Speaker: Rev. Dr. von Schlichten

This Moment, This Year: How You Can Stop Being Overwhelmed and Transform the World

We all want to make a difference, but where to begin? The news is often so depressing that it’s easy for us to throw our hands up and say, “My little efforts can’t possibly make a difference.” We will look at how you can, indeed, make a difference, and we will draw from highly creative … Continue reading This Moment, This Year: How You Can Stop Being Overwhelmed and Transform the World

The Joy of the Mystery: Women, Mysticism, and Hope

Mystics have a special connection to the divine. They come in all genders and are found in many of the world’s religions. Dr. Dave will highlight five women mystics from across the centuries and what secrets and wisdom they have to share about experiencing joy through intimacy with the divine and embodying social justice.

The Power of Ecowomanist Spirituality

Ecowomanist spirituality looks at how Black women have been oppressed by White patriarchy in ways similar to how White patriarchy has desecrated the environment. Empowering Black women through listening to their stories and honoring their spiritualities can help to advance racial equity, gender equity, and greater care for the planet. Come learn from these brilliant … Continue reading The Power of Ecowomanist Spirituality

Advent & Awe

Surprise and Subversion. Advent is about the coming of the divine into our lives, often unexpectedly. Dr. von Schlichten will be drawing from several religious traditions as he focuses on how the divine often surprises us and even empowers us to be subversive forces for political and social change for the better.