On Sunday, May 31st, join us for a public day of reflection and conversation exploring healing at a time of transformation—contemplating what Michael Lerner points to as the coming revolution in human consciousness and what it means for all of us as individuals, communities, and as a planetary species.

This event, taking place in person and virtually, is part of our 50th anniversary celebrations this year at Commonweal. Michael’s founding vision of Commonweal was as a center for healing ourselves and healing the earth. His understanding of healing has been transformed by more than 230 week-long Cancer Help Programs, by Healing Circles, and by many other experiences with personal healing, as well as by the emergence of the global polycrisis and what it signifies for planetary healing. He hopes to bring these threads together in the light of new research on what is known as “the hard problem of consciousness.”

For those attending in person, please stay for a reception. We’ll be celebrating the publication of What Matters Now: 7 Letters to a Friend with Cancer, a beautiful collection of reflections and guidance Michael has created over decades of his work with the Cancer Help Program. 

The event will take place at Gallery Commonweal, and will be recorded as part of Commonweal’s New School podcast. Join us in person or on Zoom.

Sunday, May 31 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Pacific, followed by a reception (3-4pm)

Deep Healing and the Coming Transformation of Human Consciousness: Exploring the Forces Changing What it Means to Be Human
Reflections from Michael Lerner with Moderator Katherine Fulton

Your presence would mean a great deal to us. We hope you can join us for this moment of reflection, community, and celebration.