CHALLENGE
How might the interfaith community promote greater belonging in their diverse neighborhoods?
PROJECT
Queens Interfaith Community Breakfast
Flushing, NY | 2022
PARTNER / CLIENT Flushing Interfaith Council
ROLE Session Designer + Facilitator
PROCESS
Partnered with Council president on timely topic and agenda for monthly gathering of Council members from the Quaker, Sikh, Bahá’í, Christian, Jewish and other faiths working to strengthen community such as through holding unity walks.
Designed and facilitated a two-part dialogue and workshop focusing on belonging, which included sharing personal experiences and stories and ideating on collective action.
IMPACT / OUTCOME
Members generated numerous ideas for activities, services and resources to build a greater sense of belonging and community solidarity, drawing on their unique traditions. Ideas were voted on and added to a potential timeline for implementation in the following year, which were recommended to the Council board and president.