Damon Gitelman started one of the first Resilience Circles in the Denver area. He facilitated a group starting in 2010. “I loved the curriculum, and loved the folks,” he says. “We learned so much from each other.” One of the hardest lessons, says Damon, was asking for help. “The mutual aid session [Session 5] was [...]

~ March Updates from the Lakewood Resilience Circle ~ Next Sustainable Living Discussion Group - The next Discussion Group will include watching  a documentary  video, either ‘No Impact Man’ or ‘Planet Earth’ (depending which one is available from the Library).   We will meet on  Mar 20th at the home of Carrie Sonneborn. We will discuss [...]

New England Transition & Resilience Hub Meeting Saturday, June 8 12pm – 4pm Brattleboro, Vermont RSVP to sarah@localcircles.org Come share stories, lessons, and strategies with other Transitioners from around New England! We’ll meet following the annual Slow Living Conference in Brattleboro taking place June 5 – 7. If you’re coming to the Summit, please stay for [...]

TELLING THE NEW STORY Facing the Future, Building Hope: Concrete Tools for Community Resilience Sunday July 7 through Sunday July 14, 2013 World Fellowship Conference Center White Mountains near Conway, New Hampshire Come for the week! Or come for a couple of days! Join a group of fun and engaged activists for the joy of [...]

Imagine six months from now a social movement that no longer waits for elected politicians to lead and engages in direct action against the fossil fuel industry and their lobbying power. ~ By Chuck Collins

By Thomas Atwood and Sarah Byrnes No matter who wins the debate or ultimately the election, we know our nation and our communities will continue to face complex economic, ecological, political, and social challenges. Our challenges are compounded by a culture of isolation and disconnection. The skills we need to build connection and empathy may [...]