Author, Lecturer, Engaged Citizen
Past Speaking Engagements 2006-November 2009
This is an archive. See Calendar for upcoming events
2010
MAY
Charleston, SC
May 21 - 23: Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) Annual Conference - "Lighting the Way to a New Economy." Information: www.livingeconomies.org.
APRIL
Apr 2: Interview - Living Well Show for PRX, with Dr. Hamaan Eagle; for later broadcast.
Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Apr 7-8: Public Interest Alberta - Public forum and 4th Annual Advocacy Conference; featured speaker. Information: www.pialberta.org.
Stevenson, WA
Apr 29 - May 1: Social Venture Network Spring Conference; participant and speaker; details pending. Information: www.svn.org
FEBRUARY
Waukesha, WI
Feb 6: Forum on the Economy: "The Human Face of the Economy," 9:00am (CST) at Carroll University, hosted by Plowshare Peace Center and others. David will make opening presentation and participate in Q&A with panelists via internet. Information: Kate Jolin at Plowsharecenter@sbcglobal.net
Via Internet
Feb 22: Conscious Money Series, a teleclass with Vicki Robin - 5:15pm (PST). Information: (360) 221-2251
JANUARY
The Netherlands
Jan 21: Keynote presentation at the Tilburg Conference, organized/hosted by the Dutch Alliance for a Fair & Green Deal.
Interviews with Wereiddelen and De Pers. Information: info@alliantiefairgreendeal.org
Jan 25: Presentations at the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague and at Lux Nijmegen with CIDIN of Radboud University. Information: kingdon@iss.nl
Jan 26: Presentation for Club of Rome - EU Chapter and European Support Centre, Peccei Lecture Series at Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium.
Stockholm, Sweden
Jan 28: Keynote presentation - "Scrap Wall Street?" organized by Cogito, Arena Group, ABF, and Climate Action.
Jan 29: Keynote presentation for "Acting Towards a One Planet Future" Conference hosted by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Information: Marie Milling, 08-624 74 00
2009
Seattle, Washington
Nov 30: Screening of "Today We Have the Power: Spirituality and the Seattle WTO Protests," a documentary by Christopher Timm. David is featured in the film and will participate in Q&A session following the film. 6:00pm at University of Washington, Johnson Hall Room 120. (On-line film release - Dec 1) Information: www.todaywehavethepower.com
Nov 28: People's Summit, New Economy Workshop: "Framing the New Economy: Advancing the Local Living Economy Movement." 11:30am - 1:00pm at Seattle University, Pigott Hall. What is the New Economy...and why now? Local living economies are designed to reinvent, revision, and build upon what really matters in our communities - vibrant neighborhoods, healthy ecosystems, and prosperous loca, independent businesses. Workshop will explore on-the-ground strategies that protect the commons and create economic and community well-being. Information: www.SeattlePlus10.org.
Nov 28: People's Summit, Opening Plenary: "The Climate is Changing: It's Time for Solutions!" 9:30 - 11:15am at Seattle University, Campion Ballroom. Panel, moderated by YES! Magazine Executive Editor Sarah van Gelder, includes Bob Hasegawa, Rebecca Adamson, and Dena Hoff. The People's Summit marks the anniversary of the 1999 Seattle WTO protests and teach-in, the next WTO Ministerial session in Geneva, and the UN Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen. Information on the entire Summit and related weekend events - www.SeattlePlus10.org.
Honolulu, Hawai'i
Nov 22: (via Skype) "Agenda for a New Economy" discussion with Church of the Crossroads, as part of four-part book study. Information: www.churchofthecrossroadshawaii.org
Nov 5-6:
OCTOBER 2009
Oct 18-22: Praxis Peace Institute Conference - The Economics of Peace: Transforming Money, Rebuilding Community and Redefining Wealth. Korten will speak at 8:00pm on Monday, Oct 19 - "Agenda for a New Economy," and participate in lunch group conversation on Tuesday, Oct 20. Information: http://www.praxispeace.org/conference09.php
www.newdimensions.org
Oct 17: Presentation for Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists - "End of Empire, A New Economy, and Spiritual Awakening." 7-9pm (doors open at 6:30pm). 1924 Cedar Street, at Bonita Avenue. Advance registration at Brown Paper Tickets; donation of $25 includes copy of Agenda for a New Economy; $5 -$20 suggested donation for walk-ins. More information: http://www.bfuu.org or 510-841-4824.
Oct 15: Interview (via phone) with Kris Welch for the Living Room at KFPA, 94.1FM in Berkeley. Topic: "The Dow Jones and unemployment, both upupup; a new economy." Information: www.kpfa.org
Oct 14:
Portland, Oregon
Oct 3: Econvergence: Northwest Regional Gathering on the Economic and Environmental Crisis. 11:00am Plenary presentation - “Creating a New Economy in which People and Nature Matter.” Information: www.econvergence.org.
JULY
Oakland, California
Jul 18: Sophia Center Summer Institute at Holy Names University; 9:30am plenary presentation; other speakers for the Institute (July 16-19) include Joan Chittister, James O'Dea, Brian Swimme, Belvie Rooks, Jim Conlon, and others. Contact: Sophia Center, 800-794-8813.
JUNE
Bainbridge Island, Washington
June 4: Interview with Duncan Campbell for Living Dialogues; check local listings for air times. Check back for on-line archive.
June 12-14: EarthSpirit Rising Conference, presented by Imago and co-sponsored by Kalliopeia, YES! Magazine, WorldWatch Institute, Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, and netcrafters. Korten participates in a pre-conference book discussion on "Agenda for a New Economy," delivers a feature presentation, and participates in an Earth Community Dialogue. See Conference Schedule or contact Louise Lawarre at Imago,
Indianapolis, Indiana
June 19: Earth Charter National Momentum Conference at Butler University; Korten's presentation is "The Earth Charter, A New Economy, and the Rise of Earth Community." The conference will demonstrate how Earth Charter principles create an ethical framework for sustainability; give participants information and skills to work for sustainability in their communities while remaining part of the global effort. Conference is intended for people of all ages and experience who share an affinity for the Earth Charter by virtue of their work for environmental protection, non-violence, economic and social justice, and government that is accessible and participatory. Information: See Conference flyer or visit www.earthcharterus.org.
June 25: Sam Weller's Zion Book Store hosts Korten for an author's event; 7pm (MDT), at 254 South Main Street. Information: (801) 328-2586 or books@samwellers.com.
Jun 26: Interview with KRCL FM for RadioActive Public Affairs Program. Airs 6-7pm (MDT) on 90.0FM in Salt Lake City; listen on-line or later from archive.
Jun 27-28: Annual Unitarian Universalist General Assembly (UUGA); Kortan participates in two workshops on June 27. See Schedule at www.uua.org.
MAY
May 11: Interview with KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR, 8-9am (PDT), More Talk Radio program with Cecil Prescod and Celeste. Tune in to 90.7FM in Portland or 100.7 in Corvallis. Audio is posted at http://kboo.fm/node/14143.
May 12: Interview with Terrence McNallly with KPFK FM, Pacific Radio in Los Angeles at 12pm (PDT); tune in to 90.7FM Los Angeles or 98.7FM Santa Barbara, or listen later at http://archive.kpfk.org/parchive/index.php.
May 12: Vision Holders Call, from 7-8pm (CDT) with Patricia Neal for Heartland Circle. Join in this "hour of generative and renewing conversation with some of the world's foremost thought leaders. Each call is FREE; details on how to dial into the conversation are emailed to you when you register. Information: http://www.heartlandcircle.com/vh-upcoming.htm
Bainbridge Island, Washington
May 19: Field's End (A Writers' Workshop); Korten speaks on "How Can A Writer Change the World?" 7-8:30pm, Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Avenue N. Free. Contact: http://www.fieldsend.org/index.html. See Tamara Sellman's post-event blog - "Korten identifies a trinity that writers can use to change the world."
Boulder, Colorado
May 20: Boulder Book Store, author's event at 7:30pm, 1007 Pearl Street.
Denver, Colorado
May 21: A Conversation with Community Leaders: "What Does A Healthy Economy Look Like, and How Do We Get There From Here?" Moderated by Maeve Conran of KGNU; recorded for later broadcast and video taped by Free Speech TV. 10:30am - 12:30pm at Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Prky. Information: Evi Klett at wildgrass@ecoisp.com
May 21: Interview with Deborah Hobson for A Chautauqua at 5pm (MDT) during pledge drive on KOPN 89.5FM in Columbia, MO. Watch for post on audio archive.
May 21-23: 7th Annual BALLE Conference; Korten participates a special session, "BALLE 101," with Judy Wicks and Michael Shuman, and in a plenary panel, "Public Policy for Living Economies," with MIchael Shuman and Elliot Hoffman.
Portland, Oregon
May 29: Sustainable Business Network (SBN) of Portland hosts Korten's presentation for a breakfast meeting of business leaders (open to the public) from 8-10am (PDT) at CubeSpace, 622 SE Grand. $15 for members/$20 for non-members. Information: See flyer or contact Robyn Shanti at 503-232-2943 or contact@sbnportland.org
May 29: Live interview with Thom Hartman, 11am (PDT); for local stations carrying Thom's program or to listen on-line, visit www.thomhartmann.com.
May 29: Live interview with Jim Lockhart on "A Growing Concern," a program of Portland Community Media TV. Live from 7-8pm and re-broadcast on Thursday, June 4 at 7pm on Portland ITN Channel 22.
May 30: Conversation at the Talking Drum Bookstore, 446 NE Killingsworth: "The New Economy" in the African-American Community. Information: (503) 288-4106.
May 30: Real Wealth of Portland, Sustainable Business Network, and KBOO FM host Korten and "Agenda for a New Economy" for a public presentation at 7pm, First Baptist Church at SW 12th and Taylor; community celebration of Real Wealth commences at 5pm. $5 - $20 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Information: See flyer or visit www.realwealthpdx.com. (Program was taped by Portland Community Media and will be available on Public Access.)
APRIL
Rowe,
Apr 1-3: UUJEC Retreat; participant
Apr 3-4: Rowe Camp New Economy Conference/Seminar: Why Wall Street Can't Be Fixed and How to Replace It. Korten will be a featured speaker, along with Chuch Collins, Bob Pollin, Nancy Folbre and Ward Morehouse. For details and to register, go to www.rowecenter.org, call (413) 339-4954 or e-mail info@rowecenter.org.
Boston,
Apr 5: Jamaica Plain Forum hosted by First Church in Jamaica Plain Unitarian Universalist - public presentation at 7:00pm. Location: 3 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA. Information: www.jamaicaplainforum.org, jamaicaplainforumsarah@gmail.com or 617-541-0500 x302.
Hawai'i
Apr 8: "First Tuesday @ Downtown" event at YWCA, and meeting with leaders of Community Links, YWCA and One-Peace-At-A-Time. Contact: Puanani Burgess, puananiburgess@aol.com.
Apr 9: Conference with Dr. Tusi Avegalio and indigenous leaders. Contact: fa@hawaii.edu
Apr 14: Radio Interview with Steve Curwood on "Living on Earth" for Public Radio. Check schedule for air time and audio play.
Henderson,
Apr 21: Alternative Radio and David Barsamian air Korten's presentation "Money or Life?" Airs in Seattle on KUOW - 94.9FM at 8:00pm. (Check local Alternative Radio stations for program schedule.)
Apr 24-25: Annual Meeting of the Partnership for Global Justice at River's Edge; "Beyond Poverty: From Greed to Green, Creating a Sustainable Future for the Planet." For details, see www.religiousorderspartnership.org. On April 24, David will be honored with the Annual Justice Award. Contact: Lucianne Siers, LSiers6720@aol.com.
Apr 29: Interview with Julian Brookes for on-line feature at Progressive Book Club.
Apr 30: Interview with Tom Peeters, for De Tijd, the Belgium business journal.
MARCH
Seattle, Washington
Mar 5: Radio Interview on WNYC - 93.9FM/AM820 in New York City, with John Hockenberry on "The Takeaway." Listen live online at 7:45am EST or via podcast/archive.
Mar 7: Veterans for Peace Regional Conference; 7:00pm keynote presentation. Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 Fourth Ave. South, Kirkland. Information: www.vfp92.org or (425) 430-0789, conference@vfp92.org.
Mar 11: Radio Interview on KGNU - 88.5FM in Boulder, 1390AM in Denver. 7:45am MST; listen live online, via podcast or archive at www.kgnu.org.
Mar 12: Radio Interview for Unity FM On-Line Radio, "Good Business Program," with Charlotte Shelton and Martha Lynn. Listen live online, via podcast or archive.
Seattle, Washington
Mar 14: Elliott Bay Books, Author's Event; 5:00pm. Information - www.elliottbaybook.com.
Mar 17 & 18: Radio Inteview (two-part) for KRCL Public Radio in Salt Lake City, "Radioactive," airs at 6:30pm (MST).
Mar 19: Radio Interview for WAIF - 88.3FM in Cincinnati, with Roger Yeardley and Marcos Sastre on "The Curved Air" show from 4-5pm EST.
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Mar 19: Eagle Harbor Book Company, Author's Event. 7:30pm. Information: www.eagleharborbooks.com or (206) 842-5332.
Mar 23: Radio Interview for KSFR - 101.1FM in Santa Fe, with Diego Mulligan on "The Journey Home." Listen live at 5:00pm MST.
Mar 24: Radio Interview for KALW - 91.7AM in San Francisco, with Rose Aguilaron on "Your Call." Listen live at 11am, or via podcast.
Seattle, Washington
Mar 28: Seattle Green Festival, speaker; 3:00pm. Information and schedule - www.greenfestivals.org/Seattle
Long Island,
Mar 31: Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, public presentation at 7:30pm in the Worship Room; 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset. Information: www.uucsr.org or jaywg@hotmail.com.
FEBRUARY
Feb 3: Radio Interview for "Conversations, with Michael Stone," 12:05pm. Listen live at KVMR 89.5FM Community Radio, Nevada City, CA, or web streaming at http://www.arewelistening.net/.
Feb 5: Radio Interview for Hawai'i Public Radio, "Town Square," with Beth-Ann Kozlovich. Webcast at http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/audio/TS_020509.mp3.
Feb 6: Radio Interview for KZYX in Northern California/Mendicino County, "Corporations and Democracy" with Annie Esposito and Steve Scalmanini.
Feb 9: Radio Interview for Heartland Security Radio from Santa Rosa, with Steve Bhaerman; listen at World Puja Network
Feb 9: Radio Interview for WPKN/M Bridgeport CT, "Counterpoint," with Scott Harris.
Feb 14: Radio Interview for WZBC Boston, "Sounds of Dissent," with John Gerbe; listen at www.wzbc.org.
Feb 15: Radio Interview for KPFK Los Angeles, "Background Briefing," with Ian Masters (pledge drive); listen at www.kpfk.org.
Feb 17: Business Ethics Network Webinar (for members), with Anne Pernick. Information: www.businessethicsnetwork.org.
Feb 19: Radio Interview with Thom Hartmann; 10am (PST); listen live, podcast or from archives - Air America or Thom's site.
JANUARY
Jan 5: Tikkun/Network of Spiritual Progressives Phone Forum - Dave Belden interviews David Korten on his recent article in Tikkun Magazine, "After the Meltdown: Economic Redesign for the 21st Century." Current members of the NSP/Tikkun Community and/or current subscribers to Tikkun: watch for e-mail instructions to participate in the call; to join NSP now, visit http://www.spiritualprogressives.org/
Jan 16: Sustainability & Green Movement Speaker Series, Johnson County Community College; 11:00am, Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art . David Korten will speak about "Navigating the Great Turning." Contact: 913-469-8500, or dalexand@jccc.edu
Kansas City,
Jan 16-18: Second Annual “Breaking the Silence” Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn; theme is The Lack of People of Color Involvement with American Progressive Groups.
Jan 21-24: The Trinity Institute hosts the National Theological Conference on "Radical Abundance: a theology of sustainability" at the historic Wall Street Trinity Church. David Korten will be a keynote speaker and panelist, with Majora Carter,Timothy Gorringe, Nestor O. Miguez and Miriam MacGillis. Korten calls it a historic event. Faith institutions in the U.S., Canada and around the world are invited to partner in this event by satellite video link. Contact: Wall Street Trinity Institute
Jan 22: Interview with Laura Flanders on Grit TV; will air Jan 22 in Manhattan, check local stations for broadcast or view on website, www.lauraflanders.firedoglake.com.
Jan 23: Korten's keynote address at National Theological Conference at Trinity Church (9:00 - 10:30am EST). Talk will be available to the public beginning January 30 at www.trinitywallstreet.org.
Jan 24-26: A series of inter-faith/multi-cultural public events/gatherings organized by the Birmingham Peace Project and the Church of the Reconciler; David Korten will participate in the Sixth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Event (7pm, Jan 24), an interfaith church service at Church of the Reconciler (9:30am, Jan 25); a presentation for the Birmingham Islamic Society (7pm, Jan 25), and a presentation at Miles College (11am, Jan 26).
Jan 26: Broadcast of January 22 Interview with Amy Goodman on Democracy Now! (14 minutes into the program); can be viewed at www.democracynow.org. (David's interview is followed by a conversation with Fran Korten regarding her friendship with Barack Obama's mother, Ann Soetoro, while working at the Ford Foundation in Indonesia.)
Jan 29: Interview on KBOO, 90.7FM in Portland and 100.7FM in Corvallis, with Public Affairs Producer Stephanie Potter. Listen to program archive at www.kboo.org.
Jan 30: Interview on KEXP, 90.3FM Seattle, for "Mind Over Matters," with Diane Horn. Podcast available at www.kexp.org (scroll down to Mind Over Matters Sustainability Segment).
2008
OCTOBER
Oct 6-9: International Forum on Globalization
Anchorage, Alaska
Oct 16-19: Alaska Bioneers Conference; details pending
SEPTEMBER
Port Orchard,
Sept 6-7:
Sept 12:
Portland/Gresham,
Sept 18-21: World Elders Conference V; details pending. Contact: Terry Jones - elderwithin@yahoo.com
AUGUST
Aug 19: Radio Interview for "Conversations, with Michael Stone," 12:05pm. Listen live at KVMR 89.5FM Community Radio, Nevada City, CA, or web streaming at www.arewelistening.net.
Aug 27: Interview for "Conscious Talk, with Rob Spear," 7-8 PDT; in Seattle, listen live at KKNW 1150 AM or streaming (or pod cast) at www.conscioustalk.net. Broadcast on Saturday 9-11 AM and Sunday 4-6 PM on KSBN 1230 AM Spokane, WA.
JULY
Jul 10-11: Fulbright Symposium,"Healthy People, Prosperous Country" - keynote. Sponsored by Flinders University, Adelaide and the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health, with support from the Australian–American Fulbright Commission and the South Australian and Australian Governments
Contact: fulbrightsymposium@flinders.edu.au or Michael Bentley, Tel: +61 8 8204 5981
Jul 12: Fulbright Symposium - Emerging Leaders Forum
Jul 14: Flinders University, public lecture.
Jul 15: Don Dunstan Foundation, public lecture.
Jul 16: Workshop - Strategies to Advance the Earth Community Agenda
JUNE
Jun 1: Connecticut River Valley "Great Turning" Community Event. 6:00pm, Bernardston Unitarian Church, reception and presentation - "Navigating the Great Turning."
Jun 2: Greenfield Community College, Community Forum. 9:00am
Contact: Annette Mackin-Wadleigh, (413) 648-9574, www.uunitarian.tripod.com
Jun 3: South Church (Unitarian Universalist), 7:00pm, presentation - "The World We Want." Co-sponsored by South Church Minds Alive! and Green Sanctuary Programs, Portsmouth Sustainability Initiative and River Run Bookstore. Contact: Peter Randall, (603) 431-5667 or www.southchurch-uu-org.
Jun 9: 7:00pm, Fairhaven Unitarian Universalist Church Parish House; presentation - "The World We Want." Contact: Rev. Ann Fox, UFairhaven@aol.com, www.uufairhaven.org.
Portland
Jun 13-14: Keynote and Workshop, Consumer Cooperative Management Association (CCMA) Annual Conference. Contact: Ann Hoyt - aahoyt@wisc.edu
APRIL
Seattle, Washington
Apr 13, 12-1pm: Seattle Green Festival; Washington Trade and Convention Center. Keynote: "The World We Want."
Contact : 800-58-GREEN or www.greenfestivals.org.
Tarrytown, New York
Apr 16-18: Invited Participant - new economics foundation (nef) Conference, "Do Good Lives Have to Cost the Earth?" Sponsored by: nef and Rockefeller Brothers Fund. www.neweconomics.org
Seattle, Washington
Apr 25, 7pm: A Conversation with Joanna Macy and David Korten on the deeper meaning of “The Great Turning.” Seattle Unity Church. Hosted by: ForTheGrandchildren. Contact: Victor Bremson at (206) 789-5293 or vbremson@comcast.net, www.forthegrandchildren.org
Apr 30, 7pm: “Economics for the 21st Century: Creating a Collective Vision for a Sustainable Future,” with David Korten and Joshua Farley; Town Hall
MARCH
Corvallis, Oregon
March 13, 6:30pm: Who Owns the Sky? The Tragedy or Triumph of the Commons
Gilfillan Auditorium: Oregon State University
Contact: Charles Goodrich, 541-737-6198 or charles.goodrich at oregonstate dot edu
http://springcreek.oregonstate.edu/index.html
JANUARY 
Port Townsend, Washington
January 26-27: Quimper Unitarian Universalist Sanctuary; series of public presentations - "Navigating the Great Turning," and converations. Contact: Jeanette Richoux, j_richoux@yahoo.com, or Chris Hollinshead, cbhollinshead@bigriverlines.com
2007
DECEMBER
Seattle, Washington
December 1, 7pm: The WTO Today: Are We Still Winning?
Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave
$5 suggested donation - no one turned away for lack of funds. Light fare and beverages provided.
Contact: CAGJ: 206.405.4600
www.seattleglobaljustice.org
NOVEMBER
Kansas City, Kansas
November 2-3, 2007, BREAKING THE SILENCE: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE EARTH COMMUNITY WITH MULTI-CULTURAL SOLIDARITY ( WORKSHOPS -- EXHIBITS – BOOKS & ART FAIR)
Reardon Center, 500 Minnesota, Kansas City, Kansas
Advance Registration: $50 per person (includes lunch)
Contact: (913) 342-6379 or People’s Culture, P.O. Box 5224, Kansas City, Ks. 66119
Albuquerque, New Mexico
November 10, 7pm, The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community
University of New Mexico, Student Union.
Sponsored by: New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light and supported by UNM Sustainability Studies
Contact: www.nm-ipl.org
Boston, Mass
November 13-14: Summit on the Future of the Corporation
Fanuil Hall, Boston
Contact: www.summit2020.org or 617-266-5400
OCTOBER
Salem, Oregon
October 10, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, Willamette University,18th Annual Salem Peace Lecture
Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center, Willamette University
October 11, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, University Convocation
“How I Became a Yes! Man: Working for Positive Change."
Cone Chapel, Waller Hall, Willamette University
Both presentations are free and open to the public.
Contact: Office of the Chaplains, 503-370-6213.
San Franscisco, California
October 17-18, 2007 Business Ethics Network (BEN) Annual Conference
Contact: http://www.businessethicsnetwork.org
Yellow Springs, Ohio
October 26-28, Planning for Hard Times, Fourth Annual Conference- The world's largest gathering of Peak Oil activists! We bring together top experts in Peak Oil and lifestyle solutions for three days of presentations, workshop sessions, and networking.
Sponsored by: The Community Solution
Contact: http://www.communitysolution.org/
SEPTEMBER
Washington, DC
September 14-17, Teach-In, Confronting the Triple Crisis: The Problems and Solutions
Lisner Auditorium, Washington DC
Sponsored by: The International Forum on Globalization, The Institute for Policy Studies, and The Global Project on Economic Transitions
Contact: 415-561-7650
http://www.ifg.org/
JULY
Arlington, Washington
July 16, NICO Interfaith Leadership Summit, Camp Brotherhood
Sponsored by: Northwest Interfaitgh Community Outreach
Contact : John Hale, 425.865.0659
Portland, Oregon
July 21, 7pm, First Unitarian Church of Portland
1011 SW 12th Ave
$8-$20 Suggested Donation. Tickets available at the door beginning at 6:15pm (No one turned away for lack of funds)
Sponsored by: Northwest Earth Institute City Repair, Sustainable Business Network of Portland, Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Society, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Interfaith Network for earth Concerns
Contact: Martin at (503) 227-2807
Portland, Oregon
July 22, Northwest Earth Institute National Gathering
Alton Collins Retreat Center
Sponsored by: Northwest Earth Institute
Contact: Martin at (503) 227-2807
http://www.nwei.org/NWEI/Home.html
JUNE
Berkeley, California
May 31-June 2, Time TBA, Annual BALLE Conference, University of California at Berkeley's Pauley Ballroom
Sponsored by: Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
Contact: www.livingeconomies.org
Dubrovinik, Croatia
June 3-9, Transforming Culture: From Empire to Global Community
Sponsored by: Praxis Peace Institute
Contact: 707-939-2973 or http://www.praxispeace.org/
Portland, Oregon
June 22, 2:15pm, UUA General Assembly, First Unitarian Church of Portland
Sponsored by UUA General Assembly
Contact: http://www.uua.org
Atlanta, Georgia
June 28-30, US Social Forum
Fore more information: http://www.ussf2007.org/
MAY
Seattle, Washington
May 13, 7pm, The Myth of Global Democracy, and the Pursuit of Happiness Conference, Antioch Seattle Campus
Sponsored by Antioch University Seattle, Center for Creative Change
Contact: Lorraine Fish at lfish@antiochsea.edu
Bellingham, Washington
May 15, 7-9pm, First Congregational Church of Bellingham
2401 Cornwall Ave.
Sponsored by: Whatcom Community College, Fourth Corner Exchange, the First Congregational Church MSJC Board, Village Books, the Communty Food Co-op, Fairhaven College, Community to Community Development, Wise Awakening, and BIONS—Bellingham Institute of Noetic Sciences.
Contact: Craig Mayberry at 360- 441-9903
www.sustainablebellingham.org
Suquamish, Washington
May 19, 7-9pm, Suquamish Congregational Church
18732 Division Ave
Sponsored by: Suquamish Congregational Church
Contact: (360) 598-4434
APRIL
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 13, 5:30-7:30pm, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
2104 Steven Ave. South
Sponsored by: Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
RSVP: http://www.iatp.org/minnesotaglobal/
St. Paul, Minnesota
April 14, 9:30am-12:30pm, United Church-Unitarian
732 Holly Ave., St Paul
Sponsored by United Church-Unitarian, St. Paul
Contact: http://www.unityunitarian.org/
Durham, North Carolina
April 18, 7-9pm,
Sponsored by North Carolina School of Science and Math
1219 Broad Street
Durham, North Carolina
April 19, 2-3:30pm, McIntyre's Fine Books
http://www.fearrington.com/village/mcintyres.asp
April 19, 7:30-9:30pm, The Community Church if Chapel Hill UU Sanctuary
106 Purefoy Road
Sponsored by Community Church of Chapel Hill
Contact: Gayle Ruedi, 919.942.2050
Conway, Arkansas
April 20, 7-9pm, Faulkner County Natural Resources Center
110 S. Amity Road. Conway
Sponsored by: Heifer International, City of Conway, Northwest Earth Institute, Conway's Choices for Sustainable Living Group, For the Care of Our Earth, Arkansas Earth Day
Contact: Ann Davis, 501-329-4777 or Steele Hays, 501-450-9522
Little Rock, Arkansas
April 21, 10:45am, UU Church SW District Conference , Ca Vines 4H Center
Sponsored by UU Church SW District Conference
Contact: Shelley Green at 501-213-5388
http://www.uuclr.org/southwest_uu_.htm
Chicago, Illinois
April 22, 3:00pm, Green Festival Chicago, McCormick Place/ Lakeside
Sponsored by Global Exchange and Co-Op America
Contact: www.greenfestivals.org/content/view/17/37
Seattle, Washington
April 26, 4:30-5:30pm, Living Future Conference, Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
Sponsored by AIA Seattle, Committee on the Environment
Contact: Gregory Hepp AIA at 206-340-9500
www. aiaseattle.org
MARCH
Seattle, Washington
March 13, 7-9pm, Seattle University
901 12th Avenue, Seattle
Sponsored by: Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center
Contact: Michael Schwindeller at 206. 223-1138
www.ipjc.org
Newton, Mass.
March 24, 7:30-9:30pm, First Unitarian Society in Newton
Sponsored by: First Unitarian Society
Contact: 617-527-3203
www.fusn.org
Worcester, Mass.
March 25, 7-9pm, First Unitarian Church of Worcester
Sponsored by First Unitarian Church of Worcester, Social Justice Committee
Contact: Bill Densmore at 508-753-2500
www.firstunitarian.com
Portland and Biddeford, Maine
March 27, 7-9pm, First Parish UU Portland
Sponsored by: First Parish, UU Portland. Maine Council of Churches
Contact: Kitty Coughlin at 207-767-4614
www.firstparishportland.org
March 28, 12-1:30pm, University of New England
Sponsored by University of New England Core Connections
Contact: Richard B. Peterson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at 207- 602-2862
www.une.edu
March 28, 7-9pm, Earth Community Dialogue, First Parish UU Portland
Sponsored by: First Parish, UU Portland. Maine Council of Churches
Contact: Kitty Coughlin at 207-767-4614
www.firstparishportland.org
Columbus, Ohio
March 30-April 1, Great Turning Leadership Gathering, Columbus State Community College Sponsored by Unitarian Universalists for a Just, Economic Community (UUJEC), Citizens Intent on Reforming Corporate Accountability (CIRCA), People-Centered Development Forum, Department of Social and Behavorial Sciences, Columbus State Community College, and Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism
Contact: www.greatturninggathering.org
JANUARY
Lacey, Washington
January 5: 12-1pm, Washington State Dept of Ecology HQ
Invitation Only
Mount Vernon, Washington
January 13: 1:30-2:30pm, Fifth Annual Martin Luther King Festival
Mount Vernon High School
314 North 9th Street
$5.00 Donation at the door
Co-sponsored by: People for a Peaceful Planet and Peace and Justice Center
Contact: S. Bird at 360.428.7929
www.ppplanet.org
Bellingham, Washington
January 17: Sustainable Connections Annual Meeting
Invitation Only
Boise, Idaho
January 19, 7-9 pm, Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
6200 N. Garrett St., Garden City
$10 donation at the door
Co-sponsored by: Idaho Earth Institute, Idaho Women’s Network, Idaho Smart Growth, Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Interfaith Alliance, Idaho Peace Coalition, Ten Thousand Villages, Rural Roots, Log Cabin Literary Center, Sprout Magazine, Boise Community Radio, TVCTV
Contact: Mike Philley at 208.378.1714
Wai'anae, Oahu
January 24-28 (events are by invitation)
2006
NOVEMBER
Victoria, BC
November 3: 7-9pm, University of Victoria
Michele Pujol Room, Student Union Building
Sponsored by Values-Based Business Network
http://vbnetwork.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=36
Contact: 250-858-1550
Burlingame, CA
November 9: 7-9pm, Mercy Center
2300 Adeline Drive
Sponsored by Mercy Center
http://www.mercy-center.org/
Contact: 650.340.7474
San Francisco, CA
November 10th- 9:00am, Co-op America's Green Business Conference
Ramada Plaza International
The Green Business Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-Op America
https://www.coopamerica.org
November 11th- 4pm, Green Festival, San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center
635 8th St (at Brannan St)
The Green Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-Op America
www.greenfestivals.com
Petaluma, CA
November 13: 12-3pm, IONS Luncheon Event
Sponsored by Institute for Noetic Sciences
http://www.noetic.org/
Willits, CA
November 13: 6:30PM, Willits Community Center
121 E. Commercial St.
Sponsored by Willits Economic Localization
http://www.willitseconomiclocalization.org/
Contact: 707.459.1256
Fort Bragg, CA
November 14: 7pm, Fort Bragg Town Hall
363 North Main Street
Sponsored by Alliance for Democracy
Contact: Jim at rtp@mcn.org
Garberville, CA
November 15: Garberville Theater
766 Redwood Street
Sponsored by Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt County, Southern Humboldt Economic Localization (SHEL), and Chautauqua Natural Foods.
http://www.duhc.org/upcomingEvents.html
Contact: 707.269.0984
Arcata, CA
November 16: 2-4pm, Humboldt State College
Kate Buchanan Room
Sponsored by School of Business, Humboldt State College
Contact: 707.826.3224
Ashland, Oregon
November 17: 7:30, Unitarian Center
47 4th St., Ashland
Sponsored by Oneness Communitas, Peace House, Bloomsburys, Sentient Times
Contact: Bill Kauth 535-2462
Eugene, Oregon
November 18: 7pm, First Christian Church
1166 Oak Street, Eugene
Sponsored by Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW), Institute for Sustainable Ethics and Economics (ISEE), Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and its Interfaith Network for Earth
Concerns, Unitarian Universalist Church, Eugene Middle East Peace Group
Contact: (541) 687-8454 Ext. 11
OCTOBER
Salt Lake City, Utah
Sunday, October 22: 1-3:00pm, Earth Community Dialogue, First Unitarian Church
569 S 1300 East
Sponsored by the First Unitarian Church Environmental Ministry and Sustainability Salon
www.slcuu.org
Sunday, October 22: 6-8pm, Earth Community Dialogue, Salt Lake City Public Library
Moderated by Chip Ward
210 East 400 South
Sponsored by Salt Lake City Public Library and Sustainability Salon
www.slcpl.lib.ut.us
October 23: 7:00pm, Presentation, Westminster College
1840 South 1300 East
Sponsored by Westminster College Environmental Center and Sustainability Salon
www.westminstercollege.edu
Denver, Colorado
October 25: 7pm, First Unitarian Society of Denver
1400 Lafayette St.
Sponsored by First Unitarian Society of Denver, Alliance for Sustainable Colorado
www.firstunitariandenver.org
Boulder, Colorado
October 26: 7:30pm, Boulder Book Store
1007 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
Sponsored by Boulder Bookstore
http://boulderbookstore.booksense.com
Colorado Springs, Colorado
October 29- Keynote, SRI in the Rockies Conference
Sponsored by Socially Responsible Investors
http://www.sriintherockies.com
Chicago, Illinois
Sunday, Oct. 1: 10am - 1pm, Brunch and Presentation, No Exit
6957 N. Glenwood
Sponsored by The Heartland Cafe, Local First Chicago, SGI-USA Chicago, 8th Day Center for Justice, 4 Winds Center for Spiritual Ecology, and Earth Charter Chicago.
http://www.earthcharterchicago.org/
Contact Linda Osborn at 847-331-5236
Rockford, Illinois
October 1: 7pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church
6th Street and 3rd Avenue
Sponsored by Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Earth Charter Chicago
Contact: 815-963-4815
Toronto, Canada
October 4- 7:30-9:30pm, OISE/UT Auditorium
252 Bloor St. W.
Sponsored by Green Enterprise Toronto —GET (BALLE), Grassroots Environmental Products The Transformative Learning Centre at OISE, the Centre for Social Innovation, Raincoast Books, The Centre for Social Justice, Faith and the Common Good Network, the Business and Environment Program, York University Faculty of Environmental Studies.www.greenenterprise.net
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
October 6- 7:00pm, Presentation, Peoples Church
Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids
Sponsored by the Women for Peace Iowa and Des Moines Chapter of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Des Moines, Iowa
October 7- 1:30pm, Presentation, Des Moines Public Library
1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Sponsored by the Des Moines Chapter of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, YES! Magazine
http://wilpf.org
East Lansing, Michigan
October 9- 7:30pm, Michighan State University
130 Business Complex
Sponsored by MSU Office of Campus Sustainability, the University Committee for a Sustainable Campus, the Bailey Scholars Program, the Sustainable Michigan Endowed Project, the Deep Lake Institute, International Studies and Programs, and the Michigan DNR Environmental Leadership Program.
www.ecofoot.msu.edu
Contact: Terry Link, link@msu.edu or 517.355.1751
Madison, Wisconsin
October 10- 7:30pm, First Unitarian Society
900 University Bay Drive
Sponsored by First Unitarian Society, Sustain Dane and Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative
http://www.fusmadison.org/
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
October 11- Presentation, University of Wisconsin
Bldg. Reeve Union, UW Oshkosh campus, Reeve Union Theater, Room 307
Sponsored by Earth Charter Oshkosh
www.uwosh.edu/earthcharter/aboutus.php
Columbus, Ohio
October 13 – 1:30pm, Presentation, Ohio State University
Room 100, Agricultural Engineering Building, 590 Woody Hayes Dr.
Sponsored by Social Responsibility Initiative of OSU’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Issues
http://sri.osu.edu
Contact Michael Greenman; mgreenma@columbus.rr.com, or 614-898-5825
October 13- 7:00pm, Presentation, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus
93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus
Sponsored by Citizens Intent on Reforming Corporate Accountability (CIRCA) and Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community (UUJEC)
www.circainfo.org
Contact Michael Greenman; mgreenma@columbus.rr.com, or 614-898-5825
October 14 –11:00am, Presentation at the Earth Charter Community Summit
1197 Noe-Bixby Rd., Columbus
Sponsored by Earth Charter Central Columbus
http://www.earthchartersummits.org
Wash DC
October 15th- 2pm, Main Stage, Green Festival, Washington DC Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
The Green Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-Op America
www.greenfestivals.com
SEPTEMBER/AUGUST
Chicago, Illinois
Saturday Sept. 30: 2- 4:30pm, Presentation, SGI Culture Center
1455 S. Wabash, Chicago (Free Parking and accessible to public transportation)
Sponsored by The Heartland Cafe, Local First Chicago, SGI-USA Chicago, 8th Day Center for Justice, 4 Winds Center for Spiritual Ecology, and Earth Charter Chicago. http://www.earthcharterchicago.org/
Contact Linda Osborn at 847-331-5236
Vancouver, BC
September 22- 7pm, Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace
1825 W. 16th Ave
Sponsored by BALLE BC, Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace, Post Carbon Institute and Shared Vision: Dialogue for Change
Contact: Anita Burke at 778.327.7941
Seattle, WA
September 7- 7:30pm, Presentation, First Baptist Church
1111 Harvard Ave
Sponsored by: Northwest Earth Institute Seattle, Social Justice Ministries-Church Council of Greater Seattle, and Rauschenbusch Center for Spirit and Action
Co-Sponsored by: Coalition for a World Parliament and Global Democracy, Eastside Fellowship of Reconciliation, Elliott Bay Books, Network of Spiritual Progressives, Phinney EcoVillage, Rainier Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rite of Passage JOURNEYS, Seattle Council Members Richard Conlin and Peter Steinbreuck, Sustainable Ballard, The Fellowship for Intentional Community, The People’s Seminary, Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community, University Congregational United Church of Christ, YES! Magazine
Contact: Bruce Welti 425-450-0509
September 10- 3pm Address, The Art of Community NW
Bastyr University
Sponsored by Fellowship for Intentional Community
http://fic.ic.org/aofc/
August 10- Presentation, Veterans for Peace Annual Convention
University of Washington
Sponsored by Veterans for Peace
http://www.vfpnationalconvention.org/
JUNE
Jacksonville, Florida
June 2nd- 11:00 a.m., University of North Florida
Sponsored by The Florida Center for Public and International Policy
www.unf.edu/calendar/bin/bin-1.3/view_i?EventID=11809
Gainesville, Florida
June 2nd- 7:30 p.m., Keynote, Weaving a Culture of Peace in Florida
Paramount Hotel and Conference Center
Sponsored by Florida Coalition for Peace & Justice
http://fcpj.org/2006convocation.html
Tampa, Florida
June 3rd- 7:00 p.m., University of Tampa
Fletcher Lounge
Sponsored by Earth Charter Initiative, Florida Chapter and WMNF Radio
813-238-8001(for tickets)
www.earthcharter.org
www.wmnf.org/events/index.php?Action=Detail&ID=254
Burlington, Vermont
June 9-11th- Keynote Speaker, Business Alliance for Local Living Economies Annual Conference
www.livingeconomies.org
Philadelphia, PA
June 12th- 6:00 p.m., Table Talk, White Dog Cafe
Sponsored by White Dog Cafe
3420 Sansom Street
Phone: 215.386.9224
www.whitedog.com
New York City, NY
June 14th- 7-9pm, Unitarian Church of All Souls
1157 Lexington Ave, NYC
www.peacetaskforcenyc.org
Co-Sponsored by Unitarian Church of All Souls, The Open Center, and Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities
Unitarian Church of All Souls
1157 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Phone: 212.535.5530
www.allsoulsnyc.org
The Open Center
83 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212. 219.2527
www.opencenter.org
Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities
10 West 18th St.
9th floor
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212.243.3416
www.sensiblepriorities.org
St. Louis, Missouri
June 23-24: Keynote Address, Unitarian Universalist General Assembly
Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community
www.uua.org/ga
www.uujec.org
St. Louis, Missouri
June 23-24: Keynote Address, Unitarian Universalist General Assembly
Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community
www.uua.org/ga
www.uujec.org
Louisville, Kentucky
June 25: 7pm, Lecture and Dialogue
Unity of Louisville, 757 South Brook Street
June 26: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Earth Community Dialogue
Sponsored by Cultivating Connections with Harry Pickens and Unity of Louisville
Contact: Mark Steiner
502-897-2721
cultivatingconnections@insightbb.com
Lexington, Kentucky
June 26: 7-9pm, Lecture and Dialogue
June 27: 9:30-11:30am, Earth Community Dialogue
June 27: 7-9pm, Earth Community Dialogue
Lexington Public Library Auditorium
140 East Main St.
Contact: jim embry
859-312-7024
Indianapolis, Indiana
June 29: 7-9pm, Butler University’s Atherton Union
Co-sponsors of the event include Earth Charter Indiana, YES! Magazine, Alliance for Democracy, Common Bonds, Community, Faith and Labor Coalition, Hoosier Environmental Council, Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Peace Learning Center and JourneysFire.
Information: www.earthcharterindiana.org
MAY
Pasadena
May 10th- 7 p.m., St. Michael & All Angels Church
3646 Coldwater Canyon Ave, Studio City, CA
Sponsored by St. Michael & All Angels Church
Phone: 818. 763. 9193
May 12th- 7 p.m., All Saints Church
May 13th- 8:30 a.m., Daylong workshop with Frances Moore-Lappe, All Saints Church
May 14th- 10:15 a.m., Rector's Forum, All Saints Church
Sponsored by All Saints Church
Phone: 626.796.1172
www. allsaints-pas.org
Oakland
May 15th- 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church of Oakland
2501 Harrison (at 27th St.), Oakland
Sponsored by Global Exchange
2017 Mission St., Ste 303
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: 415.255.7296x244
www.globalexchange.org
Sonoma
May 16th- 7:30 p.m., Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center
276 E. Napa St., Sonoma
Sponsored by Praxis Peace Institute
Phone: 707.939.2973
www.praxispeace.org
Portland
May 24th- 8:30 a.m., Featured Speaker, Civic Engagement Breakfast, Portland State University
Jointly sponsored by Center for Academic Excellence, Corporation for National and Community Service, and the College of Urban and Public Affairs
RSVP @ 503.725.5642
www.pdx.edu/events/9382
May 25th- 7:30 p.m., Presentation, First Unitarian Church
1011 SW 12th Ave., Portland
Sponsored by Living Earth: Gatherings for Deep Change
Phone: 503.788.7311
www.livingearthgatherings.org
APRIL
Washington State
April 7th- Evening Presentation, Sustainable Business Speaker Series, Bainbridge Island, WA
Sponsored by Bainbridge Graduate Institute
284 NE Madrona Way, Suite 124
Phone: 206.855.9559
www. bgiedu.org
April 21st- Evening Keynote Address, Earth Day Everyday, Chimacum High School, Chimacum, WA
Sponsored by Earth Day Everyday
Contact: ann@olympicdesigngroup.com
www. earthdayeverydaypt.com
April 23rd- Evening Presentation, The Playhouse, Bainbridge Island, WA
Sponsored by Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church, Green Sanctuary Committee
Phone: 206.780.0373
www. cedarsuuchurch.org
April 29th- Evening Address with David Barsamian, Seattle, WA
Sponsored by Reclaim the Media
Contact: jonathan@reclaimthemedia.org
www. reclaimthemedia.org
JANUARY
January 23 - 26, 2006: Tijuana, Mexico. Third World Opportunities conference on "Developing Hearts that Yearn for Justice." Other presenters include Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, Bishop Margarita Martinez, Dra Maria Pilar Aquino, Dra Olivia Ruiz, Walter Wink, Ched Myers, Larry Rasmussen, and Glen Stassen. Information available from George S. Johnson Severin 760-471-8240.
2005
November 7, 2005: Berkeley, California, Wisdom University, formerly University of Creation Spirituality. Presentation at course on mystical activism. See website for further information: http://www.creationspirituality.org/
November 4 - 6, 2005: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Call to Action 2005 Annual Conference on the theme "Religion, Money and Politics: What's God Got To Do With It?" All day workshop on Friday November 4 with Matthew Fox on "Money, Politics, and the Step to Spiritual Maturity." One hour presentation on the same theme November 5.
October 27-29, 2005: Toronto, Canada, York University. Keynote speaker at the Biennial Conference of the Canadian Society for Ecological Economics.
October 13-15, 2005: Washington, DC. Keynote speaker for the economic justice track of the national conference on Values, Vision and the Via Media sponsored by the Episcopal Church.
October 8, 2005: Tampa, Florida. Earth Charter Community Summits speaker. Watch for information on the Earth Charter USA Community Summits website.