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Val D’Alessio and Anita Ensley:Val D’Alessio has been performing contemporary folk and blues for twenty years. Expressive vocals and captivating guitar playing form a perfect partnership to deliver Val’s playful, spiritually centered music. Her bluesy folk-pop style and inspired lyrics touch on the forgotten places in the heart that long to remember the music within.Val’s music is influenced by her own musical favorites, James Taylor, Carole King and the Beatles. Her soulful vocals are said to…See More

"HONORING THE DIGNITY OF DIFFERENCE"Dignity Program Handout 2010(3).pdfJoin us for the twenty fourth annual Interfaith-Interspiritual gathering celebrating diverse faith and spiritual traditions!Bahá’í, Babaylan, Catholic, Celtic, Hermetic, Islam,Judaism, Lakota Sioux, Sanaatan Dharma...SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 20102:30 - 4:00 PMST…See More

Join our greater Seattle community in the global launch of the Charter for Compassion!WHEN: November 12, Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.WHERE: St. Patrick’s ChurchWHAT: A reading of the Charter of Compassion and a reception will mark the beginning of a 50 day celebration of deep listening that informs compassionate action.Join the Compassionate Action Network, Northwest Interfaith Community Outreach, the Compassionate Listening Project and the Seattle Center for Peace for the unveiling of the Charter…See More

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama attended Seeds of Compassion in Seattle last year and recently attended the Vancouver Peace Summit in September 2009. These visits have inspired individuals and organizations to take action to awaken compassion in our children, ourselves, and our world.You’re invited to attend a gathering at the Seattle Center on October 17, 2009 with the Compassionate Action Network (CAN), Seeds of Compassion, and Bellingham Compassion Movement.The Dalai Lama Center for Peace…See More