united as neighbors

In this episode, Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker shares about his childhood growing up in Newberg, what it was like running for mayor, and several things that he and the city council are working to accomplish in Newberg. We also discussed SDCs, the cost of doing business in Newberg, the old paper mill, United as Neighbors, and homelessness.

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The past few years in Newberg have brought their fair share of hurt, frustration, anger, and broken relationships. However, these hardships have also produced some wonderful new projects and organizations that aim to heal the brokenness and put Newberg on the path toward reconciliation and civility.

One of these projects is called Conversation Groups, which is under the umbrella of United as Neighbors and is led by Jerrie Lyda along with Dan Busch and Paul Blattner. The purpose of the groups is to bring people together with differing opinions and beliefs and provide a safe space to discuss hard topics in a kind and civil way.

In this episode, Jerrie shares the vision for this project and how these conversations have the potential to change our town for the better.

To learn more about United as Neighbors and the conversation groups, visit https://unitedasneighbors.org/

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How do you normally react when you hear or read something that you strongly disagree with? Most of us have a similar response—our blood pressure goes up, we get tense, and our body responds about the same way it responds to any other threat.

But is it possible to have discussions—whether in person or online—with people who disagree with us and not feel threatened? Is it possible to value and respect a person while strongly disagreeing with them? This is what a community project called United as Neighbors is trying to accomplish.

In this episode, Brian Groves, a community member involved with United as Neighbors, shares how he has seen positive changes in his own life by getting involved with this project and using some of the ideas and tools shared in this episode.

As mentioned in the episode, you can check out The Joyful Roberts Group YouTube channel here.