A Brunch of Us:
A Brunch of Us:
New Year, New T.E.A.
Rooted. Relevant. Real.
Happy New Year.
Come sip this New Tea with us.
This table is intentionally sized. Once it’s full, it’s full.
What is a Brunch of US?
This is a brunch where people actually connect.
Conversation that feels like an exhale.
There is laughter that spills over.
Music that moves bodies.
What is A Brunch
of Us?
A joy-centered gathering rooted in connection, storytelling, and collective care.
We eat together.
We move together.
We tell the truth in ways that remind us we’re not alone.
This is how trust grows.
This is how isolation breaks.
This is how bunch of people becomes something you can feel.
You’re invited to participate in ways that feel right for you listening counts too.
WHAT WE’RE POURING (T.E.A.)
T.E.A. is the practice of telling our truth, expanding our circles, and activating our collective power through connection and care.
The kind of tea brewed from lived experience, shared stories, and collective wisdom.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Real conversation
Music that moves the room
Moments to laugh, reflect, and breathe
A photo experience that captures connection
A community art moment rooted in warmth
Curated food and specialty teas designed to nourish.
Real conversation
Music that moves the room
Moments to laugh, reflect, and breathe
A photo experience that captures connection
A community art moment rooted in warmth
Curated food and specialty teas designed to nourish.
This is not a lecture.
This is participation — gently invited.
Nothing is mandatory.
This is not a lecture.
This is participation gently invited.
Nothing is mandatory.
A Brunch of Us: We Practice T.E.A.
Tell our truth — without rushing or fixing
Expand our circles — beyond familiar tables
Activate our power — by turning connection into movement
This is how trust is built.
This is how isolation breaks.
This is how community becomes infrastructure.
And yes it’s joyful. On purpose.
One Exclusive Experience. Secure
Your Spot Now.
Kalsan Restaurant
3333 W Division St #127B, St. Cloud
Saturday, January 24, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (CST)
150 seats available
HOW WE COME TOGETHER FOR BRUNCH
A few ways we show up with intention, care, and community.
TEA ATTIRE
Come As You Are, Dressed With Intention
Wear what makes you feel proud, playful, elegant, or at ease.
A beautiful dress or tailored suit
A headwrap tied just right
Hats, gloves, fascinators
A Somali scarf styled with intention
Jewelry that carries meaning
Clothing that honors your culture, elders, or lineage
There’s no right way to do this.
Just your way.
TICKETS
Choose what fits your capacity.
Your presence matters here.
Community Ticket — Minimum entry to keep the table open
Sustainer Ticket — Helps cover real event costs
Pay-It-Forward Ticket — Extends access for someone else
If you can, sustain. If you can’t, still come.
HELP US SET THE TABLE
(AMBASSADORS)
We are gathering 150 people for this brunch.
That happens through relationship — not algorithms.
Ambassadors commit to bringing 10 guests, sharing the event, and helping create a welcoming, connected atmosphere.
With 15 ambassadors, we reach our goal — together.
LOCATION
Kalsan Restaurant
3333 West Division Street #127B St. Cloud, MN 56301
When We Gather on Purpose, Something Shifts
This is not just an event you attend.
It’s a space you contribute to.
Seats are limited.
Energy matters.
And this table fills with people who are ready.
Come sip this New Tea with us.
When we gather, transformation brews.
When We Gather on Purpose, Something Shifts
This is not just an event you attend.
It’s a space you contribute to.
Seats are limited.
Energy matters.
And this table fills with people who are ready.
Come sip this New Tea with us.
When we gather, transformation brews.
Real Guests. Real Experiences.
Real Reasons to Attend.
A Brunch of Us is a community-driven gathering model that centers connection, storytelling, and collective care as pathways to sustained civic and social engagement. Founded by Dr. LaDonna Butler, the initiative creates intentional spaces where people build trust, share lived experience, and explore meaningful next steps toward community well-being and collective action.
A Brunch of Us is a community-driven gathering model that centers connection, storytelling, and collective care as pathways to sustained civic and social engagement. Founded by Dr. LaDonna Butler, the initiative creates intentional spaces where people build trust, share lived experience, and explore meaningful next steps toward community well-being and collective action.
A Few Things You May Be Wondering
A few clarifying notes so you can arrive feeling grounded, welcomed, and clear.
Is this a panel, workshop, or lecture?
No. This is a gathering with intention. There are no panels or formal presentations. Participation is gently invited listening and being present absolutely counts.
Do I have to speak, share, or participate in activities?
No. Nothing is mandatory. You choose how you participate, how much you share, and how you move throughout the space.
What should I wear?
Tea attire: come as you are, dressed with intention. Wear what makes you feel comfortable, confident, and grounded whether that’s elegant, playful, cultural, or simple.
Are tickets required?
Yes. Tickets help support the space, food, DJ, photographer, decor, insurance, and facilitation ensuring the care behind the gathering is valued and sustained.
Is this event accessible and welcoming?
Yes. This gathering centers dignity, consent, and care. If you have specific access needs or questions, you’re welcome to reach out before the event.