The Role of Ecovillages and the Climate Crisis

Ecovillages have always been beacons of hope and laboratories for how we might live in greater harmony with each other and our planet. In times of climate breakdown, what roles do intentional communities focused on living well and lightly play for society at large? In the rising tides and storms, are they lifeboats, rescue ships, and/or parts of a larger flotilla? 
Join us for an engaging conversations amongst a few legendary elders about the current and future role of ecovillages in our growing climate crisis.

Managing the Moment When Conflict Emerges

When conflict arises, it's often unclear how to best tackle it or where to even begin. Join us for this 1-hour webinar to learn how to prepare for conflict as well as get a taste for our upcoming 6-week course, Working with Conflict in Community.

6 Surprising Truths About Building Effective Relationships

Join us for 6 Surprising Truths About Building Effective Relationships, to get a taste of best practices for communication and connection whether you’re on the journey to starting a community or are currently residing in one. Karen Gimnig will cover these topics and more in greater depth in our upcoming 6-week course, Communication & Relationship Building in Community. 

Cults Explained: An Interview with Steven Hassan

Generally, we think of cults as bad, and based on what we’ve heard in mainstream news, it’s hard to imagine how they could possibly be good. But how do we define good and bad, and what exactly is the definition of a cult? How do we sift through all of this information to determine what is right for us?
Join FIC Co-Director, Daniel Greenberg, and Cult Expert, Steven Hassan PhD, for a stimulating conversation on the controversial topics of cults.

Blueprints for Belonging: Conversations on Creating Intentional Communities May

Discover the essentials of starting your own intentional community with May's Blueprints for Belonging: Conversations on Creating Intentional Communities featuring Zarinah Agnew.
This event series is crafted for emerging community founders, offering direct access to practical advice and insights from experts in the field. Led by Cynthia Tina, who brings her experience from visiting over 200 communities worldwide, each session features one-to-one interviews with community consultants, founders, and educators.

Pro Tips for Starting an Intentional Community

When you hear stories of how established Intentional Communities were founded, it often feels like fate. But there are best practices that can help us tempt fate.
Join long-term communitarian and movement builder Sky Blue to learn pro tips for starting an intentional community.

Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities June 2024

Thinking about joining an intentional community? Curious to learn about communities from them directly? Want to peek inside community living and get your questions answered? The Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities is the event experience for you!

Want to dive deeper into how to join, start or grow an intentional community?
Join us for an upcoming course!

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