Join us for a day focused on the spiritual practice of social transformation…
About the Day
In a world of so much hurt, how can we create communities of care and healing?
While much of contemporary Christianity careens toward a spirituality of individual salvation and the afterlife, the call of Jesus to create communities that enact justice and bring peace on earth is often tragically ignored. This day of Looking Inward, Living Outward, based upon Daniel’s new book, will call us to a life of prayer and core spiritual practices that re-orient our gaze outward in acts of social transformation.
Drawing from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, one of the most radical speeches in human history, we will connect acts of contemplation with action, providing a biblically based and spiritually grounded path guiding us towards the Beloved Community. Discover how spiritual practices can change the way you interact with the world and inspire lasting social change.
Key Takeaways
- Learn practical spiritual practices to live a life molded by a deep spiritual connection. Explore the nature of the spiritual life and how it can become a guiding force in our daily lives.
- Understand the teachings of Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount as a blueprint for living in community and society.
- Discover the importance of communities of practice in reorienting our actions and promoting compassion in a world filled with challenges.
Looking Inward, Living Outward:
The Spiritual Practice of Social Transformation
Presented by Daniel Wolpert
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 9:30am – 3:00pm
Christ UMC (Chapel Hill, NC)
$40 (includes lunch)
Bring Your Team!
We believe this Day of Learning, like most of our events, will have the biggest impact when clergy and laity attend together. Bring a group of 3 or more from your church and receive a 20% discount on your total registration. The deadline to receive this discount is February 24, 2025.
About Daniel Wolpert
Daniel Wolpert, a healer and student of the spiritual life, worked as a research scientist, psychologist, farmer, and teacher, before earning his Masters of Divinity degree at San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS). Co-founder and former Executive Director of the Minnesota Institute of Contemplation and Healing (MICAH) he has taught in the fields of psychology and spiritual formation in numerous settings around the world. A writer and a spiritual director, he has also played key roles in developing environments for contemplation and spiritual leadership, helping to build or restore monasteries, theological schools, and retreat centers across North America. Author of multiple books on the spiritual life, his most recent work is “Looking Inward, Living Outward: The Spiritual Practice of Social Transformation” (Upper Room 2024). When not on the road, he lives in Seattle spending as much time with his grandson as possible.