Virtual has been our “new normal” for two years now. We have all done our best to connect on screens, trying to use these tools to capture what we missed about being together in physical space. We were forced into it, stumbling our way through while we discerned what worked and what didn’t. We made it up as went along.
The virtual has given us a lot to discern. It smoothed the boundaries of distance and enabled people from different locations to find their way into our community space. It provided an option for those who wanted to control and mitigate their own sense of risk. It gave people a chance to re-evaluate what kinds of spaces they actually wanted to be in and what communities they were willing to commit to.
Every part of us that moved through the world had no choice but to try and answer the question: how will we “be together” without “being together?” Even as mandates lift and restrictions ease, this question remains.
To that end, we have decided that Coastland Commons will resume meeting in person for our monthly creative nights on April 11th at 7:00 PM at Northminster Presbyterian Church, with wine and some light snacks. We will also be experimenting with the best ways to provide a hybrid experience for those who are not able to join in person.
During our time together, we will reflect on these questions to engage our creative being: what does it mean to be “in-person?” What does that require of us? What does it feel like after two years of separation? How do we understand the importance of physical space in relation to the virtual? What lessons have we learned?
We invite you to bring an object, a story, a piece of art, the written word, or any creative medium that inspires you, to tell the story of the last two years with these questions at the foreground.
Meeting Info
Date and Time: April 11th, from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM IN PERSON**
Location:
Northminster Presbyterian Church
7706 25th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117
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Meeting ID: 768 143 631
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2022 Gathering Schedule
Monday, April 11th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM IN PERSON at Northminster Presbyterian Church
Monday, May 9th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM IN PERSON at Northminster Presbyterian Church