Event Spotlight

Summer Book Club

June 18 4:30pm PT/ 7:30 ET

Zoom

Before GPS, Black motorists mapped their own roads to freedom using the Green Book. Join us for our summer book club to explore the historic and modern day impact of the Green Book in Candacy Taylor's fascinating book, Overground Railroad

September 9, 16, 23

We The Voters

Zoom


Getting Ready for the 2026 Midterms

Three community conversations on civic power, collaborative engagement, and showing up — together.

Annual Gathering

October 23-24

Berkeley, CA


Join us for a weekend of learning, connection, & hope at our 5th annual gathering!

Flourish Impact Partner and Arrabon Founder, David Bailey will be our main speaker as he invites us to find hope in community. Along the way, we'll also hear from our local Impact Partners, engage in thoughtful and fun breakout sessions tailored to meet your learning needs, and share great meals together.
Join us for a weekend of learning, connection, & hope at our 5th annual gathering!

Flourish Impact Partner and Arrabon Founder, David Bailey will be our main speaker as he invites us to find hope in community. Along the way, we'll also hear from our local Impact Partners, engage in thoughtful and fun breakout sessions tailored to meet your learning needs, and share great meals together.

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Summer Book Club
Jun
18

Summer Book Club

Before GPS, Black motorists mapped their own roads to freedom using the Green Book. Join us for our summer book club to explore the historic and modern day impact of the Green Book in Candacy Taylor's fascinating book, Overground Railroad

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Flourish Meet-Up
Jun
18

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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Flourish Meet-Up
Jun
25

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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The Northern California Film & Media Summit
Jun
27

The Northern California Film & Media Summit

The Flourish Collective is proud to be the key sponsor of the Northern California Film & Media Summit, taking place Saturday, June 27 in Livermore, CA.

The Summit is a full-day creative and professional development event designed to expand access, visibility, and career pathways for emerging filmmakers, media professionals, and creatives from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds.

The day includes hands-on workshops in directing, producing, and cinematography; industry panels with professionals whose credits span Skywalker Sound, Pixar, Netflix, Disney, Marvel, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; a curated short film showcase highlighting work by filmmakers of color; and dedicated networking time with industry partners, local organizations, and fellow creatives.

For Northern California, this event is an opportunity for residents to engage with diverse stories, meet working professionals, and be part of a broader conversation about art, media, representation, and creative workforce development.

For more information and to register, visit Eventbrite.

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Faith & Justice Summer Book Club
Aug
19

Faith & Justice Summer Book Club

In “Tears of Things” Richard Rohr offers a wholehearted and hope-filled model for the divided world today, grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets. Join us for our summer Faith and Justice book club to see how this wisdom can help us in these challenging times.

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We The Voters
Sep
9

We The Voters

Getting Ready for the 2026 Midterms

Three community conversations on civic power, collaborative engagement, and showing up — together.

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We The Voters
Sep
16

We The Voters

Getting Ready for the 2026 Midterms

Three community conversations on civic power, collaborative engagement, and showing up — together.

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We The Voters
Sep
23

We The Voters

Getting Ready for the 2026 Midterms

Three community conversations on civic power, collaborative engagement, and showing up — together.

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Flourish Gathering 2026
Oct
23
to Oct 24

Flourish Gathering 2026

A time for community, learning and action!

We are excitedly planning all the details and will share more as they come.

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Flourish Meet-Up
Jun
11

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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Flourish Meet-Up
Jun
4

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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Color-Courageous Discipleship Cohort
Jun
3

Color-Courageous Discipleship Cohort

Join us this spring for a 5-Week Cohort, to read Michelle Sanchez's Color-Courageous Discipleship and explore how faith and antiracism come together to change us, and the world around us.

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Flourish Meet-Up
May
28

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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Color-Courageous Discipleship Cohort
May
27

Color-Courageous Discipleship Cohort

Join us this spring for a 5-Week Cohort, to read Michelle Sanchez's Color-Courageous Discipleship and explore how faith and antiracism come together to change us, and the world around us.

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Flourish Meet-Up
May
21

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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Color-Courageous Discipleship Cohort
May
20

Color-Courageous Discipleship Cohort

Join us this spring for a 5-Week Cohort, to read Michelle Sanchez's Color-Courageous Discipleship and explore how faith and antiracism come together to change us, and the world around us.

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Cultivate Hope
May
16

Cultivate Hope

Join us for an unforgettable evening where laughter, music, and mission unite. 

An Evening of Hope & Impact:

  • Savor cuisine by On The Vine Catering

  • Move to the rhythms of Oaktown Jazz

  • Bid on fun Silent and Live Auction items

  • Sip wines from local wineries

  • Hear directly from our Impact Partners about their groundbreaking work

Your presence helps fuel The Flourish Collective's mission of building bridges and advancing equity through our learning programs and Impact Partners. Together, we're supporting visionary leaders of color driving positive change in their communities. 

Make it an evening that matters.

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Flourish Meet-Up
May
14

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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Color-Courageous Discipleship Cohort
May
13

Color-Courageous Discipleship Cohort

Join us this spring for a 5-Week Cohort, to read Michelle Sanchez's Color-Courageous Discipleship and explore how faith and antiracism come together to change us, and the world around us.

View Event →
Flourish Meet-Up
May
7

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


View Event →
Color-Courageous Discipleship Cohort
May
6

Color-Courageous Discipleship Cohort

Join us this spring for a 5-Week Cohort, to read Michelle Sanchez's Color-Courageous Discipleship and explore how faith and antiracism come together to change us, and the world around us.

View Event →
Flourish Meet-Up
Apr
30

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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Flourish Meet-Up
Apr
23

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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Flourish Meet-Up
Apr
16

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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Flourish Meet-Up
Apr
9

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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Flourish Meet-Up
Apr
2

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


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Flourish Meet-Up
Mar
26

Flourish Meet-Up

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  This week we have a special topic! Womens History:Sharing stories about the girls and women we are, we love and we celebrate. Come with a story to share

Next week we will resume our normal cadence of topics-

  • Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

  • Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

  • Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

  • Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

  • Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!


View Event →