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Bringing people together. Unleashing the Spirit. Embracing the Sacred. Transfroming the World
Updates and Stories
Read and watch the latest from our community, including event highlights, messages from our team, and stories that bring our work to life.
The Immigrant – The Neighbor
His name is José. He is not a murderer or a vicious criminal, not a drug dealer or a trouble-maker,.. heck, as far as I know he doesn’t even have a traffic ticket. I first encountered him next door, helping my neighbors. Their yard was an eyesore – so was mine after…
Annual Dinner 2025: We Are the Light
On Thursday, July 17, 150 friends and colleagues of The Guibord Center community gathered for an extraordinary evening at our Annual Celebration Dinner, united by this year’s inspiring theme: “We Are the Light.” Throughout the program, this theme shone…
“Every Child’s Life is Sacred”: A Concert for Humanity
with Yuval Ron and Diverse Faith Leaders In they came, wearing scarves and robes and head coverings, representing the diverse communities of faith and spirituality throughout Southern California. Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Christians: Catholic, Protestant, Episcopal and…
Join our Next Event
From concerts and intergenerational dialogues to spiritual gatherings, our events create space to explore, reflect, and connect. Each one is an invitation to come together across traditions and perspectives and experience the shared humanity at the heart of it all.
Animal Defenders International: Take Heart Now
Animal Defenders International: Take Heart Now
Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion This monthly series features inspiring and deeply personal presentations from a wide range of notable leaders across the country.
The Take Heart Now Online Series
The Take Heart Now Online Series is an ongoing program of short presentations with widely diverse individual faith leaders and people of deep spirituality sharing what they actually do to get through the tough times we are all encountering today.
Rev. Michael Trice – Take Heart Now
Rev. Michael Trice – Take Heart Now In this Take Heart Now recording, Michael Trice offers a thoughtful reflection on two forces shaping our lives and our world right now: cruelty and beauty. Michael explores how cruelty shows up not only in overt harm, but in…
Marium Mohiuddin: Take Heart Now
In this reflection, Marium Mohiuddin speaks about how Islam—and the way she was raised within it—has shaped who she is at her core. In moments of uncertainty or fracture, it is this grounding—rooted in faith, values, and community—that continues to steady her. Islam…
Tahil Sharma – Take Heart Now
Tahil Sharma: A Journey of Faith, Identity, and Courage Introduction In this powerful conversation, interfaith activist Tahil Sharma reflects on his journey of faith, identity, and courage. His experiences offer valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of…
Initiatives That Bring Our Mission to Life
Our initiatives bring spirituality to life through meaningful programs that nurture connection, compassion, and understanding. From honoring the sacred in nature to practicing compassion in action, each initiative invites you to explore what it means to live with purpose and spiritual depth.
Reconnect with the sacred in the natural world. Through stories, science, and spiritual insight, we explore the deep bond between animals, the earth, and the human spirit.
Spirituality is real, rooted in the brain, and active from birth. This initiative invites people of all backgrounds to explore meaning, joy, and connection through the intersection of faith, art, and community.
Compassion is at the heart of spirituality. This initiative brings people together through events and partnerships that reflect the justice, inclusion, and shared humanity that flow forth from compassion.
Explore the World’s Faith Traditions
The Guibord Center offers resources that share the sacred texts, values, and practices of diverse faiths through the voices of those who live them. Grounded in spirituality and guided by lived experience, these pages invite deeper understanding, respect, and connection across traditions.
The Heart Behind The Guibord Center
The Guibord Center exists to make spirituality accessible, inclusive, and deeply connected to everyday life. We bring people together across faiths and backgrounds through gatherings, relationships, and experiences that honor the sacred in all people.
Founded by the Rev. Dr. Gwynne Guibord, and a small group of colleagues, our work is grounded in her vision of friendship, belonging, and honoring the sacred in every person.
Today, we carry that vision forward through inclusive gatherings, meaningful partnerships, and a commitment to making space for all.