September Newsletter - Gathering Currents
CURRENT CONNECTIONS
The official Gathering Currents monthly newsletter
September 2026 - Issue no. 1
In this month's issue:
New Name, Same Values
Current Updated
Upcoming Events
Highlights
Watch. Read. Gather.
Monthly Discussion Lesson
A bench overlooking the Quabbin Reservoir,
taken by our staff.
New Name, Same Values
Quabbin Mediation is becoming Gathering Currents! As our work has grown beyond mediation to include active bystandership, conflict engagement, community learning, consulting, youth development, athletic equity, and more, we wanted a name that reflects the full current of what we do, and where we're heading.
Gathering Currents honors our roots while looking toward our future. Inspired by the idea of waters coming together, our new name reflects our belief that when people, ideas, skills, and communities come together, they can create movement and change that none could create alone.
Our monthly newsletters will include updates and highlights from our nonprofit and our programs, Training Active Bystanders and Just4Everyone Athletics.
With this new name, we have new websites and social media pages! Follow us @gatheringcurrents on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!
Gathering Currents, where collective action powers lasting change.
Highlights - Events to Explore
This month, we are highlighting two great events in our community.
Eradicate Hate Global Summit:
The Eradicate Hate Global Summit is the world's most comprehensive, multidisciplinary conference dedicated to preventing all forms of hate-fueled violence. Gathering Currents is a part of their Prevention Practitioners Network, and our staff members will be attending the summit, both in person and virtually.
September 15-17, 2026. Pittsburgh, PA. Virtual option available for free.
2026 Global Youth Conference, Charter for Compassion:
The 2026 Global Youth Conference connects young leaders across borders and shares practical ways to turn compassion into community action and advance justice. This years theme is "Radical Compassion in Action for Justice," and Gathering Currents will be leading a session on Active Bystandership.
September 23-24, 2026. Virtual event only. TAB will be holding their session on the 24th from 11-11:50 am EST. We encourage you to share this event opportunity.
Learn More & Register:
Watch. Read. Gather.
Why do good people so often do nothing when a seemingly small action could make a big difference?
This month, we are reading the book Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels by Catherine Sanderson.
Learn more about our new Watch. Read. Gather. series on our website, and register for our October community learning event on The Bystander Effect.
Help Keep the Current Moving
Your support helps Gathering Currents bring training, learning, and opportunities for connection to more people and communities. Every contribution helps build the skills, relationships, and collective action that powers lasting change.
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