The links between individual and collective liberation are inextricable. At stone circles and The Stone House\, we are committed to transformative social change – a framework and set of tools rooted in sustainability and interdependence.

Conference Purpose

Th e purpose of Deep Change North Carolina is to assist leaders\, organizatio ns and movements in North Carolina to incorporate a transformational appr oach to justice work. We believe that by integrating inner or spiritual a wareness with social and structural transformation practitioners can incr ease individual sustainability\, organizational effectiveness and movemen t impact.

Specifically\, we want to:

~Build more enduring relationships among those organizing in North Carolina on a range of issu es. Enduring relationships are those rooted in a clearer understanding of and alignment around strategy as well as stronger knowledge of each othe rs’ gifts and goals.

~Enable leaders to integrate specific trans formational practices into their work\, in order to shift out of limiting patterns\, cultivate greater personal sustainability\, and increase impa ct on the issues and communities we care about. Participants will leave w ith a clear sense of the many forms transformational practice can take an d how to better incorporate it into both personal life and organizational culture.

~Begin to create a new framework for organizing and move ment building in the state that shifts away from unhealthy and limiting p atterns (for example – turf battles\, leadership exhaustion\, ideologic al conflict\, a mindset of scarce resources) and towards greater collabor ation\, trust and impact.

Conference Highlights

Sessions l ed by partner organizations. We are excited to be partnering with Bluepri nt NC\, Center for Participatory Change\, OpenSource Leadership Strategies and Rockwood Leadership Institute on this event.

A keynote addre ss from Gihan Perera\, Executive Director of Florida New Majority\, a sta tewide organization working to expand democracy and the leadership of und errepresented communities. Prior to starting FNM\, Gihan co-founded and r an the Miami Workers Center with a strong emphasis on transformational pr actice.

A look at strategy through both the stories and analysis of movement-building. We will look at successes and challenges that lift up best practices and possibilities.

Specific sessions for (1) org anizers in North Carolina and (2) capacity builders\, including those who resource movement building astrainers\, consultants and funders.

Practices rooted in mindfulness and embodiment

Opportunities to s hare community\, eat good food and celebrate

Phone: (919) 304-5000

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