CLARA Practice Update

CLARA. stands for Calm, Listen, Affirm, Respond and Add. It is a guide many Friends use to create respectful dialogue about difficult issues.  It sounds simple, but using it takes practice. We’ve held four small sessions at MFM practicing open, good-faith conversations on topics like houselessness, immigration, and trans experiences. These have deepened understanding and connection among participants. We’re now gathering interest for the next round—once we hear from those interested, we’ll coordinate a new meeting time. To join, please contact Cait Rich cait.richgarg@gmail.com.