For over two thousand years, the symbol and mythology of Christ has provided inspiration and a path to wholeness. However, there is a growing rejection of this tradition and its limiting image of Christ for the 21st Century.  This conversation, using Matthew Fox's book, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, as inspiration, is designed to re-engage the central figure of Jesus and the emerging images of the "Christ."

This lunch time conversation is designed for those who have rejected a traditional understanding of Christ, as well as those who remain in the Christian tradition but are looking for a more inclusive understanding and a more relevant model for their life journey.

Passionist Earth and Spirit Center

Featured presentation:
Lisa Hite, Metro Parks on the Louisville Loop
 

1.We hold and promote the intention of sustainability for Louisville.

Working Together to Change the Future by Adam Kahane

People who are trying to solve tough economic, social, and environmental problems often find themselves frustratingly stuck. They can't solve their problems in their current context, which is too unstable or unfair or unsustainable. They can't transform this context on their own-it's too complex to be grasped or shifted by any one person or organization or sector. And the people whose cooperation they need don't understand or agree with or trust them or each other.

Transformative scenario planning is a powerful new methodology for dealing with these challenges. It enables us to transform ourselves and our relationships and thereby the systems of which we are a part. At a time when divisions within and among societies are producing so many people to get stuck and to suffer, it offers hope-and a proven approach-for moving forward together.

Transformative scenario planning works by transforming understanding first. The collective synthesis of what is happening and what could happen is articulated. Then new shared understanding enables the way forward. The willingness to work together fosters trust and empathy. People start to see what can and must be done to change their system. As a final step, all this transforms their actions and thereby their situation.

An article by Kahane is available here.

Friday March 20, 7 pm

at The Loft, 107 Crescent Ave

Reservations Required

Join us for a very special celebration of Spring hosted by Mark Steiner, Jud

Hendrix and the amazing kRi and Hettie!

Cultivating Connections' Sacred Celebrations are designed to offer an opportunity to strengthen our awareness of the sacredness of creation and to nurture our connections to each other and the natural world. Sacred Celebrations are a cooperative effort by artists, spiritual leaders, and activists to share relevant and nurturing experiential celebrations with the broader community.

This program is offered without a fee though donations are very much appreciated.

Reservations are required as participation is strictly limited.

Email cultivatingconnections@twc.com to reserve your place.

Friday, March 27 at 7 pm

Bellarmine University, Frasier Hall

Matthew Fox is the internationally recognized, award-winning author of thirty books including his most recent Meister Eckhart: A Mystic Warrior for our Times, Original Blessing, The Reinvention of Work, A Spirituality Called Compassion and The Coming of the Cosmic Christ. He is an instrumental teacher and scholar in the revival of Western mysticism, particularly the work of Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, and Thomas Aquinas.

Matthew served as a catholic priest until 1993 when his progressive theological perspective resulted in his expulsion from the church by then Cardinal Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict).  He presently serves as an Episcopal priest and resides in the Oakland California area.

                    - Publishers Weekly on Matthew's latest book:

                        Meister Eckhart: A Mystic Warrior for our Times

Friday tickets are available on a sliding scale: ($15  $25  $50)

at BrownPaperTickets today!

Details at www.CultivatingConnections.org

Saturday, March 28 from 1 - 5 pm

a workshop with Matthew Fox, Mark Steiner, kRi and Hettie

Unity of Louisville

In addition to examining perspectives and tools for developing the depths of our personal compassion, this workshop will also explore the possibilities for justice-making that exist for the broader community in committing to "going deep."

Our exploration will be experienced through the powerful lens of the four paths of the Creation Spirituality tradition as articulated by our workshop's guide, theologian Matthew Fox.

The program will include a series of presentations from Matthew, corresponding processing opportunities facilitated by Cultivating Connections' Mark Steiner, topped off with the music and insight of the wonderful kRi and Hettie.

Details at www.CultivatingConnections.org

Fee is set on a sliding scale $40    $60    $95

Registration Open Now at BrownPaperTickets

http://www.matthewfox.org/media/audio-interviews/#sthash.VHHxG7kP.kl049rU3.dpuf