The Way of Council - Courageous Listening in Community - Finding the gifts in opposition & diversity

London: October 23rd - 25th 2026

This Council welcomes anyone feeling the strain of a fast-changing, polarised world and longing for a more human, grounded, compassionate way forward.
For those who sense the weight of division or uncertainty; who feel called to deepen their listening; who hope for courage, resilience, community, and a renewed connection with self, others, and the living world.
Whether you are new to Council or already have some experience, you are welcome. This weekend also invites facilitators, activists, healers, educators, and anyone yearning for more authentic relationships and a place to remember what truly matters.

 

Why this, why now?
We meet in a time of ecological unravelling, social fragmentation, and rising injustice.
For many of us our questions may be: How do I stay open when the world divides? What is my responsibility? How do I meet difference without fear?

Such times can harden our hearts, or call us into new ways of being.
The Way of Council offers this path: a practice of shared humanity, deep listening, and compassion that helps us hold the whole without turning away.

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What will you gain?
Over this weekend, you will:

• Learn the foundations of Council - speaking and listening from the heart

• Build the capacity to meet difference with openness, not reactivity

• Strengthen your ability to stay present amid polarisation

• Rekindle a sense of belonging - to yourself and to community

• Clarify your place and next steps in these changing times

• Experience the nourishment of being truly witnessed, and witnessing others
  Through story, silence, and shared inquiry, we will cultivate a community that honours diversity, welcomes challenge, and remembers the sacredness running through all life.​

 

An Invitation
Council invites us to stand in the centre of our lives with courage - to bear witness, to act with kindness, to live with gratitude. You are welcome to join us for a weekend of deep listening and honest presence as we explore the gifts that emerge when we meet opposition with compassion.