Learn more about the Council for the Parliament of the World's Religions

WHEN:

Saturday
December 13, 2008
9 am to 1 pm

WHERE:

Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro

Rev. Dr. William Lesher

  • ENGAGE with others who are transforming their lives and communities through the power of nonviolence
  • LEARN nonviolent practices that allow you to creatively and dynamically meet the challenges of our time
  • DISCOVER how the human values of caring and compassion can fuel our commitments to deep and profound change
  • REALIZE what you can do to make a difference

Topics to be addressed at this gathering:

  • Healing the earth with care and concern: focus on the environment
  • The role of women in local and global healing
  • Overcoming poverty and the millennium development goals
  • Social cohesion in communities

Experience the difference that one community can make when those who are part of religious and spiritual communities, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, business, and grassroots community groups come together to reflect on issues of mutual concern, explore the good work that is currently being done in our community, imagine possibilities, and discover the inspiration to take simple but profound steps toward hearing each other and healing our earth.