COMMUNITY ORGANIZING

Leaven Community trusts in the sacred interconnection of all, commits to transforming ourselves and taking action to resist, disrupt, and heal broken systems, and ignites the power of our relationships by acting collectively for more equitable, diverse, thriving neighborhoods.

Upcoming trainings

September 29 and October 6, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Leaven Community Center - in the Sanctuary and Sun Room
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97211

This two-day, ten-hour training will cover the fundamentals of community organizing: building relationships, understanding power, and taking strategic action for change. We will learn: 

• Basics of Organizing

• One-to-ones and Listening

• Power and Self Interest

• Storytelling

• Issue cuts and Collective Discernment/Determining Action

• Designing Campaigns

• Evaluation and Reflection

This training is for folx who are new to community organizing or seeking a refresher. Childcare and simultaneous Spanish language interpretation provided.

Registration is offered at a sliding scale of $50-150/person or $25 for members of Leaven Community.

Our Organizing cycle & Process

LISTEN & REFLECT
We identify systemic pressures and invite imagination for what could be through the practice of listening in our relational-intentional-one-to-one conversations. These conversations occur in various settings and are the foundation for all of our community organizing.

DISCERN & RESEARCH
As relationship and love of neighbor deepens, we gather together, engaging in the practice of discerning intersecting public pressures and issues.

ACTING TOGETHER
The practice of acting together with community power transforms us as our actions create more equitable, diverse, thriving neighborhoods.

EVALUATING & CELEBRATING
Our practice of evaluating and celebrating new learnings and leaders through the lens of “Who are we paying attention to?”, ”Who benefits from our actions?” and “To whom are we accountable?” keep us accountable to being an inclusive, welcoming community.