SVPC is a safe place for thoughtful conversations about important issues, such as gun violence, the conflict in Korea, immigration issues, the refugee crisis, recovery from natural disaster, racism, and the water situation in Flint, MI. Most Community Conversations include a documentary film screen followed by discussion and Q&A with experts and local authorities.
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IMMIGRATION ISSUES
Monday, September 17, 7–9 p.m.
Locked in a Box—This award-winning documentary film follows stories of individuals held in the U.S. Immigration detention system and those who visit them.
- Film screening
- Discussion
- View film trailer
PREVIOUS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
STORYTELLING & DISASTER RELIEF
May 24, 2018
- KEPULIHAN: When the Waters Recede—Documentary film screening
- Speakers: David Barnhart, filmmaker, Rev. Joey Lee, Executive Presbyter
A CONVERSATION ON GUN VIOLENCE
April 30, 2018
- TRIGGER: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence—Documentary film screening
- Speakers: U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna, Chief Phan S. Ngo, Sunnyvale Public Safety, Rev. Erik Swanson, PACT member, Shubhra Dubey, student leader/activist
- Community Conversation on Gun Violence: Sunnyvale City Manager's Updates Posted
PERSPECTIVES ON THE CONFLICT IN KOREA
January 10, 2018
- Memory of Forgotten War—Documentary film screening
- Speakers: Deann Borshay Liem, Filmmaker, Dr. Christine Hong and Mr. Paul Liem, Korea Policy Institute leaders, Rev. Kurt Esslinger and Hyeyoung Lee, PC(USA) mission co-workers