The Frank Zeidler Center for Public Discussion will present another monthly- - -MAD HOT Community Conversation in February.  

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  Held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 19th Street and Wisconsin Avenue.  Use Wisconsin Avenue entrances.  See the events section of the website for further details!

THANK YOU to all who joined us to celebrate our 5th Anniversary! 

OUR MISSION

The Frank Zeidler Center for Public Discussion seeks to provide opportunities for all citizens to engage in healthy public conversations that foster greater mutual understanding.

The Frank Zeidler Center for Public Discussion serves the Milwaukee community by training group facilitators, sponsoring public events, facilitating discussions within and among groups and by encouraging mutual support of the many groups in the Milwaukee area who are committed to strengthening the community through respectful interaction.

PURPOSE OF THE FRANK ZEIDLER CENTER FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION

We believe that our work can lead to a more healthy exchange of ideas and experiences related to issues and challenges facing communities.

We believe:

The current social atmosphere is one of division and mutual distrust.  Groups in society seem increasingly polarized.

Avenues for conducting public discussion are either unknown to the public or not satisfying in clarifying community needs and building cooperation.  We seek to promote open, public discussion - the gift of an open and democratic society.

We hope that by supporting efforts to improve community discussion of public issues, groups will be encouraged to work collaboratively. 

Trained facilitators can provide ways to open discussion on issues, inviting people to discuss issues of the common good in fresh ways.