A table is just a table until people gather around it with intention.
Every thriving community needs people willing to make space—not just for people to come together, but for something new to become possible.
As a BreakBread Host or Co-host, you’ll learn the art of cultivating conversations that move beyond small talk and familiar patterns. You’ll be supported in developing the awareness, tools, and practices that help people listen more deeply, show up more fully, and connect in new ways.
You’ll Be Supported Every Step of the Way
BreakBread provides the structure, tools, and ongoing support so you can focus on welcoming people.
The Art of BreakBread Training
Host Orientation and Preparation
Help Curating &
Help Matching Guests if Needed
Opportunities to connect with fellow hosts
Hosting or Co-hosting is “Conversation Alchemy” in Action
Every gathering is designed to gently shift the way we relate to one another.
How It Works
Before the Series
Apply! We want to make sure you are able to commit and that we are aligned.
We’ll introduce you to the BreakBread experience and match you with a Kitchen Table.
During the Series
Three monthly gatherings
One shared conversation prompt each month
Optional community check-ins
After the Series
All ten tables gather for a community celebration to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate the journey together.
Key Dates & Cost
Preparatory Dates
- Kickoff BreakBread – September 13 (Strongly encouraged)
- Conversation Alchemy Workshop – October 24 (Optional, strongly encouraged) Learn relational practices that help shift the conversation
Program Dates
- Three Kitchen Table Gatherings – September • October • November Suggested: Third Sundays, 5:30–8:30 PM
- Host Community Gatherings – Last Wednesday Evening of the Month (Optional) Monthly hybrid check-ins and debriefs throughout the series
- Closing Celebration – December 6
Cost
The Kitchen Table Series is made possible through the generosity of our donors and volunteers. Rather than charging a program fee, we invite participants to become Friends of BreakBread by committing to make a monthly tax-deductible donation.
We are grateful for the support of our donors — and are actively pursuing additional philanthropic support—to help underwrite the remaining costs.
Join Us
Community doesn’t happen by accident. It grows one conversation, one shared meal, and one relationship at a time. If you’re ready to slow down, meet new people, and become part of a community-wide experiment in belonging, we’d love to welcome you.






Martha Williams and John Scilipote are creators, thinkers, and community connectors passionate about the power of conversation to create communities of care, connection, trust, and belonging. They founded