Making Our Activism More Effective Through Nonviolent Direct Action

An in-person, one-day program with Eileen Flanagan exploring strategic nonviolent direct action.
Tired of putting all your hopes for change in elections or lobbying? Join others ready to stretch their skills and courage through nonviolent direct action, the methodology employed effectively by the Civil Rights Movement, as well as early Quakers. Whatever issue you feel called to work on, learn new tactics and how to sequence them for maximum effect.
In this program, we will hear stories of successful campaigns and brainstorm how to apply their lessons today. We'll tease apart our assumptions about how change happens and learn new ways of thinking about our roles as change makers.
In community with others, we'll draw on our own experience and the wisdom of the group through brainstorming, role playing, and other interactive activities. We'll also explore the importance of spiritual grounding in nonviolent direct action and share our strategies to show up fully in new ways.