The Civility Initiative: Living into a Conscious Life of Care and Compassion (Online Program)

“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now. ” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Every day in our encounters and contacts with the world around us – with family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors, as well as in social media and news programs, we experience a gamut of actions, reactions, and responses. Some are positive and inspiring, and others are divisive, negative, and demoralizing. In recent years and even now, we witness racial unrest, overt and covert cultural biases, and the utilization of preconceived and intolerant attitudes and language in personal, political, and public arenas.

This lack of civility in our daily encounters is discouraging at the very least. Many of us find that our personal conversations are becoming divisive and are breaking apart close friendships and family relationships. The campaigns and Presidential election of 2024 have brought this even more to the forefront.

In honor of the legacy left by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we will focus on the core values that comprised his life and his teachings. Our time together will include brief presentation, reflective silence, and small group conversation as we ponder the question, “Who is the Holy One that I reflect to the world?” What is the message I proclaim?

DATE: Sunday, January 19, 2025

TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 PM ET

COST: $35

REGISTRATION is required; please register here.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy, here.

LOCATION: ZOOM

IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts, location information, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you!

FACILITATOR: Sharon Scibek

FACILITATOR BIO: 
Sharon is a certified professional coach through the International Coaching Federation. She brings to her coaching a wide-range of life and professional experience – from Church Ministry to her transition in business where she was a recognized leader in human resources. Additionally, she served as adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College, MD, and McDaniel College in western MD. In all aspects of her work, Sharon emphasizes the importance of compassionate respect for the individual and their potential.

Sharon founded Gracious-Space, LLC to fulfill her passion of guiding others to reach their full potential through her professional/life coaching and transformational conversation services. Her success is built on a simple approach: honest and respectful conversation. The transformational conversations that she guides are opportunities for small groups to share spirit-filled insights through deeper connections. She has also facilitated retreats at the Bon Secours Spiritual and Conference Center. Last year, she hosted her own podcast titled “Gracious Space,” where she interviewed people that are making a difference in the world.