLR. SRQ Connects is about creating an inclusive, multi-cultural, vibrant and diverse community, a community where we all feel a strong sense of belonging. We do hope you ca...

10/12/2011

We will be holding our 7th SRQ Connects gathering on October 27th with the good people at WSLR at there new location on Kumquat! Event details coming soon!

09/21/2011

"Efforts to reach out and engage others in dialogue with the aim of fostering mutual understanding and bringing people closer together may seem ordinary and unexciting, but they in fact constitute a bold and daring challenge to create a new era of human civilization." ~ Daisaku Ikeda

08/24/2011
Come join us for the 5th SRQ Connects gathering! Sign up now @ eventbrite. :)
08/24/2011

Come join us for the 5th SRQ Connects gathering! Sign up now @ eventbrite. :)

A Warm Welcome to All! Our cafe area at G.Wiz was overflowing with new and familiar faces. Between 60 and 70 people engaged in conversations about change...the change we imagine for our community and how WE as individuals, each in our own way, are "being" the change we want to see. In our closing ...

http://www.sphinxsarasota.com/ - speaking of diversity :)
08/24/2011

http://www.sphinxsarasota.com/ - speaking of diversity :)

Sphnix Sarasota presents "Sphnix Virtuosi featuring the Catalyst Quartet" Friday Sept 23rd ~ 7:30pm ~ Booker VPA Theater

08/15/2011

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