Previous Events
What the Passion Project Has Done
December 3rd
Conversation with Rev. Dr. Amy Butler
About 75 people gathered on Zoom to hear a conversation with Rev. Dr. Amy Butler about the church, its future, and what being the first woman in the role of senior minister of The Riverside Church of New York was like. Check out the video on the right to hear our conversation.
November 5th
Conversation with Shane Claiborne
Over 50 households gathered to have a conversation with Shane Claiborne. Shane is a dedicated activist and renowned author, whose works include Beating Guns, Executing Grace, and The Irresistible Revolution. Centering his work on the poor and the marginalized, Shane offers a clear message on leadership, its costs, and our duties as human beings living in times of great crisis.
October 15th
Conversation with Rev. Rob Lee IV
Over 50 households gathered on Zoom and on our FB Live feed to hear Rev. Rob Lee IV talk about racism, his calling, and the cost of his call. As an ancestor of Robert E. Lee, Rob has been instrumental in calls for the end of white supremacy and the removal of public commemorations of the Confederacy. Click on video to the right to play that conversation.
October 1st
Conversation with Chris Froeter, local Evanston artist
We gathered to hear a conversation with local Evanston artist, Chris Froeter about creativity, passion, and trauma. A healing balm for these troubled times: "out of adversity comes so many powerful things." Check out the video to the right.
September 23rd
Conversation with Prof. Richard Kraut, Northwestern University
What is the well-lived life? Prof. Richard Kraut led us on an exploration of ancient philosophers Aristotle and Plato, with some more contemporary folks mixed in. We focused on how do we define the good? What is free-will? How do we make sense of our world and our place in it? All good questions for those pursuing their passions.
June 18th
Virtual Concert and Conversation with John Tuck
Over 30 households gathered to hear bassist John Tuck offer wonderful music about passion, creativity, collaboration, and the divine. You can find a video of the concert and discussion here.
May 14th
Virtual Concert and Conversation with Elizabeth Anderson
Over 53 households gathered to hear cellist Elizabeth Anderson play beautiful music and talk about passion, creativity, and collaboration. You can find a video of the concert and discussion here.
April 30th
Virtual Concert and Conversation with James Sanders
Over 57 households gathered to hear James Sanders and his family play original compositions and traditional pieces alike on April 30th. We talked about creativity, what it means to be human, and how to develop a passion that gives rise to what your Spirit is calling you to. You can find more about James here, and a video of the concert is available here.
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