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Lunchtime Learning in July, Wednesdays, Noon to 1 pm

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Living our American Spiritual Values

Of the many qualities valued in our multicultural nation, this month focuses on four values in evidence from the inception of the United States until now: courage, freedom, growth, and inclusion.

Yes, we Americans have a way to go in terms of embodying and enacting these values. Fortunately, we can use our values to guide and inspire us to embody and enact the highest version of ourselves, benefiting ourselves and others. 

The fifth Wednesday, under the guidance of Practitioner Emeritus Kathleen Kearney, offers the opportunity to reflect on our own personal values. 

We hope you'll join us this month to see the value-based good already present in our lives, and inspire each other to expand ourselves and our nation into more good.

  • July 1:  Courage 
  • July 8:  Freedom
  • July 15:  Growth
  • July 22:  Inclusion
  • July 29:  Living My Own Values (with Kathleen Kearney)
These gatherings are held on Zoom. https://www.tinyurl.com/CSLSRLunchtimeLearning

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