Dialogue Institute of Kansas City

09/09/2026

🌟 Community Service Award — Intersect KC

We are proud to recognize Intersect KC with the Community Service Award at the 20th Annual Dialogue & Friendship Dinner.

Intersect KC has made a meaningful impact by strengthening community connections and bringing people together around shared values, service, and collaboration.

Join us as we celebrate Intersect KC and other individuals and organizations helping build a stronger, more connected Kansas City.

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 UMKC Student Union
🎟️ Individual Tickets: $60

We hope you will join us and invite your friends, colleagues, and community members to be part of this special evening.

The Courage to Connect — People. Ideas. A Stronger KC.

09/09/2026

🏆 Building Bridges Through Sports Award

We are excited to honor Lori Thomas and FIFA World Cup 2026 Volunteer Operations & Workforce with the Building Bridges Through Sports Award at the 20th Annual Dialogue & Friendship Dinner.

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating people and organizations that bring communities together through service, dialogue, and connection.

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 UMKC Student Union
🎟️ Individual Tickets: $60

We would love to see you there! Bring your friends, colleagues, and community members and be part of this special 20th anniversary celebration.

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/261818208594162

The Courage to Connect — People. Ideas. A Stronger KC.

09/07/2026

Join us for the 20th Annual Dialogue & Friendship Dinner & Award Ceremony on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 PM at the UMKC Student Union.

This year’s theme, “The Courage to Connect,” celebrates the power of dialogue, friendship, and service in building stronger communities.

We are honored to welcome Vonya Womack as our keynote speaker.

🎟️ Individual Tickets: $60
Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261818208594162

📍 UMKC Student Union, 401
🕕 Reception & Registration: 6:00 PM
🎤 Program Begins: 6:30 PM

We hope you’ll join us for this special 20th-anniversary evening of connection, recognition, and community.

08/30/2026

08/09/2026

Taste, learn & enjoy Turkish cuisine! 🍽️✨
Join us for a fun Turkish Cooking Class featuring İskender Kebab, Bulgur Pilaf & a delicious phyllo dessert!

📅 September 14 | 5–7 PM
💲 $25 | Limited spots!

Come cook, connect & share the flavors of Türkiye! ❤️

08/07/2026

A Colorful Morning of Creativity and Friendship

This month, we had the pleasure of gathering with our friends from St. Paul Methodist Church for a wonderful fabric bowl workshop and brunch.

Everyone had the opportunity to create a unique fabric bowl using beautiful colors, patterns, and designs. It was inspiring to see so much creativity around the table!

A special thank-you goes to Cheryl, one of the members of St. Paul Methodist Church, for generously sharing her time, talent, and expertise with us. We are so grateful for her kindness, patience, and the joy she brought to the class.

More than anything, it was a beautiful morning filled with friendship, conversation, creativity, and delicious food. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this gathering so memorable.

We look forward to many more opportunities to learn, create, and grow together.

08/03/2026

🍽️ You’re Invited to a Building Bridges Dinner!

Share a meal. Build friendships. Strengthen our community.

From August 29–December 15, volunteer families from the Dialogue Institute of Kansas City and the Raindrop Foundation are opening their homes to bring people together for an evening of conversation, hospitality, and connection.

✨ Bring a friend or family member and enjoy a welcoming dinner with a local host family.

📅 Register and suggest a few dates that work for you:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoiUNXASeL3QBLL4QiPAx02GuOzbLOJXkg2Z0vEW_51ugJYQ/viewform

We look forward to sharing a table with you!

06/19/2026

At our June brunch with St. Paul Methodist Church and the Dialogue Institute,This season’s summer brunches were filled with sunshine, poolside fun, meaningful conversations, delicious homemade dishes, and wonderful moments of sharing.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, contributed their favorite dishes, and made these gatherings so special. We look forward to many more moments of connection, joy, and friendship in the seasons ahead! ❤️

06/14/2026

Tantuni 🌯

A flavorful wrap filled with seasoned beef and fresh vegetables, made fresh at the festival.