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Renaissance 2021 Attendees:
Our daily schedule is displayed here in a simplified, easy-to-read format. (For specific details about Institutes & Intensives, Workshops, and Morning Contemplative Practices, please refer to those pages.)
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Tuesday, April 20
Act I: in-depth learning and optional “Institute” full and half-day sessions
08:15 - 08:45
Intro & Welcome
09:00 - 16:00
Full-Day Institutes & Intensives
10:00 - 11:30
Half-Day Institute
13:00 - 16:00
Half-Day Institute
08:15 - 16:00
Coffee Shop
All times listed are in PDT. To convert to your own timezone, refer to this timezone converter.
Our Coffee Shop is a virtual informal gathering place where anyone can drop by at any time throughout each of the conference days to relax or chat with the SDI Community.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
(April 21-24)
Act II: the heart of the Renaissance experience – 4 days of keynotes, workshops and commmunity!
06:00 - 07:00
Contemplative Practices
08:00 - 10:00
Plenary
11:00 - 13:00
Morning Workshops
13:00 - 15:00
Special Interest Group Gatherings
15:00 - 17:00
Afternoon Workshops
06:00 - 16:30
Coffee Shop
Plenary Speaker Schedule
Wednesday, April 21: Lucy Abbott Tucker, Roshi Joan Halifax
Thursday, April 22: Sister Joan Chittister, Gillian Gonda
Friday, April 23: Father Richard Rohr, Dr. Barbara Holmes
Saturday, April 24: Mirabai Starr, Adam Bucko
Special Interest Group Gatherings
Wednesday, April 21: Formation Program
Thursday, April 22: Spiritual Companions of Color
Friday, April 23: New Contemplatives Presentation
Saturday, April 24: LGBTQIA+ Spiritual Companions
All times listed are in PDT. To convert to your own timezone, refer to this timezone converter.
Our Coffee Shop is a virtual informal gathering place where anyone can drop by at any time throughout each of the conference days to relax or chat with the SDI Community.
Sunday, April 25
Act III: this final session focuses contemplative practice with our amazing speakers, led by Rev. Seifu Anil Singh-Molares.
09:00 - 09:45
State of the SDI World Report
09:45 - 10:30
SDI Council Comments
10:30 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 12:00
Closing Ceremony
All times listed are in PDT. To convert to your own timezone, refer to this timezone converter.
Conference Structure
The SDI Conference Comes in 3 Acts
Act I: April 20 begins with in-depth learning and optional “Institute” full and half-day sessions
Act II: April 21-24 This is the heart of the Renaissance experience – 4 days of keynotes, workshops and commmunity!Â
Act III: April 25 – This final session focuses contemplative practice with our amazing speakers, led by Rev. Seifu Anil Singh-Molares.
Recorded Conference/ Relaxed Conference
All keynote sessions – and most workshops – will be recorded and made available as educational resources for 3 months after the end of the conference. This changes everything. The rush to do everything disappears. Imagine being able to relax as you enjoy the conference, knowing that if you miss a session you can always catch up later. (Imagine not having to rush from place to place in a big hotel because you’ll be in the comfort of your own home!)
Community
The recordings give each participant new freedom and flexibility to connect with other participants. Our conference app, Whova, is easy to use and works on home computers and cellphones, allowing participants to connect via text and video. The virtual “Coffee Shop” allows you to find and link up with others at the conference. And there will be additional gatherings, offering a chance to meet our SDI New Contemplatives, to convene around the topic of formation programs, and for Spiritual Companions of Color to come together.
Spiritual Companionship
Spiritual companionship will be available throughout the conference:
- with SDI Coordinating Council members who’ll be offering group sessionsÂ
- with seasoned spiritual companions who have volunteered to offer 1-on-1 sessions through our Whova conference app and
- by using our conference platform to receive or offer companionship.