THE COMPASSION DIALOGUES
Hosted by the UK Register of Spiritual Caregivers
These conversations are enquiring and personal, relating to the topic and presenter in a deeply humane and relevant way.
The host for all these dialogues is William Bloom, lead for the Spiritual Companions Trust.
Access to these live Zoom events is by donation. The £8 suggested donation in the Order box can be upped or downed 🙏
The dialogues are also available on YouTube a month after their recording. VIEW PAST VIDEOS CLICK HERE
The dialogues will also be available on our Compassion Dialogue podcast platforms. LINK TO COME
Terry Gilbey
The Death and Rebirth of Findhorn
The life cycle and lessons of spiritual communities
TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER
7:30pm (London time)
In the first of our new Compassion Dialogues series, we are joined by Terry Gilbey, the Chief Executive of Findhorn.
The Findhorn Foundation is the world-famous pioneering eco-spiritual community. Recently, to the shock and sadness of many, the Foundation was closed – but with the promise of a rebirth.
Prior to Findhorn, Terry was the CEO of the equally famous Esalen Institute in California; and before that the Chief Operations Officer of Wikimedia.
This will be a crucial conversation for anyone interested in Findhorn and the future of contemporary spirituality.
Terry Gilbey
The Death and Rebirth of Findhorn
The life cycle and lessons of spiritual communities
TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER
7:30pm (London time)
In the first of our new Compassion Dialogues series, we are joined by Terry Gilbey, the Chief Executive of Findhorn.
The Findhorn Foundation is the world-famous pioneering eco-spiritual community. Recently, to the shock and sadness of many, the Foundation was closed – but with the promise of a rebirth.
Prior to Findhorn, Terry was the CEO of the equally famous Esalen Institute in California; and before that the Chief Operations Officer of Wikimedia.
This will be a crucial conversation for anyone interested in Findhorn and the future of contemporary spirituality.
Rupert Sheldrake
The Morphic Field – Where Science Meets Cosmic Consciousness
MONDAY 30 OCTOBER
7:30pm (London time)
Rupert Sheldrake PhD is a world famous, pioneering public intellectual who merges rigorous science with a profound enquiry into metaphysical dimensions.
He is best known for developing the hypothesis of morphic resonance, which suggests there is a field of energy-consciousness that connects all life. His many influential books include ‘The Science Delusion’ and ‘Dogs that Know When their Owners Are Coming Home: And Other Unexplained Powers of Animals.’
In this dialogue we will explore what inspired him on to this path, risking his high-profile academic career, and where he finds his inspiration today.
Rupert Sheldrake
The Morphic Field – Where Science Meets Cosmic Consciousness
MONDAY 30 OCTOBER
7:30pm (London time)
Rupert Sheldrake PhD is a world famous, pioneering public intellectual who merges rigorous science with a profound enquiry into metaphysical dimensions.
He is best known for developing the hypothesis of morphic resonance, which suggests there is a field of energy-consciousness that connects all life.
His many influential books include ‘The Science Delusion’ and ‘Dogs that Know When their Owners Are Coming Home: And Other Unexplained Powers of Animals.’
In this dialogue we will explore what inspired him on to this path, risking his high-profile academic career, and where he finds his inspiration today.
Lynne Sedgmore
Feminist Spirituality & Leadership – What We Can All Learn from Goddess Inspiration
TUESDAY 14th NOVEMBER
7:30pm (London time)
In this dialogue we will explore how goddess and feminist models of leadership can integrate successfully into mainstream society and culture; and how patriarchy can be transformed and healed.
Lynne Sedgemore PhD, CBE, brings a wealth of mainstream, coalface experience of this crucial issue. Her highly successful background includes being Chief Executive of the National Centre for Excellence in Leadership and Dean of Croydon Business School.
She is trained as an Interfaith Minister and a Priestess in the Avalonian tradition. She is a rare and inspiring example of someone who walks both paths. Her new book ‘Presence Activism’ will be published next Spring.
Lynne Sedgmore
Feminist Spirituality & Leadership – What We Can All Learn from Goddess Inspiration
TUESDAY 14th NOVEMBER
7:30pm (London time)
In this dialogue we will explore how goddess and feminist models of leadership can integrate successfully into mainstream society and culture; and how patriarchy can be transformed and healed.
Lynne Sedgemore PhD, CBE, brings a wealth of mainstream, coalface experience of this crucial issue. Her highly successful background includes being Chief Executive of the National Centre for Excellence in Leadership and Dean of Croydon Business School.
She is trained as an Interfaith Minister and a Priestess in the Avalonian tradition. She is a rare and inspiring example of someone who walks both paths. Her new book ‘Presence Activism’ will be published next Spring.
Rebecca Beattie
Paganism & Nature’s Healing Magic:
Earth, Water, Air & Fire
TUESDAY 12th DECEMBER
7:30pm (London time)
This Compassion Dialogue will explore the inspirational, lived experience of a modern pagan.
It will help all of us connect more deeply with the forces and rhythms of our natural environment, to support health and wellbeing.
Rebecca Beattie PhD is a leading activist, teacher and author in the field of Paganism, Witchcraft and Druidry. She grew up soaking in the mythology, beings and vibrations of Dartmoor.
Her inspiring and insightful writings include these books: ‘The Wheel of the Year,’ ‘Planetary Magic’ and ‘Nature Mystics – the Literary Guide to Modern Paganism.’
As we approach the Winter Solstice this event will be the perfect gateway into the Season.
Rebecca Beattie
Paganism & Nature’s Healing Magic
Earth, Water, Air & Fire
TUESDAY 12th DECEMBER
7:30pm (London time)
This Compassion Dialogue will explore the inspirational, lived experience of a modern pagan.
It will help all of us connect more deeply with the forces and rhythms of our natural environment, to support health and wellbeing.
Rebecca Beattie PhD is a leading activist, teacher and author in the field of Paganism, Witchcraft and Druidry. She grew up soaking in the mythology, beings and vibrations of Dartmoor.
Her inspiring and insightful writings include these books: ‘The Wheel of the Year,’ ‘Planetary Magic’ and ‘Nature Mystics – the Literary Guide to Modern Paganism.’
As we approach the Winter Solstice this event will be the perfect gateway into the Season.
rebeccabeattie.co.uk
Videos of Past Compassion Dialogues
Click here to view videos of previous Compassion Dialogues.
Felicity Warner — July 2022 — Pioneering founder of Soul Midwifery
Sarah Jane Williamson — May 2022 — CEO Mare and Foal Sanctuary
Sarah Eagger — April 2022 — Psychiatrist and spiritual activist
Paul Gilbert — March 2022 — Author of The Compassionate Mind and founder of compassion focused psychotherapy
Kate Spohrer — February 2022 — Green Funeral Director
Simon Stedman — January 2022 — On ethical finance and gay conversion therapy
Lisa Anthony — December 2021 — Lead Spiritual Care at Plymouth University
Robert Holden — November 2021— Author of Happiness Now