The Village Gathering 2026: Community Meal and Interactive Learning Experience with the Wolfpack D.E.N. (Discussion Engagement Network)
You're invited to a celebration of community and an opportunity to come together towards "Building a Better Tomorrow". Join us on January 18, 2026 for a free community meal followed by a thought provoking interactive learning experience around current social issues and policy making with educators from N.C. State University. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by our interactive learning experience and discussion from 6:15 -7:30 p.m. at First Cary United Methodist Church, 117 S. Academy Street, Cary, NC, Building C Community Room. Click here for more information about N.C.State's Wolf D.E.N. and their community engagement.  Our children's programming this year will be Storyteller, Erim Akban sharing Tales from Around the World.

This event is sponsored by a collaborative of churches including Cary First Christian Church,  Ekklesia Church, First Cary UMC, and Mt. Zion Church.


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We will have an elementary age workshop from 6:15-7:30 pm.  Please indicate how many elementary aged children will be attending: *
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One of the ways we can cultivate a  compassionate community is to ensure all people in our community have access to food.  Would you be willing to bring in a non-perishable food donation with you on January 18th?  Here's a suggested list of items:
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