Open Tables DECEMBER
Tue, Dec 19
|Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
At an Open Tables gathering, diverse congregations come together for fellowship and dining; with the goal of building relationships based on our shared humanity that go beyond the divides of tribalism.
Time & Location
Dec 19, 2023, 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte NC 28216
About the Event
We are so pleased you'll be joining us on Tuesday, December 19 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Please review the conversation guidelines below before you come. Other than that, all you need to do is show up ready to be authentic and curious.
Be curious and listen to understand. Conversation is as much about listening as it is about talking. You might enjoy exploring how others’ experiences have shaped their values and perspectives.
Show respect and suspend judgment. People tend to judge one another. Setting judgement aside opens you up to learning from others and makes them feel respected and appreciated. Try to truly listen, without interruption or crosstalk.
Note any common ground as well as any differences. Look for areas of agreement or shared values that may arise and take an interest in the differing beliefs and opinions of others.
Be authentic and…