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September 2019
The Power of Inner Forgiveness – Workshop
THE PATH TO LIBERATION Do you want a life of freedom and levity? Are you ready to engage in the practices to make it happen? If you answered yes, this half-day workshop is designed just for you! DID YOU KNOW? Practicing inner forgiveness is done within ourselves, and does not require that you interact with the person you are forgiving. It involves forgiving ourselves, crafting a new narrative about the other, and them forgiving them within ourselves, creating a…
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GRANDstories and GRANDwisdom
Come help us celebrate Grandparents everywhere on September 8, 2019 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Pearl Stables. Hear from some of our city’s larger than life GRANDS, who give as much wisdom as time to help their families and our city. Join CompassionNET San Antonio, Senior Planet San Antonio and UnitedHealthcare for a conversation with Cary Clack, Lainey Berkus, Rosalyn & Jim Falcon-Collier, Lionel Sosa, and Matt Reedy on what advice they’d give us personally and professionally…
Find out more »Distinguished Speaker Lecture with Author Gilbert King
Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize winning author, makes a return visit to UIW for a lecture on his new book, Beneath a Ruthless Sun. The book has been received to great critical acclaim. Mr. King won the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction for Devil in the Grove in 2013. He last spoke at UIW in 2014. His lecture is the start-of-the year Distinguished Lecture presented by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning…
Find out more »Pub Theology with Rabbi Samuel Stahl
Come learn from the Rabbi as he reflects on Sept. 11, 2001, our current state of affairs and his worldview of peace and interfaith relations. Pub Theology is hosted by Gavin Rogers and Bekah McNeel. All perspectives are welcome. “Different Brews and Different Views” Pub Theology is a weekly dialogue group that talks about our faiths, our community and how to create the common good. More about Rabbi Stahl: Rabbi Samuel M. Stahl became Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Beth‑El, in…
Find out more »Javier Ávila: The Trouble With My Name
In this show, Dr. Javier Ávila examines the issues of language, race and social justice in an eye-opening performance. Dr. Ávila tells the story of his life and illustrates what it means to be the American of the future. His message transcends boundaries of race, ethnicity and geography. The event is free and is open to the San Antonio community. Dr. Ávila will sign copies of his book following the presentation. The OLLU Bookstore will have copies for sale. Thiry…
Find out more »Dallas-Fort Worth Compassion Conference 2019
REGISTER HERE 22 Workshops. Spend a day learning practical tools and processes to intentionally practice compassion in the world. Conference tickets include lunch.
Find out more »Restoring Justice: Breaking the Cycle of Violence, Crime, and Incarceration
Spirituality and Social Justice Institute 2019 REGISTER HERE In the spirit of social justice and inclusivity, so that all might attend regardless of means, registration for this conference will be based on what you can afford. To cover costs, the suggested payment is $50. If you cannot pay $50, then pay whatever is within your means. If you are blessed with abundance, please consider paying more to offset those who cannot pay the suggested rate. Oblate School of Theology…
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