An initiative of Peter Block and friends, Restore Commons aims to curate the ways of thinking and practice towards the common good.

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Today! A Tamarack Institute webinar featuring speakers David Mathews and John McKnight will explore "Democracy - Governing Organization Doing 'With' NOT 'For'". For info on the 2:30-3:30 ET event visit: events.tamarackcommunity.ca/…

Head to our website to download your free copy of Becoming Joshua. Author Rev. Damon Lynch III offers us a vision by which the Black community can become thriving, successful, healthy and whole: ow.ly/ruXg50DL4ba #BlackHistoryMonth #EconomicFreedom
In this video Rev. Damon Lynch III shares about his new book, Becoming Joshua, and the pathways he sees towards developing a strong local Black economy: fb.watch/3UXcZW_yjD/ #blackhistorymonth #economicfreedom

Reminder! "A Path To Economic Freedom: A Virtual Presentation by Rev. Damon Lynch III" is tomorrow - Feb. 11, 12-1 p.m. ET. He will discuss how #community building can lead to economic and social success for the Black community. Details to join live: facebook.com/restorecommons/…
You're invited to join A Path To Economic Freedom: A Virtual Presentation by Rev. Damon Lynch III on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 at 12-1 p.m. Eastern. See details on how to join here: facebook.com/restorecommons/… #communitybuilding #neweconomy
"Becoming Joshua: A Path to Economic Freedom" by Rev. Damon Lynch III is a new booklet that shares pathways towards developing a strong local Black economy. We invite you to read & share: restorecommons.com/becoming-… #localeconomy #communitybuilding #Blackhistory
Guests Peter Block and Christina Baldwin will be joining author of “365 ALIVE!” Mary Alice Arthur for a special free livestream event focusing on story and the community of belonging on January 9th: getsoaring.com/65-ALIVE #story #narrative
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"The global economy is not a zero-sum game, and smart localization should be considered an act of increased efficiency." A must-read by Michael Shuman: restorecommons.com/the-case-… #localization #neweconomy #community #buylocal
In this beautiful video, Walter Brueggemann shares insight on the significance of the Advent story. “History is being broken open with new possibility,” he says: ow.ly/L5DV50CyTZl #hope #faith #advent
“There is another, more excellent way. We don’t have to live like this." - Walter Brueggemann Be sure to watch this video interview, part 1 of a series: restorecommons.com/walter-br… #faith #newnarrative #lament
Walter Brueggemann and director Eliot Rausch share a conversation about the switching of narratives and life as covenant. Brueggemann dives into the myth of being self-sufficient, and how lament is the breaking against numbness. ow.ly/HPV050CfH0h
Next Saturday (Nov. 7th) you can join Peter Block and other interested learners to deepen your understanding of engagement and the six conversations. For info on A Small Group Intensive: ow.ly/uGwH50C85gk
A virtual conference will be focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the face of COVID-19 & racial equity in the local economy movement. Details on the "How Independent Businesses Can Survive and Thrive" event: amiba.net/2020conference/ #localeconomy
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Reminder! This Tues. Sept. 22nd @ 1pm EST join conversations with John & Peter. This month's topic is "Adventures in Neighborhood Caring" with Rev. Darryl Answer & Stephanie Answer. Register here: ow.ly/Fjjw50BvKt3

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Tomorrow (Aug. 7 at noon Eastern) on visit our Facebook page to join the moderated premier of our conversation featuring guest DeAmon Harges with John, Peter and other social innovators on putting the neighborhood at the center of community-building work. ow.ly/SaBC50AT1ut
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Have you been looking to deepen your understanding of engagement and the 6 conversations? Peter Block and A Small Group is hosting an intensive this Saturday, a virtual all-day event. Details: ow.ly/tcZM50AQYL8

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Guest David Korten will join John McKnight and Peter Block in conversation about how our common future depends on a New Economy and what that looks like. Join the free June 16th zoom call: ow.ly/m5Y050A74E4
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Our culture is inexhaustible in its capacity to ignore our reliance on others. See the Al Etmanski Reader at ow.ly/3C6H50zoABk and join Al Etmanski on April 27th at Common Good Collective’s Abundant Community Conversation by registering at ow.ly/CsIw50zoABj
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You won't want to miss tomorrow's live @AbundantComm conversation on "Journalism with Community at the Center" featuring Eve Pearlman! To register: bit.ly/37CaIDM @AxiomNews