Roots of Brotherhood: Cross-Community Healing Through Connection
Sat, May 30
|Urbana
Roots of Brotherhood is a relationship-building initiative bringing together male youth and adult men from Champaign County's urban, suburban, and rural communities.
Time & Location
May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Urbana, 4303 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, IL 61802, USA
About the event
Through outdoor team challenges, shared meals, storytelling circles, and a collective memorial tree planting, participants develop trust, respect, and genuine brotherhood across geographic divides. The project will also include video-recorded reflection interviews to capture shared experiences and promote ongoing dialogue.
Event Details
Welcome Gathering & Grounding- introductions, shared meal, building ease and connection.
Outdoor Team Challenges- cooperative activities to build trust and collaboration.
Storytelling Circle: “My Life, My People”- facilitated dialogues sharing experience and identity.
