Compassionate Listening – Rogue Valley Fire Recovery
“You can make any sorrow bearable by putting it into a story or telling a story about it” – Isak Dinesen. The Hearth is recruiting a team of compassionate listeners to gather stories and provide an empathic presence to those affected by recent Southern Oregon fires. You do not need [...]
Story Circle online Thursday September 17th – CANCELLED
**** Due to the fires in southern Oregon and the ongoing fire relief efforts, this event is being postponed until a later date. Please take good care of yourselves and stay safe! ***** The Hearth held its first online Story Circle event in June. Story circles allow you to [...]
Now is the Reckoning
Our new episode of Home Bound Oregon, "Now is the Reckoning" focuses on race and racism in the predominantly white region of Southern Oregon. Story by Marjorie Trueblood. Conversation with actor and composer Cedric Lamar. Hosted by Mark Yaconelli with music by Cedric Lamar and Royer Bockus. You can listen [...]
The Hearth Story Circle
The Hearth is offering a free online community Story Circle on Thursday June 18th from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with others in community by remembering and sharing experiences from your own life. Mark Yaconelli will facilitate the evening on Zoom with story prompts [...]
A Free Online Life Story Retreat with The Hearth and De La Raíz
We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn't a stronger connection between people than storytelling.--Jimmy Neil Smith Nourish your spirit in an intimate day of exploring, shaping, and sharing life stories with people from all walks of life. Facilitated by author, retreat leader, and [...]