What We’re Doing
In Skagit County, a group of us has been meeting every Friday from 6–8pm for about a year.
We share a homemade potluck. Then we sit in a circle.
Usually 8–12 people. Mostly the same group each week, with a little natural rotation.
The consistency is what makes it work.
How It Works
After we eat, one person lightly facilitates.
We move through a few simple questions. Everyone can respond, pass, or come back.
How do you feel right now—and if that feeling had an action, what would it be?
What’s something good that happened this week, and what feels meaningful about it?
What’s something in your life that could use support (without asking for help)?
What are you leaving with?
The questions stay close to real experience—not ideas, not long stories. That’s what opens things up.
What Happens
Over time, people start to see each other more clearly.
Needs become visible. Support starts to happen outside the gatherings.
Recently, someone shared they needed help digging their backyard but felt anxious asking.
A few days later, others reached out—and it became a shared work party and meal.
Nothing was organized in the moment. It came from people staying connected.
Why It Works
- Shared meal (bring what you can)
- Listening without interruption
- Speaking from personal experience
- No fixing or advice unless it’s wanted
- Passing is always okay
And we meet regularly. That’s the difference.
Start One
These groups work best when they stay small.
So instead of growing one group, we’re starting more.
If you want to try this:
- Invite 6–10 people
- Share a meal
- Ask a few real questions
- Meet again
We’re putting together simple question sets and facilitation guides.
If you want help getting one going, reach out.
That’s It
A small group. Meeting regularly. Telling the truth about their lives.
And staying long enough to see what grows.