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"Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Interspiritual Paradigm" by Kurt Johnson
We are just past the 25th anniversary of the Interspiritual paradigm, named at the turn of this Century by Br. Wayne Teasdale and four other renowned global interfaith pioneers. Marking this anniversary is a new two-volume thematic and chronological history of Interspirituality with contributions by over 120 global interfaith leaders-- opening message by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, foreword by Matthew Fox (one of the namers of the paradigm) and afterword by Colorado's own Ken Wilber. The paradigm is also familiar to Coloradans because of the central role of Fr. Thomas Keating, host of the decades-long Snowmass Dialogues from his Snowmass Abbey which resulted in the Nine Points of Agreement Among the World's Religions. We'll explore what the original Interspiritual pioneers envisioned and how things have turned out a bit differently. We'll also look at the four areas of emphasis for the future that the over 120 contributors to these two new historic volumes suggest is the direction things must go for our world to have a thriving global future. Our discussion will be right in line with our theme for May: Awakening Curiosity - Exploring New Perspectives.
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Rev. Kurt Johnson, PhD, has worked in professional science and comparative religion for more than fifty years. A well-known author, and co-founder of the award-winning Light on Light Press, he is one of the editors of the recent two-volume series Interspirituality: The Heritage and Interspiritiuality: The Future. As a prominent figure on international committees, particularly at the United Nations, he has published over 200 scientific articles and seven books, including co-authoring or co-editing award winners The Coming Interspiritual Age, Our Moment of Choice, Nabokov’s Blues and Fine Lines. Ordained or certified in five spiritual traditions, Johnson served on the faculty of New York's One Spirit Interfaith Seminary for fifteen years and was on the staff of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City for twenty-five years. As part of UNITY EARTH and the Interspiritual Dialogue Network he has been a part of major international events for many years, and co-edits two e-magazines: The Convergence and Light on Light. He also cohosts the ongoing Convergence podcast series, originally from VoiceAmerica. He serves on core teams of the Evolutionary Leaders, The Holomovement, and Prosocial World. See EvolutionaryLeaders.net/leaders/KJohnson; lightonlight.us; issuu.com/LightonLight; thecominginterspiritualage; interspirituality.com.
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When: Sunday, May 17th at 10 AM
Where: Third Street Center, Calaway Room
With music by Micha & Paul
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Quick links for Sunday, May 17th
YouTube
Zoom
Meeting ID: 826 0525 8305
Passcode: chalice
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The Soul Matters for the month of May is Awakening Curiosity
- May 24 - Fellowship Service on the topic of Awakening Curiosity with Dede Osborn, with a cappella music, Live In-Person Service (No Zoom or YouTube)
- May 31 - Social Justice Service on the topic of Preserving Home, Music by Micha & Paul, Live In-Person Service (and on Zoom)
- June 7 - Reverend Zenshin Florence Caplow introduces us to the June theme: Flourishing Together. Music by Patrick Fagan, Live In-Person Service (and on Zoom)
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TRUU Titbits
- Notes, Announcements & Nibbles -
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Sunday Potluck to Celebrate Two Years of Service by Paul and Micha
Please bring a dish to share as part of TRUU's farewell recognition
of Community Steward Paul Dankers and Music Director Micha Schoepe
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Congratulations to Nancy Bo Flood for receiving the Wrangler Award
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Announcing CMC class: “Creating Your Personal Sanctuary;” a grounding resource to revisit during difficult times; we explore art, music, movement, journaling, and nature with reflection and personal recognition of what we intuitively know sustains us. Resilience is the ultimate form of resistance. Dede Osborn draws on a lifetime of personal practice and years of teaching international leadership workshops. Wednesdays 9 AM to 12 PM, June 3, 10, 17, 24. CMC Carbondale. Spanish speakers welcome. Enrollments here until May 23 (https://coloradomtn.augusoft.net/) Listed under Carbondale - Art, and also Health & Wellness. Select "all" for "results per page. Space limited.
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A gentle reminder to read all the way through this email — there are many meaningful gatherings and offerings coming up, and the calendar below is full of opportunities to connect.
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With gratitude for this community,
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Paul Dankers
Community Steward
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TRUUly Connected
- Join us for these special events -
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Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow is offering an hour-long Gathering on Thursday Evenings at 6pm MDT to support one another in these difficult times. Free/by donation.
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Date: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: The Flood home
4337 County Road 117
Glenwood Springs, CO
Also known as Four Mile Road, the road to Sunlight Ski Area
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Join us for the next gathering of the TRUU Book Club as we discuss Becoming Madame Secretary. We’ll meet at the Flood home for an evening of conversation, connection, and shared curiosity.
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The TRUU Book Club is open to longtime readers, occasional readers, and anyone who simply enjoys thoughtful conversation in good company. Even if you have not participated before, you are warmly invited to come, listen, share, and be part of the circle.
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Please bring your reflections, questions, favorite passages, or simply your presence. Book clubs are often less about having the “right” interpretation and more about discovering what rises when different hearts and minds meet around the same story.
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We hope to see you there.
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Join us for a warm and welcoming Circle Supper as we gather to celebrate the arrival of summer in good company. Circle Suppers are small, informal gatherings hosted in members’ homes, offering a relaxed opportunity to share food, conversation, laughter, and connection around the table.
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This Circle Supper will be hosted by Ginny Sorrell at her home in Glenwood Springs on Thursday, May 28. Guests are invited to gather at 5:00 pm, with dinner served at 6:30 pm. The evening’s theme is “Welcoming Summer,” and Ginny can host up to nine people.
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To reserve a place, please contact Sally Sparhawk at sally@envoyagetravel.com or call/text 970-618-1442.
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Please join Mike, Jan, Thelma and Andrew to learn about the history of Unitarian Universalism through watching the six-part Ron Cordes DVD series "Long Strange Trip". We will meet consecutive Wednesdays from seven until eight-thirty in the evening, in the TRUU room. Each video is about an hour. Discussion and snacks.
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Please send your TRUU Pledges to:
TRUU Treasure c/o "My Pledge"
520 S. 3rd Street Suite 23
Carbondale, CO 81623
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Need a listening ear, a helping hand, or support during a tough time? The TRUU Caring Committee is here for you. Reach out to Greg at 970-379-5718 or Larry at 310-993-8990. You can also email Greg at gfmd41@gmail.com (checked daily). Greg is a retired M.D. and happy to offer guidance on health-related questions as well.
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Content for Weekly Newsletter and Announcements
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Do you have anything you'd like included in this weekly newsletter? Please email requests to Andrew@truu.org. Thank you!
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