BreadBreakers Monthly Dinner: Community Across Divides

In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.

In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can hear, be heard, and know one another. If you're hungry for good conversation and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy.

Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds.

At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events. Topics range from the political, to the "slice of life", to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also suggest a topic by emailing us at [email protected].

Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can give here or at the event.

We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at [email protected] so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures.

Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.

BreadBreakers, an initiative by Restoration United Methodist Church in Reston, VA, is a religiously pluralistic community. We are a collaboration between people of all faiths and stripes. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.