Prince of Peace presents an opportunity to build compassion:
Join us for Table Talks: Get to Know Your Neighbor Dinners!
Our March 26 event Depolarization: Coming Together in Divisive Times focuses on understanding how human decision making affects actions and political identity and how humans can talk to each other about politics in a productive way.
RSVPS by March 23 are required for attendance. Meal and presentation are free of charge.
Presentation by Janet Chance, mediator and conflict coach
Our March 26 event Depolarization: Coming Together in Divisive Times focuses on understanding how human decision making affects actions and political identity and how humans can talk to each other about politics in a productive way.
RSVPS by March 23 are required for attendance. Meal and presentation are free of charge.
Presentation by Janet Chance, mediator and conflict coach
About Janet:
Janet has been in the dispute resolution world since 2015. She was a volunteer for the Santa Clara County Office of Mediation and Ombuds Services where she helped people in court come to a resolution in small claims, victim offender, and civil harassment courts. Janet is now retired but, in addition to her own practice, she worked advancing dialogues and facilitation for communities in conflict by facilitating small group discussions for both Days of Dialogue and Candidly Speaking. She was involved in dialogues on topics such as abortion, gun violence, diversity-equity-and-inclusion, policing and race, and other polarizing topics such as removal of monuments. Janet helped to improve the relationship between police and the communities they serve by volunteering her time with the LA City Attorney’s Office where she helped mediate misunderstandings between the police and the community. In addition to her masters degree in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine, Janet was also trained in the CINERGY conflict coaching model which is geared toward individuals in conflict.
Janet has two children in their 20s, and lives with her husband where she is an avid cook, baker, cake decorator and pickleball player. She has been a Saratoga resident for almost 24 years.
Janet has been in the dispute resolution world since 2015. She was a volunteer for the Santa Clara County Office of Mediation and Ombuds Services where she helped people in court come to a resolution in small claims, victim offender, and civil harassment courts. Janet is now retired but, in addition to her own practice, she worked advancing dialogues and facilitation for communities in conflict by facilitating small group discussions for both Days of Dialogue and Candidly Speaking. She was involved in dialogues on topics such as abortion, gun violence, diversity-equity-and-inclusion, policing and race, and other polarizing topics such as removal of monuments. Janet helped to improve the relationship between police and the communities they serve by volunteering her time with the LA City Attorney’s Office where she helped mediate misunderstandings between the police and the community. In addition to her masters degree in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine, Janet was also trained in the CINERGY conflict coaching model which is geared toward individuals in conflict.
Janet has two children in their 20s, and lives with her husband where she is an avid cook, baker, cake decorator and pickleball player. She has been a Saratoga resident for almost 24 years.
RSVPs are CLOSED for this event. Check back soon for our next topic.
"...build longer tables, not higher walls."
-José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen
A Dinner Series to Foster Communication and Understanding in our Community
"Table Talks: Get to Know Your Neighbor Dinners" is the passion project of a small group of volunteers that want to grow positive relationships and interactions. There is no better way to foster relationships than by sharing a meal.
RSVPs Required
RSVPs are required for each event. Please use the links below to let us know you will attend.
https://propeace.breezechms.com/form/Tabletalks032025
https://propeace.breezechms.com/form/Tabletalks032025
Structure
Participants will gather in our Fellowship Hall at 6:00pm. Participants hear a short (approximately 20 - 30 minute) presentation from the featured speaker or panel of speakers. After the presentation, guests will be provided a meal (vegetarian option) which will be accompanied by facilitated discussions at each table.
Get Involved
This series is all about building relationships in our area. We welcome participation and suggestions!
Past Events
Sean Garcia, a licensed therapist who offers training, consultations, and speaking sessions on gender affirming care and being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community presented facts about what it means to be trans, dispelled myths, and helped us build empathy.
Linda Evans & Tracy Ortman of Bright Stars of Bethlehem, provided insight and tools to have hope and take meaningful actions in the holy land.
Dr. Farid Senzai, professor or political science and international relations at Santa Clara University, gave a brief introductory lection on the history and complexities of Middle-East conflict.
Amigos de Gualdalupe, Center for Justice, shared some of the stories and struggles related to immigration.
Why is homelessness so pervasive and persistent in the Silicon Valley?
This panel discussion of local community service non-profits share their observations and we discuss what can be done to improve the situation.
This panel discussion of local community service non-profits share their observations and we discuss what can be done to improve the situation.
What would make you flee your homeland?
This powerful panel discussion featured political refugees from Turkey that have resettled in our area.
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Terrance Howard was raised in a fatherless home and has personally suffered the effects of fatherlessness. He founded Empowering The Fatherless to embrace, support and empower the fatherless by equipping them with life skills, effective communication/speaking skills, and financial skills, so that they may real the benefits of living a well-rounded and fulfilling life.
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Photo courtesy of Japanese American Museum of San Jose
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Yoshiko (Nakahiro) Kanazawa was in the first grade when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Her family lived in Pasadena where her father, a gardener, could not believe Japan would do such a thing. A few months later the whole family was relocated to a camp in Arizona for the duration of the war. Yoshi's parents didn’t blame the American government. Hear how one family navigated this tragic period in American history.
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