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SUMMARY:Contemplative Outreach Birmingham Annual Conference in Huntsville\, Alabama
DESCRIPTION:Join Phileena Heuertz for this one day annual conference. Participants will be guided by Phileena to deepen their appreciation for the value of contemplative practice. Phileena will share how wisdom is gained through silence\, solitude\, simplicity and service. The conference combines Centering Prayer practice \, lecture\, discussion and Q and R.
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/contemplative-outreach-birmingham-annual-conference-in-huntsville-alabama/
LOCATION:Church of the Nativity\, Episcopal\, 208 Eustis AV SE\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Miller":MAILTO:smmiller1009@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160205
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20151216T231935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T225751Z
UID:2862-1454544000-1454630399@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:One-Day Retreat in Orlando\, Florida
DESCRIPTION:Desire Street Ministries works with urban leaders who offer opportunity and hope to at-risk children\, youth\, and adults in the inner-city. For their annual leadership retreat\, Chris and Phileena Heuertz will give a one-day workshop on integrating spirituality with service\, addressing such topics as “the false self system\,” ‘spiritual practices for the long haul\,” and “the enneagram.” \nThis is a private event. To contract Chris and/or Phileena for your event\, please connect with them here.
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/one-day-retreat-in-orlando-florida/
LOCATION:Alfond Inn\, 300 E. New England Ave\, Winter Park\, FL\, 32789\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Consultation,Leadership Training,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Winn":MAILTO:awinn@desirestreet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160101
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20151001T152807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151001T152807Z
UID:2837-1451174400-1451606399@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Urbana in St. Louis\, Missouri
DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Heuertz and 16\,000 others for the annual Urbana student mission conference. Urbana is co-hosted by InterVarsity. You won’t want to miss Chris’ challenging seminar on “Friendship at the Margins.”
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/urbana-in-st-louis-missouri/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151012
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20140818T213017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150730T200601Z
UID:2350-1444348800-1444607999@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Spiritual Formation Weekend in Hendersonville\, North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:First United Methodist Church is hosting Phileena Heuertz for their annual Spiritual Formation weekend. Phileena will introduce parishioners to the history\, tradition and methodology of contemplative spirituality\, inspiring members toward a holistic transformation that impacts the world for good. \nSession I\, Friday 7:00-8:30pm \nSession II\, 9:00am-12noon \nSession III\, 1:00-3:00pm \nSunday Services\, 8:30am\, 9:30am and 10:55am
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/spiritual-formation-weekend-in-hendersonville-north-carolina/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 7020 Cass St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Alex M. Knight":MAILTO:fumcscl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150803
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20150302T231021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150722T200956Z
UID:2689-1437782400-1438559999@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Community Development in New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:Community is full of unexpected gifts. Sometimes those gifts are disguised and hard to recognize as such. Featuring his book\, Unexpected Gifts: Discovering the Way of Community\, Chris Heuertz will guide an inspiring group of people who are committed to authentic community to consider what it takes to be committed for the long haul\, especially among people living in poverty and suffering at the hands of injustice. \n25 July Saturday \n9:00am-3:00pm  “Sustaining Mission: A Contemplative Spirituality Workshop” for Servants NZ and Urban Vision \nVenue: All Saints Center\, 90 Hamilon Road\, Haitaitai \nHost: Timothy London +64-22-439-5980 \n26 July Sunday \n3:00-4:30pm  Afternoon Tea with Blueprint Chapters \nVenue:  230 Cuba Street\, Wellington \nHost:  Scottie Reeve +64-27-249-2627 \n5:30-7:30pm  Sunday Evening Service with Blueprint Young Adults \nVenue: Zeal Youth Centre\, 103 Ghuznee St.\, Wellington \nHost:  Scottie Reeve +64-27-249-2627 \n27 July Monday \n11:40am-12:35pm  Samuel Marsden Anglican High School Assembly \nVenue: Marsden Ave\, Karori\, Wellington \nHost: Sarah King\, +64-4-476-8792 \n5:30am-9:00pm  Bishop Justin Duckworth + Youth Team \nVenue: Bishop’s Court\, Eccleston Road\, Wellington \nHost: Jenny Duckworth +63-27-587-2277 \n28 July Tuesday \n5:30-9:00pm  Radical Dinner Party Young Adults Discussion \nVenue: 230 Cuba Street\, Wellington \nHost: Scottie Reeve +64-27-249-2627 \n30 July Thursday \n6:00-10:00pm  “Speakeasy” \nVenue: 120 Ilam Road\, Christchurch \nHost: Spanky Moore +64-21-277-2658 \n01 August Saturday \n9:00-3:00pm  South West Baptist Church Neighborhood Community Leaders Event \nVenue: TBA \nHost: TBA \n02 August Sunday \n9:00am-12:00pm  South West Baptist Church Morning Services \n3:00-5:00pm  Young Adult Leaders \n7:00-8:30pm  Evening Church Service \n 
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/community-development-in-christchurch-new-zealand/
LOCATION:South West Baptist Church\, 244 Lyttelton Street\, Spreydon\, Christchurch\, Christchurch\, 8024\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Church,Conference,Consultation,Public Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150713
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20150203T003006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T003242Z
UID:2606-1436486400-1436745599@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:CONSPIRE Conference in Albuquerque\, New Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Chris and Phileena Heuertz join the stage with Richard Rohr and friends at the annual conference hosted by the Center for Action and Contemplation. In addition to hearing inspiring talks from Chris and Phileena and other speakers\, you’ll have the opportunity to practice yoga with Phileena Friday and Saturday evening as a way to support lasting integration and transformation of body\, mind and soul. \nOther guest speakers include: Mirabai Starr\, Tim Shriver and Simone Campbell.
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/conspire-conference-in-albuquerque-new-mexico/
LOCATION:Hotel Albuquerque\, Albuquerque\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20150302T214143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150302T214143Z
UID:2687-1432972800-1433005200@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:National Laundry Love Gathering in Ventura\, California
DESCRIPTION:This is a private gathering for Laundry Love workers. Chris Heuertz will join other leaders in an effort to invest in a leaders who tirelessly pour out their lives in service of others. Chris will bring the best of the gifts of contemplation to the very active lives of servants of the community.
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/national-laundry-love-gathering-in-ventura-california/
LOCATION:TBD\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Russinger":MAILTO:greg@pdx4.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20150302T211539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150302T211539Z
UID:2675-1428692400-1428769800@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Contemplative Activism & Human Trafficking in Tusla\, Oklahoma
DESCRIPTION:Curious about contemplative activism and how it applies to you? Care about modern day slavery and human trafficking? Then join Chris Heuertz at a venue in Tulsa to consider how your Christian faith intersects with these important issues.
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/contemplative-activism-human-trafficking-in-tusla-oklahoma/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Tulsa\, OK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Public Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Ingram":MAILTO:tom.ingram@mac.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140728
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20140513T171627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140513T174708Z
UID:2227-1406332800-1406505599@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Vocare Speaker Series: "The Cost of Freedom" in Omaha\, Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:This is free event open to the public\, hosted by Lifegate Church\, as part of Gravity’s Vocare Speaker Series. \nGravity\, a Center for Contemplative Activism is pleased to announce an anti-human trafficking advocacy and awareness event\, “The Cost of Freedom” with human trafficking survivor Shandra Woworuntu and anti-human trafficking activist Chris Heuertz. \n“The Cost of Freedom” is part of Gravity’s Vōcaré Speaker Series: A Series of Conversations on the Crossroads of Spirituality and Social Engagement. Vōcaré\, from the Latin for “to call\,” is the root from which the English word “vocation” is derived. The Vōcaré Speakers Series sounds the call for freedom for all people and helps participants clarify their call to make the world a better place. \nThere will be 3 session as follows in Lifegate’s weekend services: \nSaturday 7/26\, 6:00pm \nSunday 7/27\, 9:00am and 10:45am \n 
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/vocare-speaker-series-the-cost-of-freedom-in-omaha-nebraska/
LOCATION:Lifegate Church\, 15555 W. Dodge Rd.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church,Conference,Public Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Lifegate Church":MAILTO:info@lifegateomaha.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140526
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20140225T185519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140225T185604Z
UID:1858-1400803200-1401062399@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley All Church Conference in Mount Hermon\, California
DESCRIPTION:Chris and Phileena are the featured speakers for this prevent annual all church conference. Focusing on their embodied commitment to the Christian faith\, Chris and Phileena will illuminate contemplative activism as a way of renewal\, devotion and practice for parishioners to live out their faith in relevant ways. \nConnect with us to invite Chris and Phileena to be a part of your event.
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/first-presbyterian-church-of-berkeley-all-church-concference-in-mount-hermon-california/
LOCATION:Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center\, 37 Conference Drive\, Mount Hermon\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church,Conference,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140501
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20140114T181147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140114T182832Z
UID:1649-1398816000-1398902399@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Cataylst in Dallas\, Texas
DESCRIPTION:Phileena will offer a lab on the theme\, “Known: Knowing Ourselves and Knowing our Identity in Christ.” \nConnect with us to invite Phileena to speak at your event.
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/cataylst-in-dallas-texas/
LOCATION:Bent Tree Bible Fellowship\, 4141 International Pkwy\, Carrollton\, TX\, 75007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20130820T192949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140114T182605Z
UID:1341-1390723200-1390755600@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:North Avenue Presbyterian Church Mission Conference 2014\, Atlanta\, Georgia
DESCRIPTION:This is a public event. Chris will speak in the Sunday services at 9 a.m.\, 11 a.m.\, 5:45 p.m.\, and during a lunchtime dialogue. Please contact the church for more information. \nConnect with us to invite Chris to speak at your event.
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/north-avenue-presbyterian-church-mission-conference-2014-atlanta-georgia/
LOCATION:North Avenue Presbyterian Church\, 607 Peachtree St. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20130807T032306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130820T182248Z
UID:1303-1383379200-1383411600@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Denver Faith & Justice Conference in Denver\, Colorado
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/denver-faith-justice-conference-in-denver-colorado/
LOCATION:Temple Events Center\, 1595 Pearl St\, Denver\, CO\, 80203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131010
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20130827T173909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130827T174127Z
UID:1357-1381104000-1381363199@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Price of Life Conference in New York\, New York
DESCRIPTION:This is a public event geared toward college students to (1) Increase awareness of human trafficking (2) Inspire action steps (3) Raise spiritual questions about why the world is like this\, whether there is a spiritual solution\, and what God has to do with it. \nContact organizer for more details. \nOctober 7\, 7 PM; “Organizing Communities Against Injustice: Views from the Front Lines” – Fordham University Campus\, Room TBD; with Maurice Middleberg (ED of Free the Slaves) \nOctober 8\, 1 PM; “Freedom is a Human Right” – Hunter at Roosevelt Institute (downtown); Panel Discussion with Greg Darley (IJM)\, Diana Mao (Nomi Network) \nOctober 8\, 8 PM; “Child Soldiers” – Price of Life Pop-Up Store\, Voce Di | 43-45 Grand Street | New York NY 10013; 15-20 minute talk; fellow speaker David Batstone (Not for Sale) \nOctober 9\, 1:30 PM; “International Showcase” –  Hunter College\, 15-20 minute talk \nOctober 9\, 6:30 PM\, Event Name TBD (Hispanic Niche Event) – City College; Panel Discussion or Open Mic Night\, with Norma Ramos (CATW)\, Orlando Crespo (IVCF/USA – La Fey)
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/price-of-life-in-new-york-new-york/
LOCATION:University Campuses across NYC\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeannie Rose Field":MAILTO:PriceofLifeNYC@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T102313
CREATED:20130326T022103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130330T023854Z
UID:452-1366398000-1366542000@gravitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Boone UMC Mission Celebration in Boone\, North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:This event takes place Friday\, 7:00pm\, Saturday 7:00pm and Sunday 8:45am.
URL:https://gravitycenter.com/event/boone-umc/
LOCATION:Boone United Methodist Church\, 471 New Market Blvd\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church,Conference
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