Common Security Club

ECONOMIC PROBLEMS? Hey, Join the Club!

Join us for a ‘Train the Trainers’ Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Paulist Center in Boston. Learn how to start a Common Security Club in your congregation or community.

What’s a Common Security Club?

A place to come together to grapple with our personal security in a rapidly changing world.
To learn about the root causes of our economic and ecological challenges.
To explore ways to increase our personal/economic security through mutual aid and shared action.
To build on what we have together — and strengthen the institutions that we all depend on.
In the process, make friends, find inspiration, have fun, and strengthen community.

There are three basic components.

LEARN TOGETHER: Through popular education tools, videos and shared readings, participants increase their understanding of the larger economic forces on our lives.

MUTUAL AID: Through stories, examples, web-based resources, a workbook and mutual support, participants take action for collective security.

SOCIAL ACTION: Many of our challenges won’t be solved through personal or local mutual aid efforts. They require us to work together to press for larger state, national and even global changes.

The First Common Security Clubs

Over 50 communities around the country have piloted “Common Security Clubs” in 2009. Clubs typically are 15-25 adults who commit to meet for six initial facilitated meetings using the CSC Facilitator’s Guide. Have a look at our suggested “Introductory Meeting” here.

Anyone who feels comfortable leading a group can start a CSC! We have the (free) Facilitator’s Guide available for use, and other tools and resources here on our website. Contact us and we’ll provide materials and guidance: andree@commonsecurityclub.org.

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