Have you ever been in a conversation with a friend or a family member about something related to politics or a current news story when you feel your blood start to boil? Have you ever felt a conversation sliding quickly toward conflict and you're not sure how to get it back? In today's polarized climate, simple conversations can become stressful and divisive. If this sounds familiar and you would like to explore some tools to help you navigate these conversations with respect and civility, please join us for a 4-week Zoom series.

In this series, we will look at how to approach conversations with curiosity and a desire to gain deeper understanding with those having different perspectives. We will also equip participants with skills for leading discussions on books or topics you would like to investigate. We will explore ways to create a space where respect and disagreement can coexist. Our goal is to help Bellevue Presbyterian Church be united in spirit as we look to Scripture for guidance on how God calls us to conduct ourselves in communication when we are not in agreement.