Speaking & Listening: Home – Bonn Dialogue Evening for New Perspectives

Home in Conversation: An Evening that Creates Closeness

What does home mean to you? At the dialogue evening Speaking & Listening: Home on November 19, 2026, in Bonn, the focus is not on quick answers, but rather on personal experiences. A protected space for encounters, attention, and genuine conversations from person to person is created in the Nachfolge-Christi-Kirche.

When personal stories have space

Home can be a place, a memory, a familiar scent, or the feeling of belonging somewhere. It can provide security, raise questions, or change throughout life. The dialogue format invites participants to reflect on such thoughts and share them with others.

The event is part of the national conversation series The Great Conversation. Talking about Home. The Bonn evening is organized by the Speaking & Listening network in Bonn together with the Evangelical Church Community Beuel. The event planning relies on a clearly structured process and a respectful conversation culture.

Four minutes to speak, attentive listening

The format follows simple rules: In small groups, each person receives the same speaking time. One person speaks at a time while the others listen attentively. Discussions, interruptions, and judgments take a backseat. This creates a special event atmosphere where different experiences can coexist.

It is precisely this focus on personal experiences that makes the evening special. The atmosphere among the audience develops not through loud debates, but through calmness, openness, and the surprising realization of how connecting genuine listening can be.

A dialogue evening for many perspectives

The target audience is explicitly not limited to politically active people. Everyone who wants to engage with the concept of home is welcome: long-time residents and newcomers, young adults, and older people, those with clear ideas as well as those still searching for their own approach.

The experience of the event thrives on diversity. Different biographies, memories, and viewpoints come together without a common definition needing to emerge at the end. Respect, personal stories, and the opportunity to learn about other perspectives are at the center.

An evening of social significance

Speaking & Listening was developed by Mehr Demokratie e. V. and has established itself as a dialogue format for socially relevant topics. The concept combines moderation, event organization, and a democratic conversation culture. The simple structure provides orientation and makes it easier for people who experience traditional discussion events as too controversial or impersonal to participate.

The Bonn date is part of a larger conversation series in which experiences related to home are collected and – with the participants' consent – anonymized into a broader picture. The local evening remains an independent experience with room for personal encounters.

Conclusion: Home begins with listening

Visitors can expect a calm, intense, and human evening in a special setting. Those who wish to share their own thoughts, discover new perspectives, or simply listen attentively will find an open framework at Speaking & Listening: Home. Experience the dialogue evening live in Bonn and become part of a conversation that fosters closeness and understanding.

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Sources:

• Speaking & Listening – The Great Conversation
• Speaking & Listening – Dialogue Format by Mehr Demokratie e. V.
• #jetztinbonn – Speaking & Listening in Bonn
• City of Bonn – Event Calendar