Common Tables
Common Tables form the heart and soul of WIN. These monthly bring-your-lunch discussions include six to eight women of various faiths (and matching schedules!) to explore challenging topics of interest to all. The breaking-bread and bonding conversations take place on a rotating basis at the homes of members who wish to host. Each host provides beverages, dessert and a welcoming atmosphere. Here is where assumptions and stereotypes begin to fall away, while learning and understanding come into sharper focus. While the conversations are serious, laughter abounds and close friendships are formed. Political topics are not permitted.
Recent topics chosen by Common Tables include:
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Can clergy be forgiven?: Our expectations vs. challenges today’s clergy face
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Three generations of faith: How the religious practices of your parents, you and your children have remained steadfast or changed
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Winter holidays: Sharing traditions (recipes welcomed!) about the what, how and why of our families’ celebrations
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How does hope connect with your belief system? How is hope different from expectations and wishes?
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Is Santa secular? The relationship between the religious majority and minority faiths during Christmas in America
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The Architecture of Faith: Does the physical environment matter? Praying in Nature or indoors, sanctuary size/shape/decor…
New ideas are welcomed at every meeting. Moreover, new Common Tables are formed as new members arrive.
Common Tables meeting regularly now:
MONDAY TABLE
First Monday of the month at noon with Melanie Marcus
What better way to start the month and the week than to gather with earnest women to explore meaningful topics?
Our Monday Common Table meets at noon on the first Monday of every month for lively, thought-provoking conversations, be they provocative, educational, personal, funny, or truly heart-warming. Our group prides itself on the cool faith and spirituality- related subjects we come up with for discussion.
Please pull up a chair at the Monday Common Table.
All we’re missing is you!
For more information and to register contact:
Melanie at: melamarcus777@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY TABLE
Fourth Wednesday of the month at noon with Jo Arora
Our newest group meets on the Fourth Wednesday at noon with our long-time member, Jo Arora, as the facilitator.
The first meeting of 2026 will be on January 22.
Join the inquisitive women who will, indeed, choose provocative topics to discuss.
For the month’s topic, and to register, contact us at:
WINsarasota@gmail.com
THURSDAY TABLE
Third Thursday of the month at noon with Susan Skovronek
Our table has enjoyed lively and thought-provoking topics chosen by the host of the month as we rotate from house to house to give each member a turn.
Recent topics at our noon discussions have included:
"Did God create man or did man create God?"
"How does your faith help you during hard times"
For more information, this month’s topic, and to register, contact:
Each Common Table (CT) contains a group of women of various faiths who trust and hear each other without judgment. In a short time, we become quite close and savor these friendships.
Join us at one of these CTs. You do NOT have to be a member of WIN to attend your first CT, but we hope you will join us by filling out our member application.
WIN Member Application