Spiritual Civilization
Collaborative Community
Spiritual Civilization
Collaborative Community
ABOUT
The Spiritual Civilization collaborative community explores the intersection of philanthropy, contemplative practices, self-reflection and spirituality. In brave spaces, leaders in philanthropy discuss how they are bringing inner work to outer action and the impact this creates for change.
Activities online and in-person are designed to promote the sharing of projects and learnings, explore and support collaborations, and provide a space for members to engage in contemplative and reflective practices.
Events and Programs
Synergos Global Gathering: Spiritual Civilization Meeting
Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, Tarrytown, New York, May 11
This gathering brings together philanthropic leaders who are active and interested in what can be done to increase consciousness in society of the ideals that drive members of society to help each other and work towards the greater good. We will be examining themes like love and our interconnectedness.
Spiritual Civilization Community Gathering
Virtual Session: 6 December 2022
Members were guided through a sound healing experience led by Laura Inserra, a sound alchemist. Members then reflected on the past year and shared what has been impactful for them. This was followed by updates from community members Charlie Hartwell and Marlene Ogawa. Read the full meeting report here.
Synergos Europe Gathering
Finca Bell-Lloc, Spain, October 23-25
Members of the Global Philanthropists Circle & the Spiritual Civilization Collaborative Community came together in Spain at the Finca Bell-lloc, owned and operated by Synergos’ GPC member Victoria Engelhorn and her family. The stunning rural backdrop of the hacienda was the ideal setting for reflective dialogues, meta music meditation immersion, and other experiential practices. Members connected to their peers and to nature and took part in thought-provoking presentations with guest speakers at the event. The program included holistic, reflective, and experiential activities, as well as space for inner work, connection, and co-creation. Read the full report here.
Spiritual Civilization Virtual Community Meeting
Virtual Session: October 11
Members were guided through a visualization exercise tapping into “awareness, congruency and service.” This was followed by member sharing and updates by Peggy Dulany and Jeff Walker. Read the full meeting report here.
Synergos Spiritual Civilization Gathering
Mexico City, Mexico, September 12
This evening gathering and dinner convened 25 philanthropists and social entrepreneurs interested to explore Spiritual Civilization – how leaders are bringing inner work to outer action and the impact this creates for change.
Spirituality & Science Forum IV: Human Flourishing
October 2021 - June 2022
In partnership with Krueger & Lee and Fetzer Institute
The latest installment of the Spirituality & Science Forum, Forum IV: “Human Flourishing”, was a hybrid event that combined seven online sessions and virtual practice meetings, spanning over nine months, and a closing 3-day in-person gathering in Thal, Switzerland.
Spiritual Civilization Meeting
Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, Tarrytown, May 12 2022
This meeting convened 52 Global Philanthropists Circle members interested in diving deeper into exploring Spiritual Civilization – what can be done to increase consciousness of the ideals that drive members of society to help each other and work towards the greater good.
Spiritual Civilization Community Gathering
Virtual Session: 24 March 2022
A meeting for members to reconnect as a community and deepen relationships along with exploring opportunities for collaboration and nurturing personal journeys through a group practice. The group practice was led by Spiritual Civilization Community members Pascale Deau and Corey Cleland, both leaders of Wild Vessel, an academy for nature-centered human development.
DIGITAL OFFERINGS
The Synergos Cultivate the Soul podcast series, Wisdom Square on Instagram and One Minute Wisdom video series examine the intersection of philanthropy, contemplative practices, self-reflection and spirituality.
These projects are made possible through the support of grants from the Lunt Foundation and the Fetzer Institute.
