Amsterdam city of the ‘Diaconie’ and ‘Barmhartigheid’

Did you know Amsterdam has always been a city that is caring, compassionate and provides charity for those in need?

If you are looking for more meaning and connection in this city and like to discover an unseen other side of Amsterdam, this event is there for you.

The First Supper invites you to an evening of inspiration, connection and opening our hearts to what Amsterdammers call: “meedoen”. We want you to experience  “meedoen” first hand in a unique venue that will open its doors especially for us: Wereldhuis. Wereldhuis’ mission is to contribute to the lives of undocumented people in Amsterdam in a variety of ways. Located in the historic cellars of the Protestantse Diaconie, in the heart of historic Amsterdam, it is a beautiful venue for our evening.

This evening will be a helpful mirror to discover what “meedoen” may mean in our own walk of life.

During this unique experience we will:

• Learn about the fascinating story of the Diaconie, today best summarized in “meedoen”. This will further come alive when we listen to the story of Wereldhuis foundation
• Walk and explore the exterior of the larger Diaconie venue, visit a historic interior room, the peaceful garden and nearby Amstel river to awaken our appetite
• Enjoy a seasoned supper in a historic cellar, cooked and prepared by Wereldhuis foundation. We will enjoy a meal that in daytime nourishes the regular guests, in the evening nourishes us.
• Be welcomed in a new circle of new friends, including our welcoming hospitality community. Find out something special happens when we connect more deeply at the table.
• Experience how the conversation may reveal what may call you in your own walk of life and how that might play-out
• Icing on the cake: At our table, a sharing and storytelling how “meedoen” makes a difference in other peoples lives, that will certainly fuel our plenary discussion

The historic Diaconie venue we will visit was founded by the church in the 17th century to offer housing and care to elderly women, today it is a home and community of charitable initiatives that serve a wide variety of social needs in the city. The historic venue contains four restored buildings with beautifully curated historic rooms and a peaceful interior garden. It is a good place to disconnect and reconnect.

You will be hosted by The First Supper together with Wereldhuis and the Diaconie. The supper will be served in the historic cellar of the Corvershof building, cooked and served in the kitchen of Wereldhuis.

Whether you come to reflect, listen, or just enjoy good company and a tasty meal: This supper is your opportunity to meet up with Amsterdam locals, visitors and those new in town to connect, share stories, have a deeper, meaningful conversation and listen to what calls us today in contemporary Amsterdam.

Ready to come along to an evening about Amsterdam “meedoen” and ready to uncover what “meedoen” may mean for you? Please be welcome at our table!