The Bristol Social Justice Discussion Group is hosting Vermont Public in January for a conversation about how to bridge the political divide. This free event is based on the principles of StoryCorps' One Small Step, a program that brings people with different views together to record a conversation — not to debate politics — but simply to get to know each other. The initiative helps combat the polarizing effects of news and social media by talking to each other one-on-one, approaching each other with curiosity, allowing us to remember that we all have more in common than we think.
FREE pizza at 5:30, followed by learning skills for conversations that seek common ground and build connection. Following the training we will pair up for short conversations to practice what we've learned. Hopefully we can walk away feeling able to have more productive conversations.
Parking is limited. Walk, bike or car pool if you can. There is some parking on Fire House Drive, and more across West Street at the Recreation Park or High School.
Jan 11, 2025, 7 to 9 PM
North Branch School's Open House Jan. 12Jan 12, 2025, 3 to 5 PM
North Branch School's Prospective Family MeetingJan 12, 2025, 3:30 to 5 PM