Story Circles for Community Connection in Yolo County

When: Tuesday, March 18, 5-7pm PST
Where: International House Davis, 10 College Park, Davis, CA 95616

This community listening and sharing event provides a space to build empathy and connection by coming together to tell our stories and learn from one another. Staff from Imagining America will facilitate the event using the powerful story circles methodology created by artist John O’Neal from the Free Southern Theater. Using a prompt and a few simple guidelines, story circles allow us to listen to each other’s stories in small groups and discuss our common and different experiences and lives. 

Prompt: We invite the Yolo community to share stories of moments when they have felt cared for and connected to others, or when experiences of care and connection were sadly missing. 

By sharing stories of when we felt supported in community, we can build a greater understanding of what we can do to help each other, and how we can create practices to support each other during difficult times.

This event is open to everyone. Bring yourself, a friend, and a story to share! You do not need to prepare a story in advance, but do come prepared to fully listen and be moved by the narratives of your neighbors. IA will provide instructions and share resources on Story Circles so anyone can learn to use this tool and practice in their own lives and communities.

This event is organized with International House Davis. I-House is an international culture center dedicated to nurturing the exchange of arts, culture and ideas to build a culturally vibrant, globally connected and inclusive community. People from all over the world come together in our beloved gathering space to celebrate our common humanity, share cultural practices and traditions, engage with our differences, cultivate joy, combat isolation, and foster civic dialogue. At I-House, we believe that culture, community, and fellowship are the lifeblood of a healthy and vibrant city, region, and society.Join us for a powerful community listening and storytelling event facilitated by Imagining America. This gathering creates a space to build empathy by sharing personal stories and to make connections through our experiences. 

This event is partially supported by the city of Davis.