Grateful Gatherings
Conversations with Purpose
Are you seeking greater meaning, purpose, and joy for your own life? Is your organization or workplace searching for a new, dynamic way for people to connect? Join or create a Grateful Gathering!
Imagine groups of people gathered around kitchen tables, in conference rooms or places of worship, at coffee shops, or online — all deep in conversation about awe or joy, imperfection or belonging, grief or play. This is what Grateful Gatherings look like.
The chance to meet regularly with people around the country to express our gratitude has been transformational. I feel a deep connection to these folks I see only once a month.
Catherine J., Grateful Gatherings Participant
The Basics
Grateful Gatherings take place monthly, are hosted by trained volunteers, and utilize robust materials provided by our organization. Gatherings provide community connection, invigorating reflection and conversation, and practical tools for living a meaningful and flourishing life. They are open to anyone seeking inspiration, resources, and fellowship for living life with purpose and joy.
The Impact
Through ongoing engagement and dialogue, Grateful Gathering participants and hosts develop a vital sense of community, while deepening understanding of themselves and others.
- 96%: more grateful for life
- 93%: able to recognize how gratitude helps navigate challenges
- 91%: greater overall well-being
- 89%: more joy!
The Content
With the support of Grateful Gathering hosts, we create inviting and trustworthy spaces for seekers from all walks of life. We provide hosts and participants with monthly collections of resources that include a mix of discussion questions, essays, poetry, videos, and music. Themes such as Say Yes to Joy, Awaken Your Senses, Befriend Imperfection, and Connect with the Natural World offer a springboard for vibrant and meaningful conversations.
Details for Organizations
Research shows that people are happier, more successful, and more engaged over longer periods of time in organizations where they feel a strong sense of belonging and community. Grateful Gatherings fuel exactly this kind of meaningful connection and are thriving in community centers, places of worship, retirement communities, government agencies, and retreat centers.
If you’re part of an organization seeking a new, dynamic program, we’d love to work with you! Explore our Grateful Gatherings host page to learn how to launch a Gathering at the organizational level, or reach out to us at [email protected] with your questions.
Interested in Joining a Grateful Gathering?
Explore a current directory of open groups both online and in person.
Interested in Hosting a Grateful Gathering?
Learn how to start your own group and details of the next host training series.
Frequently Asked Questions
A monthly meeting of a group of seekers interested in connection, community, and guideposts for daily living.
Use the Grateful Gatherings directory to see if there’s an open group in your region or online. If there is, contact the host of that group to find out meeting details and join.
1) Participate in an online Gathering, or 2) consider going through our host training so that you can launch your own Grateful Gathering!
Click here to learn all about starting a new Grateful Gathering!
Be part of our revolutionary vision of small groups of people coming together to discover, practice, and share how to live gratefully. Together, we create space for more connection and compassion in the world.
I always, always feel so much better in my being after our monthly session. Imagine a world if we all met with beautiful strangers and discussed life’s most meaningful topics.
Karen W., Grateful Gatherings participant