Just as the famous Cheers theme tune goes, “you want to be where everybody knows your name”- we all want to feel like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves and that we belong. What does a group of people need to do to feel connected? What kinds of shared values need to be established in order to build a community that has strong foundations capable of withstanding growth and change over time? And what possible dangers or pitfalls can such a collective encounter? At our next assembly, author Matthew McNaught will share his own spiritual journey as described in his essay “Immanuel” and explore the ways in which communities that start with the best intentions are often plagued by tyranny and corruption.
Hosted by co-founder of Sunday Assembly Sanderson Jones, this gathering will bring us together with moving sing-alongs led by the Sunday Assembly Band, poetry by guest performer Variety D, and a talk from Joshua Becker, a member of our community who is an expert on collective consciousness. Please stay after for tea, biscuits, and engaging conversations with members of our community.