$ Renewal: Looking into the Future: Embracing the Future: Crisis, Loss, and the Path Forward (Iliff School of Theology)

As we look to the future, the inevitability of uncertainty invites us to confront not only external crises but also the deeply personal challenges of loss and mortality. In this session, Meredith Parfet—hospice chaplain, crisis management expert, founder of Ravenyard Group, Iliff Graduate and BOT Vice-Chair—guides us through the profound intersections of death, grief, and organizational resilience.Drawing on a rich tapestry of experience in crisis response and end-of-life care, Meredith will explore how understanding mortality offers transformative insights for navigating organizational and personal crises. Attendees will leave with practical tools for embracing uncertainty and fostering a culture of courage, compassion, and preparedness.Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue on how the lessons of grief can illuminate the path forward in an unpredictable world.