Resources for transforming community conversations

Write in the Peace in Conversation blog

Join The Center for World Networking , a non-profit organization promoting greater public awareness of individuals and groups who work toward peace and well being. Their services include weekly presentations and a monthly publication,The Network, available throughout Santa Cruz County and online.

Participate in a conversation cafe—free, hosted, drop-in conversations in public places among people with diverse views and a shared passion for engaging with others.  A minimal set of agreements and a simple process create the shift from ‘small talk’ to ‘BIG TALK.’

    Santa Cruz County Conversation Cafe

    Worldwide with the Conversation Cafe Initiative

Host your own conversation group with the help of the Conversation Cafe Initiative

Create a community conversation event using the World Cafe process

Learn more about hosting conversations at the Art of Hosting

Practice peaceful communication with Non-violent communication resources: Worldwide and Santa Cruz County

Explore how conversational literacy is critical to healthy democracy at The Tao of Democracy

Invite everyone you know to participate in Global Conversation Week 2009

Explore the amazing social change work of Zen Master (Roshi) Bernie Glassman and the Zen Peacemakers.

Visit the Pacific Cultural Center in Santa Cruz.  They are committed to peace and well-being and offer classes, workshops, and host events.