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Join our greater Seattle community in the global launch of the Charter for Compassion!WHEN: November 12, Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.WHERE: St. Patrick’s ChurchWHAT: A reading of the Charter of Compassion and a reception will mark the beginning of a 50 day celebration of deep listening that informs compassionate action.Join the Compassionate Action Network, Northwest Interfaith Community Outreach, the Compassionate Listening Project and the Seattle Center for Peace for the unveiling of the Charter…See More

Join with individuals & groups the world over to affirm, share and act on the Charter for Compassion.See More

An inspiring documentary about the global movement called spiritual activism, Fierce Light resonates with the compassion and open-mindedness of its subject matter. Acclaimed director Velcrow Ripper (Scared Sacred) interviews many of the movement’s illustrious figures, including Alice Walker, John Lewis, Daryl Hannah, Thich Nhat Hahn, Desmond Tutu, Julia Butterfly Hill and Noah Levine. These passionate leaders speak about their commitment to making positive change in the world, a belief shared…See More