Curious Conversation in Chester County
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
May Topic: Justice or Injustice? Faith in Action
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 May 17, facilitators trained by Pastor Stephen will lead a Curious Conversation for Donegal Presbytery.
The gathering is not to debate or change minds, but to be curious and seek understanding.
This is the fourth in a series of Curious Conversations exploring a variety of issues that are tough to talk about -- and our first Curious Conversation in Chester County! 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!