A learning circle for moving from awareness to grounded, accountable action
Many of us have crossed a line of clarity we can’t step back from.
We’re seeing more clearly how racial and social injustice actually works—not as isolated incidents, but as patterns rooted in history, systems, and power. For some, this clarity has come slowly. For others, it has arrived all at once. Either way, awareness alone no longer feels sufficient.
The question that follows is often quieter—and heavier:
What do I do now? This learning circle exists to hold that question with care.
A small, facilitated learning circle for people who are seeing racial and social injustice more clearly and wondering what comes next. This space supports moving from awareness to grounded, accountable action—without urgency, performativity, or centering ourselves. Designed for reflection, discernment, and sustainable practice.
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Format: Online via Zoom
Number of sessions: 6 sessions
Session length: 90 minutes
Schedule: Thursday evenings, 6:30-8PM CT. Starting February 25th
Group size: Intentionally small (approximately 8–10 participants)
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This learning circle is:
Small, facilitated, and relational
Oriented toward discernment rather than urgency
Focused on formation, responsibility, and sustainability
Grounded in humility, listening, and accountability
This learning circle is not:
A debate space
A checklist for “doing the right thing”
A place for performative action or saviorism
A space centered on perfection or certainty
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This circle may be a good fit if you:
Sense you are past neutrality or plausible deniability
Feel resistant to rushing into action just to relieve discomfort or look aligned
Want help discerning what is truly yours to do—and what is not
Are willing to reflect honestly and stay present, even when the work feels uncomfortable or slow
You do not need to have the “right” language or answers to participate. Shared understanding will develop over time.
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Rather than focusing on information alone, this learning circle centers shared practices, including:
Slowing down without disengaging
Locating ourselves honestly in relation to power, place, and community
Discerning responsive rather than reactive action
Resisting saviorism, urgency, and ego
Staying human in the midst of grief, anger, fear, and resolve
The goal is not mastery, but formation—for the long haul.
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This learning circle is offered with multiple pricing options to reflect differences in access and capacity, while also sustaining the care and preparation required to hold this space well.
The Sustaining Rate helps cover the true cost of facilitation and supports broader access for others.
The Standard Rate reflects the baseline cost of participation.
The Supported Rate exists to reduce financial barriers for those who need it.All participants receive the same experience and are equally valued in this space. I trust you to choose the rate that best reflects your current financial reality and your care for sustaining this work. No explanation is required.
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This learning circle is facilitated by Julia Van Der Werf, founder of Rooted Mosaic.
Julia holds this space not as an expert with answers, but as a practitioner committed to formation, discernment, and accountable presence. Her work centers helping individuals and communities navigate complexity with humility, clarity, and care—especially at the intersection of identity, power, and faith.
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This learning circle asks for presence, humility, and care—for yourself, for others, and for the work.
It is designed for people willing to stay engaged even when the work feels slow, uncomfortable, or unresolved. Participation is an invitation into shared responsibility rather than performance.
Details
SESSION OVERVIEW
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We begin by talking honestly about what has changed—what we’re noticing now and what we can’t ignore anymore. This session helps us slow down, get our bearings, and begin together without rushing to answers.
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We explore what shows up after clarity—pressure to act, hesitation, guilt, or overload—and practice slowing down without disengaging.
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We reflect on our own stories, relationships, and positions to better understand what is—and isn’t—ours to carry.
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We talk about how to stay involved without making ourselves the focus—learning how to show up with humility, listen well, and remain accountable without trying to fix or lead everything.
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We focus on translating values into everyday practices that are realistic, relational, and sustainable.
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We close by reflecting on what it takes to keep showing up over time without burning out or giving up.
Not sure if this is for you?
If you’re unsure whether this learning circle is the right fit, you’re welcome to reach out with questions or request a brief discernment conversation. This space is meant to support clarity, not pressure.