Join us in person or via Zoom for a conversation bringing together gun owners and gun safety advocates to discuss ways to work together towards a safer community.
This Fourth Friday Conversations was rescheduled after Hurricane Helene. We will dive further into a topic discussed during our first Faith & Justice Forum: Economic Liberation for All. For Village Engage, economic liberation involves reducing barriers that hinder access to resources, opportunities, and economic decision-making. '
Join us in person or via Zoom for a discussion about the history of racial displacement in Greenville and opportunities to address this issue.
Senior Associate Julia Coffin and Research Associate Coco Xu from More in Common will share key findings from their new report, Promising Revelations: Undoing the False Impressions of America's Faithful. We will also hear about the critical role that faith leaders can play in healing divides in 2025 and beyond.
More in Common is a nonpartisan nonprofit research and civic organization working to understand the forces driving us apart, find common ground, and bring people together to address our shared challenges. They conduct unique opinion research, grounded in social psychology, to better understand the complexities and nuances of Americans’ perspectives. They seek to understand not just what Americans think and why. For more information visit www.moreincommon.com.
Join the movement to end homelessness by participating in November’s Fourth Friday Conversation. Susan McClarty, Director of Greenville Homelessness Alliance and Brandon Cook, Senior Medical Respite Manager for National Health Care for the Homeless Council will lead an interactive conversation about effectively advocating for safe, affordable housing for all.
In a time of increasing polarization and division, Village Engage's 2024 symposium brings together community members of all ages and backgrounds for building connections across differences. Our theme this year is finding common ground through the arts. High school students from Legacy Early College and Greenville Tech Charter will perform original music they composed with nationally acclaimed musician Kyshona Armstrong. All attendees will engage in a poetry writing workshop with poets Moody Black and Melissa Whiteford St. Clair.
During lunch, participants will also connect with other attendees through a My Neighbor’s Voice listening activity. The event will be held at The Peace Center's Gunter Theatre, and attire is business casual.
Our Fourth Friday Conversations are a continuation of last year's Faith & Justice Forum: Economic Liberation for All. For Village Engage, economic liberation involves reducing barriers that hinder access to resources, opportunities, and economic decision-making. '
This Fourth Friday Conversation is about the history of racial displacement in Greenville and opportunities to address this issue.
We hope you’ll join us for this special dinner and conversation about nurturing your congregation's justice ministry. The dinner will be at First Baptist Greenville on September 12th from 6 - 8 pm in the fellowship hall. The event is free, but we ask that you register so we know how many to prepare dinner for.
This event provides tools and inspiration to build on your justice ministry's foundation. Additional details are coming soon.
Join Jeanette Brewster, previous Village Launch Program Director, and Lashonn Edmunds, owner and creator of CAIRS shoes, for an engaging conversation about how you can celebrate and support local black business owners.
Join us for a conversation with Co-Op organizer Stephen Shelato and Table 301 President, Carl Sobocinski, about how Employee Ownership models help to create more equitable and resilient local economies. This highly interactive conversation includes a facilitated breakout session.
Learn about the important role of our local boards and commissions and about how you can find upcoming opportunities to serve. This conversation will be appropriate for community members of all ages. Panelists Include: Bryant Davis, Chief Diversity Officer for the City of Greenville Kelly Byers, Councilman City of Travelers Rest, and Minelle Sarfu-Adu, 20-year-old Greenville area college student who served on the South Burlington, Vermont Affordable Housing Commission as a teen.
Are you an artist passionate about creating a positive impact in our community? If yes, then this is an excellent opportunity for you. Village Engage will highlight youth art during an annual forum that brings community members together. This year’s theme, 'finding common ground', is based on the idea that building relationships and an understanding of different points of view will lead to better, more sustainable community solutions. The forum includes music, spoken word and visual arts as a way to foster deeper understanding and positive relationships with others.
How to Participate:
You are invited to create an original piece of artwork (painting, drawing, collage or digital art) that represents the theme of finding common ground. You should submit your artwork and a description (100 words or less) explaining how it relates to the theme.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive cash prizes up to $100.
Rules:
The contest is open to individuals aged 10-18.
Each participant can submit only one artwork.
Artwork should be accompanied by a short description (100 words or less) explaining how it relates to the theme of finding common ground.
The deadline is July 30, 2024. The winners will be announced on August 15, 2024.
How to Submit:
Mail or hand deliver the artwork, and a description, to Mill Village Ministries/Village Engage, 1186 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC 29611. Artwork can be picked up after the forum on October 16th.
