Abolition 101: Imagining Freedom for All

Thursdays, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, and 17, 7–8:30 p.m. at church
or Sundays, Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, and 20, 7–8:30 p.m. on Zoom
Registration required

What can we learn from the experience and expertise of Black feminists and others who understand the impact of policing and mass incarceration? How are they creating and imagining a world of care and transformative justice that brings safety and freedom for everyone? Join us in this five-week circle, developed for white folks, to reflect on the wisdom of long-time abolitionists and those exploring ways to create communities and institutions that support the safety, welfare, and well-being of every person. This listening and reflection circle is not a seminar, debate, or discussion – it’s an opportunity to learn about abolition, regardless of whether you believe it’s the best way forward. Each person’s feelings and experiences will be honored and respected. Thursdays led by Denise Konen and Jeff Sylvestre, Sundays led by Brian Eshult and Lindsay Walz, all First U members