A Small Group

Restoration and Reconcilation in Cincinnati, Ohio

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. It is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

An Invitation to Join A Small Group

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  • Tell your story: Create a profile page for yourself and your interests, your gifts, your explored or unexplored talents!
  • Volunteer, connect and engage. Post photos, videos and other items to share.
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  • Join the conversation in a specific group or forum.
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  • and more...

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The Six Conversations

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Our Mission

We are committed to the creation of a restorative and reconciled community. Our strategy is to discover ways to engage the disengaged through working with existing associations and through direct invitation. Our work focuses on direct efforts to bring into conversation those groups of people who are not in relationship with each other. By this we mean to offer powerful tools and strategies of civic possibility, civic accountability and civic commitment; thus increasing the power of associations to engage citizens in their efforts.

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Blog Posts

Elaine Hansen

What's happening in Cincinnati - great resources to keep you in the know

I don't know what planet I've been on - but after discovering a few new websites - I realize I've missed a lot of "good stuff" that is happening in Greater Cincinnati.

Check these sites out:

Soapbox Cincinnati

Cincinnati Innovation

If you already knew about these, why didn't you tell me?

Please share these links with others. Thx. :)

Posted by Elaine Hansen on July 5, 2009 at 12:46pm

Randy Weeks

What experiences have you had as a result of the ASG Network?


- Click on the video to play, or see it online, courtesy of ScreenToaster.com



You're invited to share experiences you've had as result of your connections with A Small Group.



  • Peter Block recently asked what might be the best way for ASG members to blog about experiences they have had as a result of the network.

Continue

Posted by Randy Weeks on June 18, 2009 at 6:00pm

Elaine Hansen

Open Government Dialogue

At the recent LSOW gathering (Leading in a Self-Organizing World) - I had the chance to briefly meet Tom Atlee. I encourage you to consider the invitation below and participate in this conversation.

As I have not had time to read everything on these links, do not assume I agree with everything said. If I actually read everything, I will come back to you and let you know my thoughts. What I have read, I find interesting and worthy of conversation.

Either go directly to the link or take time to… Continue

Posted by Elaine Hansen on May 25, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Elaine Hansen

it is the reality of personal relationship that saves everything

This is not so much a blog - as my way of encouraging the A Small Group community to continue to build relationship where ever we show up...blessings my friends.

Thomas Merton wrote, in a letter to a friend he advised:

Do not depend on the hope of results… you may have to face the fact that your work will be apparently worthless and achieve no result at all, if not perhaps the opposite to what you expect. As you get used to this idea, you start more and more to concentrate not on the results b… Continue

Posted by Elaine Hansen on May 24, 2009 at 6:06pm — 1 Comment

Conversations about: COMMUNITY - The Structure of Belonging


COMMUNITY by Peter BLock  You're invited to join in a conversation about the book: 

COMMUNITY - The Structure of Belonging.
This space is open for your stories, reflections, questions and other contributions associated with the ideas and processes presented in the book and as related to how you are experiencing life in your own communities.

BOOK AT A GLANCE (PDF): This forum also includes a link to the "Book at a Glance" overview of COMMUNITY - a useful reference to context and main ideas, a summary of the questions and a quick look at designing the physical space.

Forum

Randy Weeks

Online Conversation: COMMUNITY - The Structure of Belonging 4 Replies

Started by Randy Weeks in Books. Last reply by Lisa Haneberg Mar 30.

Joan + Michael Hoxsey

Great Opportunity

Started by Joan + Michael Hoxsey in Announcements Sep. 12, 2008.

Ned Hamson

World and Local Poverty

Started by Ned Hamson in Open Discussions Sep. 8, 2008.

 
 

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Elaine Hansen added a blog post3 hours ago
I don't know what planet I've been on - but after discovering a few new websites - I realize I've missed a lot of "good stuff" that is happening in Greater Cincinnati. Check these sites out: Soapbox Cincinnati Cincinnati Innovation If you alre...
I agree. Great post and great words.
Jane Browe left a comment for Randy WeeksJune 29
Randy Weeks left a comment for Jane BroweJune 29
Jane Browe, RALPH KELLY, Peter Newman and 3 more joined A Small GroupJune 28
Randy Weeks left a comment for RALPH KELLYJune 19
A blog post by Elaine Hansen was featuredJune 19
This is not so much a blog - as my way of encouraging the A Small Group community to continue to build relationship where ever we show up...blessings my friends. Thomas Merton wrote, in a letter to a friend he advised: Do not depend on the hope ...
A blog post by Randy Weeks was featuredJune 18
A Blog Post about Making Blog Posts Peter recently asked what might be the best way for ASG members to blog about experiences they have had as a result of the network. This post is written as an invitation to members to use our Social Network he...
Randy Weeks added a blog postJune 18
A Blog Post about Making Blog Posts Peter recently asked what might be the best way for ASG members to blog about experiences they have had as a result of the network. This post is written as an invitation to members to use our Social Network he...
Elaine Hansen added 2 videosJune 15
Bonnie Lu updated their profileJune 10
Bonnie Lu updated their profile photoJune 10
Jen Stansbury Koenig added an eventJune 10
Go OTR 5K Run/Walk at Over-the-Rhine
June 20, 2009 from 10am to 7pm
The 3rd annual Go OTR 5K Run/Walk is in just a couple weeks away now. It’s all happening Saturday June 20th at 10am. Once again the festivities will begin and end in the gateway Quarter Parking lot at the corner of 12th and Vine Streets in Over-th...
Elaine Hansen added an eventJune 10
October 21, 2009 to October 25, 2009
Wow! an important happening in Cincinnati this fall - John Perkins, Shane Claiborne, Barbara Williams-Skinner, Jim Wallis, Wayne "Coach" Gordon, and more people I "should" know. Oct. 21-25. Are you coming? Wednesday, October 21 Subversion: Pursu...
Randy Weeks left a comment for Bonnie LuJune 9

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