“The Long Road: Building Beloved Community in the New River Valley”
to take place on January 20th, 12-2 PM, at Springhouse in Pilot, VA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Floyd County, VA – Wednesday, January 8th – Springhouse, a vitality-centered intergenerational learning community, is proud to announce a special event, The Long Road: Building Beloved Community in the New River Valley, on Monday, January 20th, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The event will be held at Springhouse, located at 144 Silver Maple Lane, Pilot, VA 24138, and is open to all who wish to come together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and contribute to the ongoing work of building a more just and inclusive world.
The Long Road: Building Beloved Community in the New River Valley will provide a space for individuals and families to gather, celebrate diversity, and reflect on the vision of the beloved community as defined by Dr. King: a global society where all people live in freedom, equality, and dignity, free from the burdens of racism, bigotry, and poverty.
This year’s event will include a community potluck meal, music, and opportunities for attendees to engage in meaningful conversations. Participants will also have the opportunity to take home posters- created by students in Sourced Press, Springhouse’s in-house print shop- that reflect the values of unity and inclusivity.
Key Highlights of the Event:
- Community Potluck: Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share, fostering connection and celebration of the unique culinary traditions within the community.
- Music and Fellowship: Enjoy live music and come together in a joyful atmosphere that highlights the power of community and shared purpose.
- Welcome Posters: Sourced Press will be offering their Welcome Posters as tools for building community and welcoming all people.
- Community Roundtable: Community leaders will be invited to participate in the Community Roundtable, a long-term initiative from Springhouse aimed at supporting the holistic development of local leaders who are committed to service and positive change.
“Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a beloved community is one that we strive to bring to life every day at Springhouse,” said Jenny Finn, Springhouse co-founder and Executive Director. “This event is a chance to reflect on his legacy, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and recommit to the work ahead. We hope everyone will join us to help build a more vital and just world for all.”
Event Details:
What: The Long Road: Building Beloved Community in the New River Valley
When: Monday, January 20th, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Springhouse, 144 Silver Maple Lane, Pilot, VA 24138
For more information, please visit https://springhouse.org/event/the-long-road/ or contact Carolyn Reilly at carolyn@springhouse.org or 540-488-4358.
About Springhouse
Springhouse is an intergenerational vitality-centered learning community in Southwest Virginia where they are fundamentally transforming the purpose and practice of education. Springhouse got its name because its purpose is very similar to an actual springhouse. A springhouse is built around a fresh spring of water that comes up from the ground. Its purpose is to protect the precious resource of water, making it useful to others. The school Springhouse has the same intention – but with people. Springhouse knows that if the preciousness of each person is protected and cared for, they come alive. When people know their own preciousness and take care of it, they will naturally protect and care for the preciousness of others. Over time, this grows more vital communities and, eventually, a more vital culture for all.
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