The best Community newsletters

Singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer shares reflections on music, poetry, community, and spiritual life, including news about her album Murmurations and a book event. Recent issues mix personal updates, event reminders, and essays on fear and current political events.

A personal Substack by Leo Moraes blending essays on urban kindness, community projects, and jazz history with reflections on music and photography craft. Readers get stories about grassroots public-space initiatives and deep dives into jazz figures, recording gear, and creative process.

Alexandra Hudson's Civic Renaissance newsletter shares personal reflections and updates on civility, porch-based community building, and her book The Soul of Civility. Readers get stories of local civility summits, event announcements, and practical ideas for flourishing across political and cultural difference.

Jeff Waldman's personal newsletter covers his design and building projects, hands-on tinkering, and blind taste tests, linking them to personal and community growth. Issues mix anecdotes about woodworking, models of San Francisco landmarks, and reflections on appreciation and craft.

A local news site covering Riverside, California, with reporting on community events, city decisions and local history. Readers get neighbourhood news, quotes from local officials and residents, and background on the city's past.

This newsletter announces and previews live weekly Zoom conversations and workshops on faith, family, parenting and healing, hosted by Calvin Baldwin (Calvin Creates). Readers get event details, guest introductions, reflections from past sessions and feedback requests.

A community newsletter from Emily Farallon and Misha Collins announcing and promoting book club picks, with voting calls and paid membership pitches. The excerpts are mostly event announcements and calls to action rather than substantive writing.