2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions
Mc Cormick Place Lakeside Center 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesA Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom and Human Rights In August of 2023, the Parliament of the World’s Religions returns to the birthplace of the modern interfaith movement after 30 years away to celebrate 130 years of history in the city of Chicago. Parliament Convenings attract participants from more than 200 diverse religious, indigenous, and secular beliefs and more than 80 nations. Registrants enjoy access to all the plenary sessions, hundreds of breakout sessions, art & cultural exhibits, performances, a film festival, and countless opportunities to connect with individuals and organizations committed to justice, peace, and sustainability. The Guibord Center will participate in the 2023 Parliament of the World's Religions, including a special screening of our award-winning short film ANIMA: Animals. Faith. Compassion. Dr. Lo Sprague, President of The Guibord Center, will also participate as a panelist. In addition to Dr. Lo, Mary Kirchen and Christine Budzowski will also serve as panelists and program presenters at the Parliament. Several members of our Advisory Council also plan to attend. Follow us on Facebook to see behind-the-scenes exclusive photos and impressions: FACEBOOK. If you would like more information, you can visit the Parliament's website.
Conversations From Your Spiritual Core
Online via ZoomConversations about challenging issues require us to see others at a personal, innately spiritual level. This is the essential first step on the path into a tough conversation and, like a spiral, one we need to return to repeatedly. So how do we do this? Take the first step with "Conversations from Your Spiritual Core." This interactive online session can help participants prepare for conversations on challenging current issues. We'll connect to our spiritual core through reflection, storytelling, and deep listening. In a facilitated breakout room, you will reflect on a time when you drew upon the teachings of your wisdom tradition–religious, philosophical or ethical–to navigate a challenging conversation with another person on a current issue. What gave you confidence in that moment? What helped to shift the conversation from an impasse to a way forward? A few volunteers in each room will share their stories, while the other breakout room participants will be given the opportunity to practice specific listening skills to identify feelings, values and the impact of the stories on the speakers and listeners. Note: This online interactive event will not be recorded. Participation is limited to 35 participants, so please register ASAP if you plan to attend. […]
The Guibord Center Annual Fundraising Dinner
St. John’s Cathedral 514 W Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Guibord Center Annual Dinner “Our Hearts Beat On” Thursday, October 12 , 2023 7 – 9:00pm Not So Silent Auction 6 – 7:00 PM Kindness Dinner begins at 7:00 PM Courtesy Valet Parking Please join us at our Annual Fundraising Dinner, the first since Covid, to celebrate our mission. Experience firsthand how our work is changing lives. Participate in this transformative event by purchasing individual tickets or exploring our sponsorship opportunities. Come! Let’s see what we can do together. Information and Tickets
Conversations From Your Spiritual Core
Online via ZoomWe are currently living through some tough times. As every day passes with more suffering, we pay tribute to those whose lives were lost, and honor those who have worked so faithfully to create paths of peace in our conversations with one another. Please join The Guibord Center for "Conversations From Your Spiritual Core, "-- an event to help people have better conversations about charged social and political issues. We strive to make each person, who seeks change, is treated with respect and comforted. The situation is constantly growing, which has become part of our contribution to the growing bridge-building movement in the United States. If you're new to us or missed it the last time, here's your chance to participate. If you participated in a previous "Conversations" event, join us again and share this invitation with your circles! Note: This online interactive event will not be recorded. Participation is limited to 35 participants, so please register ASAP if you plan to attend. REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 35 PARTICIPANTS Learn More About Conversations Here
Every Child’s Life is Sacred An Interfaith Concert for Humanity with Yuval Ron
St. John’s Cathedral 514 W Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United StatesREGISTER TODAY The Guibord Center presents “Every Child’s Life is Sacred,” An Interfaith Concert for Humanity with The Yuval Ron Intercultural Ensemble. The product of months of deep listening to our colleagues in and from the Holy Land, this event will honor the life of every child. There is no more important message we can send right now than to celebrate the sanctity of our children. The children of Israel and Palestine have been killed and kidnapped, traumatized and terrorized. This program of exquisite prayer and story with Oscar-winning composer Yuval Ron and his international ensemble will be an inspiring, unifying, and deeply spiritual event in honor of children and their families. The concert will include empowering sacred and mystical music and movement for heart and soul. Yuval Ron Intercultural Ensemble Artists: Elinor Sitrish - vocals Khawaja Ehrari - vocals and ney flute Banafsheh Sayyad - Liturgical dancer Housain Ehrari - percussion Katyanna Zoroghlian - vocals Norik Manoukian - woodwind Virgine Alimian - kanun (laptop zither) Jamie Papish - percussion Yuval Ron - Oud, backup vocals and artistic director This special concert has limited seating, so please reserve your tickets early. The event is free to the community. Free valet […]