Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Our Founding Donor, Ann Ferguson (1930-2025)

Living Room Conversations

Gather for a post-election dialogue that continues our theme, “How do we deal with our political differences?” Join us for the 3rd in our free series that is focusing on how we can name and acknowledge our differences while at the same time work together to build a better community and a stronger democracy.  Our […]

Danvers Living Room Conversations: “Accessibility & Disability”

Our Living Room Conversations use small, facilitated dialogues to invite diverse residents to learn about and discuss challenging topics. Our dialogues encourage participants to speak so that others can listen and listen in order to connect more deeply with others. These conversations help cultivate trust and build a dialogic culture, recognizing that mutual understanding, not […]

Community Peace and Art Circle

Temple B'nai Abraham Beverly, MA 200 East Lothrop Street, Beverly, MA, United States

The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement and Temple B'nai Abraham invite you to an art and dialogue reflection circle with local artist and educator, Luba Shapiro Grenader. This free event will begin with a short meditation, followed by a time to create our own images of peace, and a discussion to share our hopes and […]

Free

Neighborhood Conversations: “Accessibility & Disability”

We are very excited to be holding a 3 part “Neighborhood Conversations” series on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people. At each event we will hear from speakers whose lived […]

Neighborhood Conversations: “Accessibility & Disability,” pt 1

Beverly Public Library 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, United States

  Please join us in our newly re-branded "Neighborhood Conversations" series (formerly, Living Room Conversations) on "Accessibility & Disability," at the Beverly Public Library. The aim of this 3-part facilitated, dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a community that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people. Come join […]

Neighborhood Conversations: “Accessibility & Disability,” pt 2

Join us via Zoom this Wednesday, April 9, for the second in our “Neighborhood Conversations” series on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people. At each event we will hear from […]

Free

Neighborhood Conversations: “Accessibility & Disability,” Pt. 3

Beverly Public Library 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, United States

We are excited to hold the third in our 3-part Neighborhood Conversations series on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people. At each event we will learn from speakers whose lived […]

Free

Race Amity North Shore Festival

Beverly City Hall 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States

“The work of race amity is not just about creating peace between different groups—it’s about forging authentic relationships that transform both individuals and society.” --William H. “Smitty” Smith, National Race Amity Founder Come celebrate with us on Race Amity Day, Sunday June 8, 12:30-1:30, Beverly City Hall Lawn. Hear from speakers who will share what […]

Beverly Farmer’s Market: Community Art & Peace Table

Ways of Peace: Conversations & Creativity  Join The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement and local artist and educator, Luba Shapiro Grenader, to explore what peace means to you through words and images. Come create, converse and connect at our table! Creatives of all ages are welcome! Learn some tips on how to have better conversations across […]