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The Spark: Igniting Compassion Worldwide

The Spark, July 19, 2024, Edition 19

Reflections on Loving Common Humanity

Today marked the 22nd week of facilitating "The Magical Ability of Music to Inspire Action," and I felt an overwhelming surge of inspiration that I just had to share with you all. As we were immersed in Nimo Patel's song, "We Shall Overcome: Love Will Rise Again," it struck me how crucial it is for everyone to hear this song, especially in these trying times. Click/Tap here to listen to it.

Listening to this powerful anthem, I was reminded of the vital principles we need to consider when voting, whether it's a local election in Zimbabwe, a mayoral election in Australia, or voting for the president of the United States...

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Global Youth Conference: Youth for Compassionate Advocacy & Actions

Join us in empowering young individuals to champion youth advocacy through compassionate actions as we bring together global youth leaders, youth activists and experts to reflect on ideas and ground-breaking insights on a world with more compassionate action.

Apply to lead a session at the Global Youth Conference: Global Youth Conference Proposal Form

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Charter for Compassion News, Programs, and Webinars

The Magical Ability of Music to Inspire Action with Marilyn Turkovich

Every Wednesday at 8am PT/11am ET/4pm BST/8.30pm IST through July, and then back in September.

Our Executive Director, (and now DJ) Marilyn Turkovich, brings to the session a few pieces of music that allow space for reflection, helping to transcend cultural barriers, inspire kindness, and evoke a sense of peace.

Let’s see what happens when we come together!

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Compassion Circle:
The Charter Sangha

Saturday, July 27, at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm BST/9.30pm IST

On the last Saturday of every month, the Charter for Compassion offers a 90-minute practice of people coming together to be in a Circle, a Sangha.

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Global Read:
Why Peace And Prayers Are Not Enough By Rev. Julie Brenton Rowe

Wednesday, July 31, at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm BST/9.30pm IST

How can we begin to understand the violent brutality that haunts the Holy Land today?

See through the eyes of an American Lutheran pastor who has spent years of her life dedicated to the people there that she grew to love.

This is a scrapbook of stories, photos, poetry, information and learnings about the incredibly brave and resilient Palestinians and Israeli Jews working for justice and peace in the Holy Land.

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Kitchen Table Chat

Friday, August 2, (Every First Friday of the month!) at 8.30am PT/11.30am ET/4.30pm BST/9pm IST

The health sector of the Charter for Compassion gather every first Friday of the month where everyone can share what's happening with friends in our work to elevate compassion. Tell us what you've been up to.

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Global Read for Kids and Co.:
Choosing Love, A Pathway to Flourishing by Scarlett Lewis

Saturday, August 3, at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm BST/9.30pm IST

This book was written in tribute to Jesse Lewis, Scarlett’s son, who saved nine of his classmates before being killed on December 14, 2012 in the Sandy Hook School tragedy.

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Global Read: Healing the Heart of Democracy

Click on the banner to join us for a very special Global Read with Parker J. Palmer and his book "Healing The Heart of Democracy", on Wednesday, September 25, at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm GMT / 9.30pm IST.

From our Partners

Nuclear Prayer Day for a world free of nuclear weapons

Nuclear Prayer Day, August 6

Tuesday, August 6 at 9am PT / 11am ET / 4pm GMT / 5pm CEST / 9.30pm IST

Nuclear Prayer Day is an annual day of prayer on August 6th, the day the first atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima in Japan. Please join with people all over world on this day as we pray for an end to nuclear weapons.

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Loving Classroom South Africa

Loving Classroom South Africa is an award winning organization that has transformed the lives of over 106,000 Children, in South Africa, by training teachers to cultivate Loving Classrooms through the Loving Classroom, Positive Relationship Education, program. The results were astounding! Help them transform the lives of even more Children through this fundraiser!

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