The CSA Working Group on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, initiated in 2023 by the Board of Trustees, is sponsoring a series of events on Community & Belonging. The Congregational Summer Assembly is a place for renewal, founded “to promote the physical, intellectual, moral and spiritual welfare of its members.” As we near the Assembly’s 125th anniversary, we invite you to engage in a conversation about the CSA’s rich history and the extent to which all community members feel they are able to joyfully and confidently pursue the goals expressed in our charter.

 

CSA’s wellbeing is an expression of all of our individual experiences in the community. We hope to ensure everyone, long-timers as well as newcomers, feels welcome to bring their whole selves to the CSA, with a sense of belonging to a community that celebrates all that makes each of us unique.

Circle Conversations
Twice during the summer, July 10 and August 6, we will have facilitated conversations on the topic of community and belonging. Please encourage members of your family to attend. Our hope is that the conversations will be intergenerational.

 

Weekly Chats
Come to one or all of them. This series is designed for people who want to go deeper. The inquiry questions will be shared the week before so you will know what we will be chatting about. Schedule:

 

June 18: Chats and Conversations: An Overview of the Working Group on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
June 25: Starting with Belonging: On the Path to an Intentionally Inclusive Community
July 02:  Bringing Our Whole Selves: Creating Safety for Each Other at the CSA
July 09:  Timelines and Transformations: Mapping the CSA's Journey Towards an Inclusive Community
July 16:   Supporting Spiritual Renewal in a Diverse Community
July 30:  What’s Identity Got to Do With It: Exploring Identity, Culture and Belonging
August 06: Younger Voices: A Panel on Community and Belonging
August 13:  How Do We Create a Culture of Belonging?
August 20:   Imagining Our Future