Reason Center Estuary Discussion

What is the discussion about, you ask? Why is it called an Estuary?
The topic is derived from the subjects offered by those who show up. I will be using guidelines that I can show you, but the details are not important now. Simply put, we sit in a circle and each person is prompted to introduce themselves in turn, then offer a topic they want to suggest. After we hear each suggested topic, each person points to the person in the circle who pitched a topic that interested them (but not their own).
I have been going to regular Estuary meetings for a couple of years and recently attended a conference with many other participants from around the country. The videos below give a small window on what Estuary is about. In the long video, Jared, a YouTube producer of the Hellocentric channel, outlines his passion for going to churches, mosques, synagogues, cults and temples to engage with people of beliefs that are not his own.
Viewing the video by Jared illustrates his angle on it. He is an atheist, and he sees that many religious people are asking similar questions and wanting to reconnect. How better to convert the world? How better for each of us to reclaim our humanity and hope? The group we can cultivate can be welcoming and interested in sharing ideas and experiences. Join us in contributing yours.
Videos:

• Sacramento Estuary promo (YouTube Short, @HellocentricOfficial): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bc5EZ0I0YLE
• "My name is Jared. I'm an Atheist. I Go to Church." (1:32:29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEx-fekb9To

This is an ongoing, open group, but I ask that those who want to participate give me their contact information (not required, but helpful) in case we have to cancel. Our meetings are set for the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, 7 to 9 PM. I will send out a reminder a few days before each meeting. There are a few regular attendees and we are looking to grow. Optimally we are 4 to 10 people.
Estuary is a metaphor. Think of the ecology of an estuary: fresh water comes from the land and mixes with the sea. There are many kinds of life there, and each is unique. Each meeting is a mix of ideas and cultures. On one level they are the same, but actually they are all different, like our points of view. Look for both. Grow your own.
This meeting is affiliated with the Sacramento Politics and Philosophy Meetup. You may join that online to see other events and keep track of details.
When: Thursday, November 12, 7 to 9 PM
Where: Reason Center, 1300 Ethan Way, Suite 675, Sacramento, CA 95825
Inquiries: David Jacobs, davejdavej@yahoo.com