Costa Mesa Estuary

What actually happens at an Estuary event?

An Estuary event is a two-hour conversation, but not just any conversation. We especially welcome people from different ideological backgrounds, different religions, different political persuasions, and different perspectives on current events. We appreciate intellectual diversity, intellectual honesty, and free expression.

Our goal is to listen and learn, and perhaps even learn to love.

How does it work?

• We use a structured protocol that encourages mutual respect and openness to new ideas
• There is no pre-determined agenda and nobody comes with a prepared lesson
• Each participant proposes a topic (or passes), and the group votes on which topics to discuss
• Every session is unique

What kinds of topics?

• Intellectual – a book, podcast, article, or film that provoked thought
• Cultural/Contextual – world events, local news, political issues
• Personal – a life change, personal situation, or challenge
• Estuarial – comments about the group itself or the protocol

No topic is off limits. We tackle the big questions of life – morality, meaning, current events, relationships, and more. No one should feel pressured to contribute; you can always pass and just observe.

When & Where

• Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
• 7:00–9:00 PM
• SOCO & the OC Mix Shopping Center (3313 Hyland Ave suite C 21, Costa Mesa, CA)
• We gather in the Outdoor Plaza in front of Palms n' Patties (look for electric torch lights). See attached map for visual instructions.

You would be welcome. No need to RSVP. Just show up if you feel like it.

What actually happens at an Estuary event?

An Estuary event is a two-hour conversation, but not just any conversation. We especially welcome people from different ideological backgrounds, different religions, different political persuasions, and different perspectives on current events. We appreciate intellectual diversity, intellectual honesty, and free expression.

Our goal is to listen and learn, and perhaps even learn to love.

How does it work?

• We use a structured protocol that encourages mutual respect and openness to new ideas
• There is no pre-determined agenda and nobody comes with a prepared lesson
• Each participant proposes a topic (or passes), and the group votes on which topics to discuss
• Every session is unique

What kinds of topics?

• Intellectual – a book, podcast, article, or film that provoked thought
• Cultural/Contextual – world events, local news, political issues
• Personal – a life change, personal situation, or challenge
• Estuarial – comments about the group itself or the protocol

No topic is off limits. We tackle the big questions of life – morality, meaning, current events, relationships, and more. No one should feel pressured to contribute; you can always pass and just observe.

When & Where

• Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
• 7:00–9:00 PM
• SOCO & the OC Mix Shopping Center (3313 Hyland Ave suite C 21, Costa Mesa, CA)
• We gather in the Outdoor Plaza in front of Palms n' Patties (look for electric torch lights). See attached map for visual instructions.

You would be welcome. No need to RSVP. Just show up if you feel like it.