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Compassionate Communication Series: Expressing Needs

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) or Compassionate Communication is a method of connecting with others in a structured way that can improve our interactions, which brings forth greater compassion and peace. This week we will focus on needs, which is the third component of the NVC model. Human needs are universal and shared, they are our life force and the place where we find common ground – where compassion is possible.

Compassionate Communication Series: Feelings

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) or Compassionate Communication is a method of connecting with others in a structured way that can improve our interactions, which brings forth greater compassion and peace. This week we will focus on feelings, the second component of the NVC model. We will discuss recognizing various emotions and ways of expressing them. We will see how feelings give us valuable information about our needs, which is where we can connect to others with compassion,

Action Sunday

We’ll meet in Adams Hall to learn about Michigan initiatives to protect our right to vote and to write letters and postcards to get out the vote. Our letters and postcards will encourage reluctant or new voters to use their voice and will count toward our Good Trouble Congregation designation.

Summerfest

Join us and invite your friends to our second annual festival in the parking lot. There will be food and great conversation, as well as yoga, games, crafts, and surprises for all ages. Bring a donation of nonperishable food or household supplies to help stock our Little Free Pantry.

Life Remodeled

Chris Lambert from Life Remodeled will join us this Sunday morning. Life Remodeled believes Detroiters have all the talent they need, but many don’t have access to all the opportunities they deserve. Therefore, Life Remodeled repurposes properties into one stop hubs of opportunity for entire families to thrive. They fill these iconic buildings with the best and brightest nonprofit organizations who are providing youth programs, workforce development, and human services to tens of thousands of students and community members each year. They help nonprofit tenants collaborate and create far greater life transformation together than was previously possible alone.