The Quest

Conflict vs Dialogue
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker
The theme for 2 December 2023 is ‘Conflict vs Dialogue’ – What are the differences and how can we approach them from a place of integrity and authenticity.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tceCtrT0jEtxrFXZsY8RrIE5ZaWg1vUXu#/registration](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tceCtrT0jEtxrFXZsY8RrIE5ZaWg1vUXu#/registration)

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (1. Being a coward 2. Singing for wellbeing 3. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) 4. Forgive or forget? – 5. Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

Reacting vs Responding
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker.
The theme for 11 November 2023 is ‘Reacting vs Responding’ – are you consciously choosing or are your patterns choosing for you?
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdu6grjIsG9C6AOHXq1kcYRn-rHxKfTU3#/registration](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdu6grjIsG9C6AOHXq1kcYRn-rHxKfTU3#/registration)

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: What my friendships reveal about me)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
This evening we have a guest facilitator joining us! Matthew Beckford – a coach, facilitator and Diversity and Equality practitioner. He works with individuals and groups to access more of their potential and change the world in small ways everyday.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
**This weeks theme: What my friendships reveal about me**
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdumhrTosH9a-_nQ4_zn4WC3PQcNZ0Xg0#/registration](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdumhrTosH9a-_nQ4_zn4WC3PQcNZ0Xg0#/registration)

Actual Self vs Perceived Self
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker.
The theme for 21 October 2023 is ‘Actual Self vs Perceived Self’ – How I see myself vs how others see me).
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcO-tqjojGNfUCSsYimHuqUXdRUG_yk89#/registration](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcO-tqjojGNfUCSsYimHuqUXdRUG_yk89#/registration)

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (1. Alone or lonely? – 2. The games people play – 3. Sexual expectations – 4. Holding Hands – 5. Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Healthy Self Esteem)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
**This weeks theme: Healthy Self Esteem**
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqd-qrrDMoHtwa34i5q7h2yLRMhUTk15bK#/registration](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqd-qrrDMoHtwa34i5q7h2yLRMhUTk15bK#/registration)

The Quest Programme for Gay, Bi + Queer Men
2023-09-08 10:00 - 2023-09-10 17:30 (Europe/London) | LIFT, 45 White Lion St, London, England, N19PW, United Kingdom
A powerful personal development program for gay, bi +queer men.

“Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” – James Baldwin
The Quest programme is an experiential journey designed to empower gay, bi & queer men into a powerfully positive way of living –– free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. Two professional group facilitators and certified coaches support participants to develop a sense of self to creatively engage in life. Attendees practise new behaviours and engender new beliefs that move them towards authentic living with a connection to others & confident self-expression.
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Quest founders Ade + Darren talk about The Quest Program
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The Quest Programme goes to the heart of our challenge to fulfil our lives.
“The trick for the gay man himself is to resolve the conflict between the inner life and the outer one and become the authentic, gay person that lies buried beneath.” – Out of the Shadows: Reimagining Gay Men’s Lives by Walt Odets
Since 2011, The Quest has been empowering gay, bi & queer men to rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefine their understanding of community –– within a safe & supportive environment alongside a diverse range of people. The Quest’s work enables enriched relationships with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations –– through self-acceptance & compassion, and the social awareness to embrace new possibilities.
By attending this interactive & engaging weekend participants will:
– Gain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development.
– Develop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs, behaviours & habits.
– Actively begin a healing process.
– Identify ways to improve their sense of self & relationships.
– Establish next steps for themselves, their relationships, and the world we live in.
– Experience support & intimacy from a group of gay, bi and queer men.
– Create a positive & supportive new network of men.
– Gain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay, bi or queer man in today’s world.

The programme itinerary is in three phases:
Preparation: Attendees will receive six daily reflection emails prior to the face-to-face gathering.
Coming Together: Our group workshop sessions are held over a three-day weekend: Friday (10am – 4.45pm), Saturday (10am – 5.30pm) and Sunday (10am – 5.30pm).
Integration: Attendees take part in a seven-day email check-in starting on the Monday after our weekend together. There will then be three virtual sessions where attendees explore a range of topics to enable them embed insights from the weekend.
The weekend experience will include discussions & sharing in pairs, triads, small and large groups. It will include storytelling, psychological exploration & education, book readings, expressive writing, coaching and self-reflection & inquiry.
Y﻿ou can find out more about the programme here.
#gbqmen #gay #gaymen #personaldevelopment #workshop #programme

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Beyond words - wisdom of the body)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
**This weeks theme: Beyond words – wisdom of the body**
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtd-Crpz0iGNFD30NPLrSpPw8xjFOHFfEZ#/registration](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtd-Crpz0iGNFD30NPLrSpPw8xjFOHFfEZ#/registration)

Rising Strong™ Workshop (London - September 2023)
2023-09-02 10:00 - 2023-09-03 17:30 | LIFT, 45 White Lion St, London, England, N19PW, United Kingdom
Rising Strong™ is about what it takes to get back up and how owning our stories of struggle gives us the power to write a daring new ending.

Join us in September 2023 for Rising Strong™ Workshop
“The truth is that falling hurts. The dare is to keep being brave and feel your way back up” – Brené Brown
Rising Strong™ is a process based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability – the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome – is the only path to more love, belonging, creativity and joy. But living a brave life is not always easy: We are inevitably going to stumble and fall.
The Rising Strong™ process is about what it takes to get back up and how owning our stories of struggle gives us the power to write a daring new ending.

Rising Strong™ Workshop
We all go through struggle – asking somebody out that does not want us, expressing our feelings and not being understood, saying something at work that didn’t land very well; the list is endless – failing feels painful and can trigger shame, disappointment and a whole range of emotions and thoughts.
Sometimes we avoid pursuing our heart desires because we fear failing. And sometimes when we do, we don’t get back up and we give up. But if we want to break away from the crowd and live wholehearted lives, we have to be courageous and different; doing this inevitable means we will sometimes fall.
This workshop is all about learning to get back up and how to become a highly resilient individual. How do we bounce back from failure? How do you recover from being exposed?

By taking part in the Rising Strong™ Workshop you will learn how to apply the Rising Strong™ process to your day-to-day life and become empowered to write wholehearted new endings to your stories. You will also:

Become familiar with the physics of vulnerability and the ten rules of engagement for rising strong.
Identify the values that are most important in your life and learn why values clarification is essential to the development of resiliency.
Become familiar with the Rising Strong process and goals – rise from our falls, overcome our mistakes, and face hurt in a way that brings more wisdom and wholeheartedness to our lives.
Raise your awareness about: the feelings associated with emotions, your response to emotion, and how emotion, thought, and behavior are interconnected.
Practice and build skills to engage with and experience emotion, including mindfulness and breathing.
Deepen your emotional vocabulary and self-awareness
Comprehend that as humans, we have meaning-making in our biology and are compelled to make up stories – even if they are based on incomplete information.
Reclaim and integrate orphaned parts of yourself and celebrate that wholeness through creative expression.

The Rising Strong™ workshop is an interactive mix of –

Psycho experiential and educational exploration
Viewings of videos from Brené, created specifically for Rising Strong™
Storytelling
Group discussions
Creative exercises
Coaching
Self reflection and inquiry

Included in the registration fee –

Your personal Rising Strong™ workbook
Light refreshments during the weekend
Post workshop activity
One 50 min virtual coaching session with one of the facilitators (to take place within 3 months of completion of the workshop)

Please note that attending this workshop does not lead to certification as a ‘The Daring Way™ Facilitator’.

Date: Saturday 2 September (10am – 5.45pm) and Sunday 3 September (10am – 5.30pm)
Facilitators: Ade Adeniji and Darren Brady – Certified Daring Way™ Facilitators.
www.daringeurope.com

ABOUT BRENÉ BROWN
Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She also holds the position of visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.
Brené has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers and is the host of two award-winning podcasts, Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead.
Brené’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and her titles include Atlas of the Heart, Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection. With Tarana Burke, she co-edited the bestselling anthology You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience.
Brené’s TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 60 million views. Brené is the first researcher to have a filmed lecture on Netflix, and in March 2022, she launched a new show on HBO Max that focuses on her latest book, Atlas of the Heart.
Brené spends most of her time working in organizations around the world, helping develop braver leaders and more courageous cultures.
She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Steve. They have two children, Ellen and Charlie, and a weird Bichon named Lucy.

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (Facing fears – Music is the food of love – Food is the way to a man’s heart – Mind the apps – Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Healthy and Toxic Relationships)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
**This weeks theme:Healthy and Toxic Relationships**
Watch Ade and Darren discussing their ‘take’ on the theme:
[https://youtu.be/Mvymc7_fHfI](https://youtu.be/Mvymc7_fHfI)
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldO-vrz4oGtTPZycwOsbVclmwW8dL6QB6](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldO-vrz4oGtTPZycwOsbVclmwW8dL6QB6)

Family of Choice
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker.
The theme for 3 June 2023 is ‘Family of Choice’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqf-6urT8jGtB1rz1XS1PzYOdlxDsJe2a-](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqf-6urT8jGtB1rz1XS1PzYOdlxDsJe2a-)

Messy Perfectionism
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker
The theme for 20 May 2023 is ‘Messy Perfectionism.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdO2sqT0vG9KuK3C3J1vbipv-ZrjygoAr](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdO2sqT0vG9KuK3C3J1vbipv-ZrjygoAr)

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (The best things in life are free – Gay labels and clichés – Starting over – Dance / 5 Rhythms – Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Unlocking Creativity)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
**This weeks theme: Unlocking Creativity**
You can listen to Darren and Adé talking about the theme here – [https://youtu.be/LdMZcq0JVTA](https://youtu.be/LdMZcq0JVTA)
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrduGuqz4jGd3xd1hlEDTdtRTj6lE4epdI](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrduGuqz4jGd3xd1hlEDTdtRTj6lE4epdI)

The Gifts of Imperfection Workshop (One-Day Event)
2023-04-22 10:00 - 17:30 | Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, Regents Place, London, Greater London, NW1 3FE, United Kingdom
The Gifts of Imperfection experiential programme

The Gifts of Imperfection workshop, based on the bestselling book by Dr Brené Brown, is about learning to be wholehearted – which is to engage with the world from a place of worthiness. Our authentic journey is about moving from “What will people think?” to “I am imperfect and I am enough.”
This one-day workshop is led by Ade Adeniji and Darren Brady, Certified Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ Facilitators. The workshop is an opportunity to cultivate the skills and habits required to embody our authenticity day-by-day, it covers selected Guideposts from the full programme.
During our time together, we will explore:

Courage, Compassion, and Connection: Tools for the Wholehearted Journey

Cultivating Authenticity: Letting Go of What People Think

Cultivating Self-Compassion: Letting Go of Perfectionism

Cultivating a Resilient Spirit: Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness

Cultivating Play and Rest: Letting Go of Exhaustion as a Status Symbol and Productivity as Self Worth

The Wholehearted Revolution

When: Saturday 22nd April: 1000 – 1730 GMT (In Person)
Where: Old Diorama Art Centre, 201 Drummond St, Regent Place, London, NW1 3FE
Format
The workshop will involve creative workbook activities, sharing experiences, self-inquiry, artwork, journalling, coaching and readings from the ‘Gifts of Imperfection’.
Participant Materials

You will be provided with an art journal.
We will also provide art supplies, but do feel free to bring with you any other creative materials that you have, along with old magazines.

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (Unrequited love – The best day of my life – LGBT+ movies that have influenced me – Making changes – Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

Creativity & Play
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker
The theme for 15 April 2023 is ‘Creativity & Play’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcof-2pqTkjEtMKs3y8ihyFPjuCmg0miJFH](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcof-2pqTkjEtMKs3y8ihyFPjuCmg0miJFH)

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Balance + Regulation)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
**This weeks theme: Balance + Regulation**
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpdu6ppzgvH9IACa1-fhEx-W2jSIznirHs](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpdu6ppzgvH9IACa1-fhEx-W2jSIznirHs)

The Quest Programme for Gay, Bi + Queer men
2023-03-17 10:00 - 2023-03-19 17:30 | LIFT, 45 White Lion St, London, England, N19PW, United Kingdom
A powerful personal development program for gay, bi +queer men.

“Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” James Baldwin
The Quest programme is an experiential journey designed to empower gay, bi & queer men into a powerfully positive way of living –– free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. Two professional group facilitators and certified coaches support participants to develop a sense of self to creatively engage in life. Attendees practise new behaviours and engender new beliefs that move them towards authentic living with a connection to others & confident self-expression.
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This program has been generously supported by the Social Enterprise Support fund from The National Lottery. Places are subsidised – enabling a diverse range of participants.
Please secure your subsidised place early to avoid disappointment
Quest founders Ade + Darren talk about The Quest Program
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The Quest Programme goes to the heart of our challenge to fulfil our lives.
“The trick for the gay man himself is to resolve the conflict between the inner life and the outer one and become the authentic, gay person that lies buried beneath.”
Out of the Shadows: Reimagining Gay Men’s Lives by Walt Odets
Since 2011, The Quest has been empowering gay, bi & queer men to rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefine their understanding of community –– within a safe & supportive environment alongside a diverse range of people. The Quest’s work enables enriched relationships with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations –– through self-acceptance & compassion, and the social awareness to embrace new possibilities.
By attending this interactive & engaging weekend participants will:
– Gain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development.
– Develop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs, behaviours & habits.
– Actively begin a healing process.
– Identify ways to improve their sense of self & relationships.
– Establish next steps for themselves, their relationships, and the world we live in.
– Experience support & intimacy from a group of gay, bi and queer men.
– Create a positive & supportive new network of men.
– Gain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay, bi or queer man in today’s world.

The programme itinerary is in three phases:
Preparation: Attendees will receive six daily reflection emails prior to the face-to-face gathering.
Coming Together: Our group workshop sessions are held over a three-day weekend: Friday (10am – 4.45pm), Saturday (10am – 5.30pm) and Sunday (10am – 5.30pm).
Integration: Attendees take part in a six-day email check-in starting on the Monday after our weekend together. There will then be three online Zoom sessions when attendees explore a range of topics to enable them embed insights from the weekend. These sessions take place on the first three Sundays following the weekend (unless otherwise arranged).
The weekend experience will include discussions & sharing in pairs, triads, small and large groups. It will include storytelling, psychological exploration & education, book readings, expressive writing, coaching and self-reflection & inquiry.
Included in the programme fee is:
– The Quest Experience programme workbook
– A copy of the book ‘Love Me As I Am: gay men reflect on their lives’
#gbqmen #gay #gaymen #personaldevelopment #workshop #programme

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (Courage – Disgust – Sexual appetite – I know I’m alive because… – Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

Rest & Renewal
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker.
The theme for 11 March 2023 is ‘Rest & Renewal’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAscOmqrToiHtHFsMtiDd2znqhiL7Wu6UwN](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAscOmqrToiHtHFsMtiDd2znqhiL7Wu6UwN)

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Fitting In v's Belonging)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
**This weeks theme: Fitting In v’s Belonging**
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvduqhpjovHdF126tKLrXfhKF9GpqKjiBM](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvduqhpjovHdF126tKLrXfhKF9GpqKjiBM)

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (Death – Grace – Love – Truth – Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

Cultivating Self-Compassion
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker.
The theme for 11 February 2023.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodOuurjksGNNk4TMyVydL-aTer0VV0v5B](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodOuurjksGNNk4TMyVydL-aTer0VV0v5B)

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Kindness)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme: Kindness
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucemgrzkqE9HDSzpNIG4xALlHaJegEj33](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucemgrzkqE9HDSzpNIG4xALlHaJegEj33)

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (Friendship – Flirting – Fitness – Future – Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

Cultivating Gratitude & Joy
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker
The theme for 4 January 2023 is ‘Cultivating Gratitude & Joy’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucu2vqzkuHt16is7D5My3J3KPajouevu5](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucu2vqzkuHt16is7D5My3J3KPajouevu5)

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Embracing & Letting Go)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme : Embracing & Letting Go
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpce-orjIsH9A-RrV7gSgszJHFO6hJXDhE](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpce-orjIsH9A-RrV7gSgszJHFO6hJXDhE)
