Date: Sat, June 3, 2023
Time: 8:00a-10:30a PT /  9:00a-11:30p MT  /  10:00a-12:30p CT  /  11:00a-1:30p ET 
*Please make note of your respective Time Zone. 

For Pride 2023, we celebrate and reflect on how far we've come; recognizing the incredible strides towards LGBTQ+ equity in recent decades. Through fierce advocacy and unwavering determination, we've witnessed legal victories, societal shifts, and greater representation. However, amidst the celebrations, we remain mindful of the long road ahead. We acknowledge the battles yet to be fought, the barriers yet to be shattered, and the hearts yet to be fully embraced. Let us join together in Circle to listen to one another, empower one another, and to conceptualize a future where equity knows no bounds. 

Since 2020, hundreds of people from across the country have come together in NACRJ’s Online Community Sharing Circles to share about current events, harms, needs, and opportunities. The past few years have taught us the necessity for creating space for authentic connection, expression, and relationship and community building, especially during challenging times. Together, with assistance of Circle Keepers from across the country, we host these circles to create a sacred space of deep listening to one another.  A few additional notes:

• There is no cost to attend. Upon registering you will be given an option to make a donation if you'd like. Going forward in 2023, NACRJ plans to offer online circles on a more regular basis; donations will assist in this effort. 
• Due to us needing to secure enough Circle Keepers for the number of people that register, we ask that you sign up only if you are certain you can attend. This will help ensure that we do not engage more Circle Keepers than needed for the event.  
• If at all possible, it is helpful if attendees can be on video in a quiet space during the circle. We know that is not always possible and we first and foremost welcome people in whichever way they are able to show up. Having your video on isn't mandatory but can be helpful when in circle as we practice listening, holding space, and being present for one another.
• Upon registering you will receive an email with a calendar invite and Zoom link. Please add the event to your calendar.  

We look forward to being in circle with you and connecting together in this way.