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Seeking Sacred Wisdom Speaker Series

Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D- Cancelled.


This event has been cancelled due to personal reasons by Dr. Bass. Those who have purchased tickets will receive a full refund from Eventbrite. Thank you to all who supported this effort, and we hope to bring you news of a rescheduled event soon! Please contact our office if you would like to be informed when it is rescheduled.

Diana is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and one of America’s most trusted commentators on religion and contemporary spirituality. You can view Diana’s website here.

Potential Agenda

  • Friday: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Lecture & Book Signing
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Workshop
  • Sunday:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Sunday Worship

Past Speaker Events

An Evening With Valarie Kaur
Friday, October 17th, 2025

Join us for an evening with civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning documentary filmmaker, educator, faith leader, and mother Valarie Kaur who is leading a movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. She will be accompanied by world-renowned Afghan musician Qais Essar, master of the rabab — the musical instrument their ancestors used to ignite love and courage. https://valariekaur.com

A Visit From John Philip Newell
February 16-17, 2024

An advocate for Celtic wisdom for many years, John Philp Newell’s newest book, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul, affirms the urgency of a new vision that can help heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect us to the sacredness of the earth and one another. We’re excited to host this public event and look forward to connecting with our neighbors who share our passion for earth care, spirituality and wisdom.
-Public Lecture, Friday, February 16, 2024 7:00-8:30pm
-Retreat & Practice, Saturday, February 17, 9am-12pm
-Film Screening: Hebridean Treasure, Saturday, February 17, 4pm-5:30pm https://www.earthandsoul.org/john-philip-newell

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