Westhope Upcoming Events

Social Justice
Nov
4

Social Justice

Co-hosted online by Rev. Erik Swanson and Beth Wylie
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 3PM

As People of Hope we strive to walk beside those most impacted by injustice…the immigrant and refugee, our LGBTQIA+ siblings, people of color, the unhoused, the creatures of the Earth…to name just a few.

Our current areas of focus are supporting our immigrant neighbors, anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ allyship, promoting human rights for Palestinians, and deconstructing Christian nationalism. If you are passionate about these or other topics, please join us – we would love to hear from you.

Together, we are better able to face the suffering of the world in love and to have a greater impact – with more joy – as we work for justice. Join us first or third Wednesday afternoons to learn or share about opportunities to get involved…as a community, we CAN make a difference.

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Grateful Gatherings
Oct
25

Grateful Gatherings

Join others to explore the transformative possibilities of grateful living, and discover greater meaning, purpose, and joy in your life. Grateful Gatherings take place every month both online and in homes and communities around the globe. 

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Spiritual Stew: Community Event Hosted by Eric Dittmar
Oct
22

Spiritual Stew: Community Event Hosted by Eric Dittmar

ARE YOU…

  • Spiritual but not religious?

  • Religious but not quite finding what you are looking for?

  • Frustrated, but not quite sure where to look for answers?

  • Feeling stuck, and not quite sure how to get unstuck?

  • Coming to a crossroads in life, and struggling to decide which path to take?

  • Seeking a community without religious dogma and without the pressure to conform at the expense of your individual autonomy?

  • Looking to connect with your deeper sense of meaning and purpose?


JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CONVERSATION AND EXPLORATION

MEET OTHERS WITH MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOURSELF THROUGH DISCUSSION AND INTERACTION.

WITH A LITTLE LUCK AND INTENTION,
MAYBE EVEN GET A LITTLE CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR PURPOSE.

SPIRITUAL STEW
Hosted by Eric Dittmar
Meets Twice Monthly 7 to 9PM
Fall Schedule:
 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5


WHO WE ARE:
A BUDDING COMMUNITY OF SEEKERS

  • We are looking for community, connection, and wisdom in an era defined by distraction and separation.

  • We are open to the possibility deep truths exist, but instinctively resist the shallow spirituality typically offered by religious institutions.

  • We don’t like being told what to believe or how to behave, and commit to not imposing our beliefs and expectations on others.

  • Our preference would be to identify tools that help us find the answers we seek for ourselves, but do so in a community of fellow seekers.

  • Our group is explicitly irreligious, though we welcome the religious and irreligious alike.

  • All are welcome who support and honor our commitment
    not to impose beliefs on others.



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Social Justice
Oct
21

Social Justice

Co-hosted online by Rev. Erik Swanson and Beth Wylie
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 3PM

As People of Hope we strive to walk beside those most impacted by injustice…the immigrant and refugee, our LGBTQIA+ siblings, people of color, the unhoused, the creatures of the Earth…to name just a few.

Our current areas of focus are supporting our immigrant neighbors, anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ allyship, promoting human rights for Palestinians, and deconstructing Christian nationalism. If you are passionate about these or other topics, please join us – we would love to hear from you.

Together, we are better able to face the suffering of the world in love and to have a greater impact – with more joy – as we work for justice. Join us first or third Wednesday afternoons to learn or share about opportunities to get involved…as a community, we CAN make a difference.

View Event →
Spiritual Stew: Community Event Hosted by Eric Dittmar
Oct
8

Spiritual Stew: Community Event Hosted by Eric Dittmar

ARE YOU…

  • Spiritual but not religious?

  • Religious but not quite finding what you are looking for?

  • Frustrated, but not quite sure where to look for answers?

  • Feeling stuck, and not quite sure how to get unstuck?

  • Coming to a crossroads in life, and struggling to decide which path to take?

  • Seeking a community without religious dogma and without the pressure to conform at the expense of your individual autonomy?

  • Looking to connect with your deeper sense of meaning and purpose?


JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CONVERSATION AND EXPLORATION

MEET OTHERS WITH MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOURSELF THROUGH DISCUSSION AND INTERACTION.

WITH A LITTLE LUCK AND INTENTION,
MAYBE EVEN GET A LITTLE CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR PURPOSE.

SPIRITUAL STEW
Hosted by Eric Dittmar
Meets Twice Monthly 7 to 9PM
Fall Schedule:
 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5


WHO WE ARE:
A BUDDING COMMUNITY OF SEEKERS

  • We are looking for community, connection, and wisdom in an era defined by distraction and separation.

  • We are open to the possibility deep truths exist, but instinctively resist the shallow spirituality typically offered by religious institutions.

  • We don’t like being told what to believe or how to behave, and commit to not imposing our beliefs and expectations on others.

  • Our preference would be to identify tools that help us find the answers we seek for ourselves, but do so in a community of fellow seekers.

  • Our group is explicitly irreligious, though we welcome the religious and irreligious alike.

  • All are welcome who support and honor our commitment
    not to impose beliefs on others.



View Event →
Social Justice
Oct
7

Social Justice

Co-hosted online by Rev. Erik Swanson and Beth Wylie
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 3PM

As People of Hope we strive to walk beside those most impacted by injustice…the immigrant and refugee, our LGBTQIA+ siblings, people of color, the unhoused, the creatures of the Earth…to name just a few.

Our current areas of focus are supporting our immigrant neighbors, anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ allyship, promoting human rights for Palestinians, and deconstructing Christian nationalism. If you are passionate about these or other topics, please join us – we would love to hear from you.

Together, we are better able to face the suffering of the world in love and to have a greater impact – with more joy – as we work for justice. Join us first or third Wednesday afternoons to learn or share about opportunities to get involved…as a community, we CAN make a difference.

View Event →
Grateful Gatherings
Sep
27

Grateful Gatherings

Join others to explore the transformative possibilities of grateful living, and discover greater meaning, purpose, and joy in your life. Grateful Gatherings take place every month both online and in homes and communities around the globe. 

View Event →
Spiritual Stew: Community Event Hosted by Eric Dittmar
Sep
24

Spiritual Stew: Community Event Hosted by Eric Dittmar

ARE YOU…

  • Spiritual but not religious?

  • Religious but not quite finding what you are looking for?

  • Frustrated, but not quite sure where to look for answers?

  • Feeling stuck, and not quite sure how to get unstuck?

  • Coming to a crossroads in life, and struggling to decide which path to take?

  • Seeking a community without religious dogma and without the pressure to conform at the expense of your individual autonomy?

  • Looking to connect with your deeper sense of meaning and purpose?


JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CONVERSATION AND EXPLORATION

MEET OTHERS WITH MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOURSELF THROUGH DISCUSSION AND INTERACTION.

WITH A LITTLE LUCK AND INTENTION,
MAYBE EVEN GET A LITTLE CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR PURPOSE.

SPIRITUAL STEW
Hosted by Eric Dittmar
Meets Twice Monthly 7 to 9PM
Fall Schedule:
 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5


WHO WE ARE:
A BUDDING COMMUNITY OF SEEKERS

  • We are looking for community, connection, and wisdom in an era defined by distraction and separation.

  • We are open to the possibility deep truths exist, but instinctively resist the shallow spirituality typically offered by religious institutions.

  • We don’t like being told what to believe or how to behave, and commit to not imposing our beliefs and expectations on others.

  • Our preference would be to identify tools that help us find the answers we seek for ourselves, but do so in a community of fellow seekers.

  • Our group is explicitly irreligious, though we welcome the religious and irreligious alike.

  • All are welcome who support and honor our commitment
    not to impose beliefs on others.



View Event →