Gathering at the Table: Turning Conversation into Community

What if healing division started with something as simple as sitting down together? In this episode, we meet Elizabeth Moro, former congressional candidate, author of The Civil Graces Project, and owner of the Centreville Café & Marketplace, whose lifelong passion for hospitality has evolved into a movement for connection. From her Pennsylvania childhood as one of twelve siblings to her campaign trail conversations across five counties, Elizabeth shares how the table has always been a place for dialogue, dignity, and discovery.

She reflects on the power of shared meals to bridge differences, the inspiration behind her “Mondays with Moro” gatherings, and why she believes civility begins with presence. Whether you’re a community leader, a conversation starter, or someone craving genuine connection, this episode invites you to pull up a chair and rediscover what it means to make space, for each other and for grace.

Highlights from the episode:
• How Elizabeth’s run for Congress inspired The Civil Graces Project
• The story behind Centreville Café & Marketplace as a hub for dialogue
• Why she believes hospitality can heal division
• Lessons from her “Mondays with Moro” community gatherings
• The deeper meaning of the table as a place for listening, learning, and belonging