The final conversation in our Take Heart Now series features Dr. Jaimie D. Crumley, assistant professor of Gender Studies and Ethnic Studies at the University of Utah. She is a Black feminist public historian and intellectual historian, who previously served in ordained ministry in the American Baptist tradition. Read Full Biography This event marks the culmination of The Guibord Center's “Take Heart Now” series, which features inspirational and experiential weekly 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 The next conversation in our Take Heart Now series explores the theme of Spirituality and Connection. Our speaker is Maia Ferdman, Deputy Director of the UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute, which is dedicated to elevating the research and practice of kindness and compassion in the world.  Read Maia's Biography Here Take Heart Now: Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion, brings you inspirational and experiential presentations from notable leaders in our community. Each Monday, a new speaker will share concepts, stories, and centering tools that help to ground us in spirituality and compassion. Each session includes a brief introduction, a 30- 35-minute presentation of a story or experience that often includes a centering experience, and a few 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 endawnis Spears (Diné/Ojibwe/Chickasaw/Choctaw), Co-Director of the Upstander Academy and a founding member of the Akomawt Educational Initiative, an Indigenous education and interpretive consultancy for museums. She is the Practitioner in Residence for Tribal Engagement in the Office of Community Engagement at Brown University. 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

This conversation in our Take Heart Now series features Dr. Antonios Kireopoulos, the Associate General Secretary at the National Council of Churches USA, overseeing the Faith & Order and Interreligious Relations & Collaboration departments. In this role, he facilitates theological dialogue among Christians and both ecumenical and interfaith partners: Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs. An Orthodox Christian theologian, Dr. Kireopoulos has also led the Council's work in international affairs and continues to contribute to its advocacy on U.S. foreign policy issues and serves as one of our Advisory Council of The Guibord Center. Read Full Biography The Guibord Center's online series, Take Heart Now: Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion, brings you inspirational and experiential presentations from notable leaders in our community. Each Monday, a new speaker will share concepts, stories, and centering tools that help to ground us in spirituality and compassion.  Each session will include a brief introduction, a 30-35-minute presentation of a story or experience that often includes a centering experience and a few 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