Spirituality Gathering
This daylong event includes worship, keynote presentations and small-group workshops. For many years, persons interested in the field of spirituality have gathered at ESR to share their wisdom, explore new topics, network and experience spiritual renewal.
| Conference Keynote Address | Keynote Speaker | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Spirituality and Activism | 2021 | |
| The Spiritual Practice of Remembering | Summer Cushman | 2020 |
| Fearless Authenticity: Exploring the Strength within LGBTQ+ Spirituality | Brent Walsh | 2019 |
| Buddhist and Quaker Spiritualities | Sallie King | 2018 |
| Words and Realities: Language and the Inward Landscape | Brian Drayton | 2017 |
| “Justice Lives in Relationship”: The Poetry and Practice of Eco-Spirituality | Philip Clayton | 2016 |
| ‘Discernment’ As a Way of Life: Seeking The Guidance of The Holy Spirit | Sr. Meg Funk | 2015 |
| Harnessing the Power of Three: The Trinity as ‘Skillful Means’ | Cynthia Bourgeault | 2014 |
| Christ in Evolution: Challenges and New Directions | Ilia Delio | 2013 |
| The Evolution of Faith: A Changing Faith in a Changing World | Philip Gulley | 2012 |
| Leaps and Bounds | Tevyn East | 2011 |
| A Spirituality of Caring in the Midst of Suffering | Dominic O. Vachon | 2010 |
| Listening to the Spirit | Dr. Thomas Thangaraj | 2009 |
| Seeking Simplicity | Catherine Whitmire | 2008 |
| The Healing Power of Prayer | Jane Vennard | 2007 |
| Spirituality & Ecology | Keith Helmuth | 2006 |
| Clamor, Cadence, Silence, Song: Listening to the Spiritual Heart of Music | Fran McKendree | 2005 |
| Prayer & Our Bodies | 2004 | |
| Engaging with God in the Arts | 2003 | |
| The Persistent Celtic Vision | 2002 | |
| The Wisdom of Douglas V. Steere | 2001 |