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 [...]
Home Bound Oregon: A New Podcast by The Hearth
For the past ten years The Hearth has hosted public gatherings here in Ashland in which local folks have shared stories and songs to build community. We thought this is a great time to go through the archives and harvest the stories and songs we need to hear in order [...]
Certificate in Community Storytelling Training Postponed Due to COVID-19
[The following letter was sent to participants in the 2020 Certificate in Community Storytelling and Facilitator trainings scheduled for April 19-24] March 11, 2020 Dear Community Builder, Spring greetings. I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to provide an update on our response to the spread of [...]