Featuring Student Storytellers from Interfaith Youth Alliance The next conversation in our Take Heart Now series features three high school students from Interfaith Youth Alliance (IYA). Each young storyteller will give us a glimpse into their experience in the world as teenagers and why they are part of IYA. They will share a story and a practice that is important to them and how it helps them stay centered. Read more about each of these students here.  Each Monday through the end of the year, The Guibord Center's “Take Heart Now” series brings you inspirational and experiential presentations from notable leaders in our community. Each session includes a brief introduction, a 30-35 minute presentation including a centering experience, and about 10 minutes of questions based on discussion in the chat. Register Now

Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion This conversation in our Take Heart Now series features the Rev. Louis A. Chase, retired United Methodist clergyperson who worked alongside the late civil rights leader and strategist Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. Rev. Chase currently serves as Minister of Community Outreach at Holman United Methodist Church, Los Angeles. Read full biography Each Monday through the end of the year, The Guibord Center's “Take Heart Now” series brings you inspirational and experiential presentations from notable leaders in our community. Each session includes a brief introduction, a 30-35 minute presentation including a centering experience, and about 10 minutes of questions based on discussion in the chat. REGISTER NOW

Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion This conversation in our Take Heart Now series features Celina Alvarez, Executive Director of Housing Works, which is recognized as one of Los Angeles’ most innovative and effective homeless services providers. The Guibord Center is honored to have partnered with Housing Works with a focus on recognizing the spiritual dignity of all parties in these efforts. Housing Works has also joined in our Take Heart Project in giving out hundreds of small carved hearts to many in their programs. Read Celina's Biography Each Monday through the end of the year, The Guibord Center's “Take Heart Now” series brings you inspirational and experiential presentations from notable leaders in our community. Each session includes a brief introduction, a 30-35 minute presentation including a centering experience, and about 10 minutes of questions based on discussion in the chat. REGISTER NOW

This conversation in our Take Heart Now series features Rev. Dr. Tanya Sadagopan, an ordained United Church of Christ minister currently serving in Concord, New Hampshire. Her commitments include inclusive ministries that focus on Open & Affirming covenants, Immigrant Welcoming initiatives, and Racial Justice seeking programs. Read Speaker Biography Each Monday through the end of the year, The Guibord Center's “Take Heart Now” series brings you inspirational and experiential presentations from notable leaders in our community. Each session includes a brief introduction, a 30-35 minute presentation including a centering experience, and about 10 minutes of questions based on discussion in the chat. REGISTER NOW