EVENTS

Upcoming Speaker Series

The call for compassion has never been more urgent—compassion for ourselves, for the earth, and for those pushed to the margins. In response, Sacred Threads invites you to Nourishing Our Compassion, a Fall program series designed to deepen your own well of compassion and explore meaningful ways to bring it into the world.

Join us for these inspiring events as we reflect, connect, and act with heart.


  • The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion

    Thursday, September 18 at 12:15pm to 1:00pm ET

    Join us for a conversation with Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle, author of Adventures Along the Spiritual Path. 

    Drawing on 50 years of experience in Buddhist practice and psychology, Olivia will share how self-compassion—especially during times of struggle—can be a powerful force for transformation. 

    Her insights offer a path to deeper resilience, greater self-acceptance, and the ability to grow from our imperfections with clarity and grace.

    Register Here

  • Compassion for the Earth

    Thursday, October 16 at 12:15pm to 1:00pm ET

    Join us for a conversation with JoeAnn Hart, author of Arroyo Circle, whose fiction explores the far-reaching effects of the climate crisis on both the natural world and the human spirit.

    JoeAnn’s writings bring to life a vivid cast of characters bound by loss and life on the margins of a society reshaped by climate change. Yet at its heart, her story is a tribute to compassion, resilience, and the enduring beauty of nature.

    Come hear her poignant and timely ode to our changing world and leave inspired with a deep sense of compassion and hopefulness  for our earth.

    Register Here

  • Compassion for the Marginalized

    Thursday, November 20 at 12:15pm to 1:00pm ET

    Join us for a conversation with Sr. Simone Campbell—religious leader, attorney, poet, and longtime advocate for systemic change. With decades in public policy, she champions issues that disproportionately affect women and communities of color.

    In 2012, Sr. Simone gained national attention for organizing the Nuns on the Bus tour, opposing federal budget cuts to critical social programs. The tour sparked widespread response from faith communities, lawmakers, and the media.

    Hear her passionate call for justice in healthcare, immigration, and economic equity—and be inspired to grow your own compassion and commitment to action on behalf of the marginalized.

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Past Speakers

Past Sacred Threads program offerings include large gatherings anchored by a popular, well-known speaker, the largest event with Joan Chittister drawing over 700 people, and round table panel discussions, including Influence of Faith on Women in Leadership and Women in Media. Over 70 events, mostly led by prominent speakers, have been offered since the organization’s inception in 2009.

Renowned speakers have included:

  • Donna Hicks, PhD - Dignity and Conflict Resolution

  • Reverend Liz Walker - The Dynamics of Grace as a Mixture of Forgiveness and Compassion 

  • Becca Stevens - Broken Dreams & New Hope: The Story of Trafficking, Addiction & Prostitution

  • Glennon Doyle - Are You Enough?

  • Rabbi Rami Shapiro - The Heart of Spirituality: Bridging the Wisdom of East & West

  • Margaret Silk - Weaving a Sacred Future

  • Andrea Campbell, MA Attorney General - Panel on Faith and Leadership

  • Lisa Hughes, WBZ-TV News Anchor - Panel on Living with Integrity: Balancing the Public & Private Dimensions of our LIves

  • Simone Campbell, SSS - Threads of Inclusion: Recognizing the Sacred in our Lives Through Dignity, Grace and Justice