Host
Interested in Hosting a Dinner & Discussion?​​
Welcome! Hosting a Dinner & Discussion is a weighty but beautiful calling. People will come trusting you to create an environment that feels safe, honoring, respectful, and fair.
It’s also deeply rewarding—to watch walls come down and hearts open around a shared meal.
Set The Table is a faith-based organization because we believe the principles of human dignity come from God. We follow Christ’s invitation to love our enemies, and extend grace and mercy even to those we disagree with. If that vision resonates with your heart, you may be called to host.
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Here are the simple steps to get started!
1. Values
Alignment
We’ll begin with an exploration call to ensure our values align. This isn’t about political affiliation or declaring a faith. It’s about the posture of care you’ll embody as you host and guide the room.
2. Road Map Coaching Call
Next, a private one-on-one session where you’ll receive the Dinner & Discussion Host Roadmap, and practical resources. Together, we’ll ensure your dinners are safe and built for meaningful exchange.
3. The Launch Dinner!
Now, you're live! We'll co-facilitating your Dinner & Discussion to ensure it reflects the heart and tone that make these experiences so impactful. From there, the table is yours to continue hosting on your own!
Considerations!
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1. We recommend that you have access to a community where you’re well-connected.
In today’s polarized climate, we want to ensure every Dinner & Discussion provides a safe environment for all participants. During our call, we'll talk about best ways to invite those within and around your sphere of influence. We recommend your church, neighborhood, local community center, or a values-driven space where there’s already a level of trust and familiarity.
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2. The Power of a Shared Table
We’ve traditionally hosted these dinners as potluck-style meals. There’s something powerful about people bringing a dish to share — it lowers walls, settles nerves, and creates an immediate sense of contribution and belonging. It also keeps hosting simple and cost-effective. That said, you’re free to structure the meal however best fits your context.
3. What to expect financially
To continue offering this work with depth and integrity, each launch dinner includes a financial investment. The cost is typically $750–$1,500 (location-dependent). But if cost is a challenge, you’re not alone! There are creative ways to make it happen.
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Hosts may partner with local churches or community organizations who share their heart for connection and are happy to help sponsor the evening.
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Alternatively, invite a few community members to contribute as a shared investment in connection and understanding.
If that sounds like a good fit, click the link below to schedule an exploration call, and let’s start planning your Dinner & Discussion experience!​
**NOTE: We do not offer a directory of public dinners for those simply looking to attend. If you’d like to experience a Dinner & Discussion, we encourage you to find someone in your community who may be called to host—and direct them our way!
