Come Together: Towards a Synergistic Society

Could a look into history give the modern buzzword ‘synergy’ real meaning, while bringing us closer to our Sunday Assembly goals to Live Better, Help Often and Wonder More?

Throughout history, societies and economies have been governed by a succession of elites who have amassed enormous wealth while the bulk of their fellow citizens live in relative poverty. 

They are often presented as exceptional, entrepreneurial, gifted individuals, when in fact they’re driven by insecurity and attempts to overcome their sense of inferiority.

Some pre-industrial societies managed to avoid this schismatic structure, finding a way to harness these energies for social benefit. What can we learn today from these synergistic societies?

We’re delighted to welcome back John Graves: psychotherapeutic studies teacher, life coach and lifelong philosophy student. John will explore how we could achieve more synergy in our own society.

Read about John Graves’ previous Sunday Assembly London talk, Greek Wisdom for the Modern Age

You’ll also hear from Rowan, a poet from East London. Rowan’s poetry is a journey into feelings that are hard to articulate and lessons that should be shared. 

There will also be four fantastic songs performed by our very own Sunday Assembly London Band. 

About Sunday Assembly London

Sunday Assembly London is your regular and reliable stop for a welcoming, accessible and inspiring Sunday community, where you can hear talks, poetry, share your stories and make new friends.

Stay after for tea, biscuits, and chat in the Backyard Comedy Club. Then join us for a local meal, picnic or a drink and card games at the pub.

We’d also love you to join us on a guided walk! At 2pm, Sunday Assembly London volunteer Diane will be taking us on a tour of the spaces that put the green into Bethnal Green, sharing her wealth of local knowledge.

→ Our next assembly: Craftivism: The Art of Gentle Protest, 1 June

Sarah Corbett will be sharing the story of co-founding the Craftivist Collective: a strategic and compassionate take on activism that makes a real impact.

← Our previous assembly: Bubble Club: Inclusive Nightlife Under Threat, 4 May