WTR Events
Upcoming Events
Most events are free. Look in the event descriptions for information on price and registration if required.
Active Hope for the New NOW Workshop: Emotions as Wisdom Guides
Saturday, May 30 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Unity Church-Unitarian, Holly St.
We are living in a time of disruption and uncertainty in this country and around the world. This three-hour workshop is designed to go deeper in the use of the Active Hope Spiral to convert despair into action, especially during this difficult time with our country at war in the Middle East. "Active Hope," according to Joanna Macy, is not something we have but something we do. Honoring our emotional experience becomes an essential step in more fully accessing our resilience and mutual belonging. Together we will reconnect to your hopes for what our country and the world can be and energize our work to bring that better world about.
Cost: Free with an opportunity to contribute if you so choose
Contact: Mary Androff, maryandroff@gmail.com
Active Hope for the New Now Practice Gathering - St. Paul
Monday, June 8, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Unity Church-Unitarian, Holly St, Robbins Parlor or Under the Tent if weather permits
Come and be with others as, together we use the Active Spiral practices to ground in gratitude, touch into the pain we might be feeling, see with new and ancient eyes, and identify wise actions to stay engaged during this time of uncertainty. We will cultivate resilience, clarity, and connection—both within ourselves and with one another. All are welcome. No prior experience, preparation, or registration needed.
INTER-DEPENDENCE DAY: A Workshop on Neighborism, Courage and Active Hope
Sunday, July 5, Noon - 6pm, East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
On the July 4th weekend, 2026, there will be official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. For all the reasons we here know, this Republic is in deep trouble, and in a world context of Great Unravelling. On Sunday, July 5 -- one day after No Kings! protests locally and nationwide -- join with others in an Inter-Dependence Day of truth-telling, mutual regard, deep listening, and resolution-setting for the times ahead. Together, we'll reconnect to our fierce love of this planet-home, and to the active hope of life, liberty and happiness for all beings.
Cost: Donations, in any amount, will be collected for Monarca's ongoing activities. (via UNIDOS MN Education Fund Give Lively)
For Questions and to Register: Beth Cleary, bethclearyawake@gmail.com
Save the Date
Active Hope for the New Now Practice Gatherings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
St. Paul: September 14th
Recent Past
Active Hope for the New NOW: Monthly Practice Group
Mondays, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
At Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul
Monday, May 11th: Disconnection from the Earth (7:30-9:00 PM)
Monday, April 13th (7:30-9:00 PM)
Monday March 9 Issue: Resilience and Repair
Monday, February 9 Issue: Ways We Resist
Monday, January 12 Issue: ICE Raids
Monday, December 8 Issue: Our Waters in Crisis
November 10, Issue: Weaponization of Hunger
October 13, Issue: Militarization of Our Cities
September 8, Issue: Gun Violence
Contact: Jean Hammink, jeanhammink@gmail.com; Beth Cleary, bethclearyawake@gmail.com
At Anam Cara, 3612 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis
April 27, March 23, February 23, May 18
Contacts: Andrea Wakely, andreawakely@gmail.com; Jean Hammink, jeanhammink@gmail.com
Active Hope for the New NOW Workshop
Saturday, February 28, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Unity Church-Unitarian, Holly St, Foote Room
Contact: Jean Hammink, jeanhammink@gmail.com
Meeting the Moment in Minneapolis:
Stories of the Great Unraveling and the Great Turning
Friday February 27, 2:00 - 4:00 CST, Online
Contact: Jean Hammink, jeanhammink@gmail.com; Kaia Svien, ksvien@iphouse.com; Beth Cleary, bethclearyawake@gmail.com
Witness Support - Restore Your Heart for the Long Haul
Saturday, February 21, 1:00 - 4:00pm, East Side Freedom Library, St. Paul
Contact: Beth Cleary, bethclearyawake@gmail.com
WITNESS SUPPORT: a workshop for Rapid Responders Now
Saturday January 3, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Unity Church-Unitarian, St Paul
Contact: Beth Cleary, bethclearyawake@gmail.com
Active Hope for the New NOW Workshop
Saturday, November 15, 9 am - 12 pm, Unity Church-Unitarian, enter Holly St, Foote Room
Contact: Jean Hammink, jeanhammink@gmail.com
WORDS on FIRE: A Retreat for Writers in Emergency
Dates and Times: Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend
Fri evening, October 10 - October 12, Eastside Freedom Library
Contact: Beth Cleary, bethclearyawake@gmail.com
Active Hope Book Group
Mondays, September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul
Contact: Jean Hammink, jeanhammink@gmail.com
Active Hope for the New Now Workshop
Saturday, July 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm, in person at Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul (Foote Room)
Contact: Beth Cleary, bethclearyawake@gmail.com
INTER-DEPENDENCE DAY: A Workshop for Active, and Activist, Hope
Friday, July 4, 2025, 10:00am – 4:30pm at East Side Freedom Library, St. Paul
Contact: Beth Cleary, bethclearyawake@gmail.com
Active Hope and Mindfulness Meditation Workshop
Saturday May 3 (12-5) and Sunday May 4 (1-5), in person at the MN Zen and Meditation Center, Minneapolis
Contact: Jean Hammink, jeanhammink@gmail.com
Active Hope: Grounding the Self of the Therapist, Cultivating Embodied Engagement
Saturday, May 3, 9:45 am - 4:00 pm, in person at Carondelet Center, St. Paul
Contact: Mary Androff, maryandroff@gmail.com
Active Hope for the New Now Workshop
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in person, held at Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul
Contact: Jean Hammink, jeanhammink@gmail.com