Community Group Network
Welcome to the IONS Community Group Home Page!
There are nearly 200 self-organizing Community Groups meeting around the world that link themselves to, and are recognized by, The Institute of Noetic Sciences. The groups bring together a dynamic collection of people dedicated to exploring a wide range of noetic topics toward a personal and collective shift in consciousness through conversations that matter. Most bring science and spirituality together in interesting ways. They begin as like-minded people gathering to exchange mind-based ideas and morph into heart-based islands of friendship and enlightenment across the land. There is power and magic in this intimate face to face connection and sharing of ideas and experiences in a safe space. Group meetings are often formed around discussion of Shift magazine articles, IONS books, inspiring films, and downloads of SIA teleseminar speakers. For a more thorough description, look at the Community Group Purpose and Principles section of Community Group Basics.
The Community Group Network links the individual groups into a coherent field of folks who share a dedication to bringing about the shift in consciousness we desire. This Meet section of the Shift In Action website offers opportunities for the groups to network in order to share their activities, meeting topics, excitement, and progress toward transformation. Check out the Community Group Happenings and News from Member Council. Look at the Events Listing to see what is happening. Then search your area by typing in your zip code in the search box for interesting speakers, provocative topics, videos/DVDs, and social occasions to get to know one another.
To join an existing Community Group, please locate one near you in our Community Group Directory
Start your own if there is not one near you - it is easy and rewarding. Go to the Community Group Basics and Starting a New Group pages for helpful information.
