A space to connect beyond the call of duty
This BreakBread is a dedicated space for members of the Woodstock Fire & Rescue community to slow down, share a meal, and connect with one another—outside of roles, ranks, and responsibilities.
In the rhythm of responding, serving, and showing up for others, there isn’t always time to get to know the people beside you. This evening is an opportunity to build those relationships—to strengthen trust, deepen camaraderie, and feel more at home within your company.
You’re invited to come as you are—to listen, share, laugh, and connect.
What to expect
We begin together as a full group, then move into intimate tables of 6–7 people for a conversation around one prompt, which will have one of the following themes: honor, the kitchen table, liberation, home, or humanity.
At the beginning of the gathering, the Fire Chief will draw the prompt for the evening.
For more info on the prompts and prompt examples, go here.
The Flow of the Evening
5:30 PM — Arrival
Settle in, label your dish, and connect informally.
6:00 PM — Opening Circle
We gather to arrive, ground, and share the purpose and guidelines.
6:30 PM — Dinner & Conversation
Move to your table for a shared meal and a 1-hour guided conversation.
7:45 PM — Group Takeaways
8:15 – Mingle & Clean Up
Potluck Details
This is a community potluck—please bring a dish to share with 6 people.
When you register, you’ll be asked what you plan to bring.
Most importantly, bring an open mind—and an extra helping of curiosity.
Why This Matters
Strong teams are built on more than coordination—they’re built on trust, understanding, and genuine connection.
This gathering is designed to support:
- Build relationships beyond day-to-day roles
- Strengthen trust and cohesion across the company
- Create a deeper sense of belonging
Meet the Team
Your Company Hosts: Jessica Rose & Sam Truitt
Your Facilitators & Creators of BreakBread World: Martha Williams & John Scilipote
Creators of the BreakBread process and “Conversation Alchemy,” Martha and John bring decades of experience across facilitation, coaching, mindfulness, healing, and the arts. Their work centers on helping people transform how they show up in conversation and cultivate cultures of trust, belonging, and authentic connection.They are thrilled to be collaborating with the Woodstock Center of Awakening to enliven a robust and lively shared humanity in Woodstock.
If you have any questions about this event, please be in touch at connect@breakbread.world
Thank you, and we look forward to breaking bread with 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