Curious Conversation - Bias
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
March Topic: Unconscious Bias (rescheduled from January due to snow)
2:00 PM - Orientation to the "Curious Conversation" model
2:30 PM - Conversation begins
In our polarized world, having healthy dialogue about contentious issues can feel impossible.
Rev. Dr. Stephen McKinney-Whitaker, pastor of Derry Presbyterian Church in Hershey, PA , has developed a model for approaching these hard conversations. Based on seeking to understand others’ perspectives — even when we passionately disagree — these Curious Conversations are an opportunity to practice listening, asking genuine questions, staying in the room with difference, and humanizing our ideological opponents.
On March 15, Pastor Stephen will lead a Curious Conversation for Donegal Presbytery. As a follow-up to our Presbytery visit to The Bias Inside Us exhibit, this discussion will explore our experiences of unconscious bias -- others' and our own. If you were not able to attend the trip, you can explore the online version of the exhibit HERE.
The gathering is not to debate or change minds, but to be curious and seek understanding.
This is the third in a series of Curious Conversations exploring a variety of issues that are tough to talk about. The event is co-sponsored by the Donegal Presbytery Racial Justice Task Group and the Highland Presbyterian Church Matthew 25 Committee.
Everyone is invited to come listen, share, and ask curious questions. Registration is required. Click HERE to register!