The Windows and Mirrors media clubs are our outreach programs in McPherson County, focusing on bringing attention to us as individuals and connecting us into a stronger community. The window is looking out through various media into other people's perspectives, how they live, think, and walk through our community. The mirror looks back at us, revealing how our own worldview and perspective dictate how we interact with the community around us. The mission of these outreach programs is to show the McPherson community at large how the uniqueness of the individuals that live here can come together to create a stronger bond with each other and ultimately create a stronger, better McPherson County. We invite all to come and enjoy the various windows and Mirrors Media club programs and events, and to challenge the way that you think about the people living in your community.
Would you like to volunteer at one of our clubs? Click the link to fill out our volunteer form.
The Windows and Mirrors Queer Watch Party is a monthly movie screening event that delves into queer media for young and old alike. All of the movies, short films, and documentaries are hand-selected by our program director Julie Schott, bringing focus to the enlightening, camp, silly, or serious movies throughout queer film medium. After each screening, a discussion is held to talk about the movie's subject, likes and dislikes, and to share how our different perspectives shape our opinions.
For more information or to register for the event, please visit the McPherson Pride Facebook page. If you want to participate, please fill out the registration form under the monthly event or sign up for our newsletter to get monthly registration reminders.
Windows and Mirrors Book Club is a monthly discussion delving into the topics of intersectionality and how our biases shape us into who we are as individuals. All of the books have been selected for their unique perspective into one or more marginalized groups to broaden our horizons and reflect on how we interact with others in our community. Each books is split up into two month sessions and delve into half of the book at a time to achieve in depth conversations about the topics of these books.
Disclaimer: The themes discussed in the Windows and Mirrors Book Club reads will contain mature content. for participation under 18 years of age, parental/guardian discretion is advised.
For registration please click the link below.
We are proud to partner with Twice Told Tales, our local bookseller, to buy copies of the books. We at McPherson Social Outreach League are dedicated to our vision of educating the community through literature, and there is no better way to accomplish that than by supporting the local businesses of McPherson County. We also thank McPherson Public Library for being a dedicated resource for the McPherson community, bringing educational materials to the public.
Click here to find the Twice Told Tales online bookshop. There, you will find the Windows and Mirrors book club reading list for purchase.
Windows and Mirrors Civil Discourse is a monthly discussion group focused on discussing civil issues in McPherson County and around the world. Our meetings aim to spark thoughtful discussion about society and our place in it, and to communicate our mission to empower a compassionate and engaged community. With this program, we can examine our perceptions of each other and extend a hand of acceptance and graciousness. diversity is the spice of life and it is our wish to bring the uniqueness of the individual into a community where the impact of all creates the vibrant and variable culture that we call home.
For registration, please click the link below.
Windows and Mirrors Craft Club is a monthly event held where participants will have a guided craft meant for young and old alike. These crafts will bring fun and joy to the community of McPherson County by teaching people the skills to make beautiful art. The craft club is dedicated to the mission of empowering an engaged community by bringing in local businesses and art professionals to teach new skills to the community.
For registration, please click the link below.
We are proud to be partnering with Floss and Needle to guide our November meeting.
For more information about Floss and Needle, please click the link to their website to learn more.