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Free fitness training 體能訓練 @中山紀念公園 #447
心肺訓練,速度訓練,循環訓練,高強度間歇性訓練...
做乜都好,肯去做已經成功左一半,運動好訓練好,唔使同其他人比,同自己比就可以喇
IG: j.lim_trainsanity_fitness
**如下雨,訓練地點會改到體育館後門有蓋空地**
「菩薩生活之道」: 通往喜悅之道路
**普及禪修課程 柏桑法師主講**
**每堂課為獨立單元,不需報名,歡迎大家參加。**
每一個人都可以成為菩薩,讓生命從此不再平凡。在此課程,我們將學習到如何在生活中實踐佛陀所教授的六種完善行,成為現代菩薩,並發展究竟真理的智慧,體悟人生的真實意義。
19/5 通往喜悅之道路
柏桑法師跟隨尊貴的格西格桑嘉措仁波切修習佛法逾二十年。她平易近人,教學清晰實用,並啟發我們怎樣活用佛法於日常繁忙生活之中。
歡迎大家隨喜功德,建議捐助:每課 $50。所有捐款均用於中心的運作及發展,為大眾提供學習珍貴佛法的機會。
詳情: [https://www.meditation.hk/2021/cwcgp/](https://www.meditation.hk/2021/cwcgp/)
#現代佛法 #禪修課程
香港霎哈嘉瑜伽 免費冥想靜坐班 - 逢星期二晚7時半 FREE beginner meditation class on Every Tuesday night
歡迎你來參加逢星期二 的霎哈嘉冥想瑜伽初班,是絕對值得一試的體驗!
霎哈嘉冥想是一種簡單,歷史悠久的技術。冥想基於與內部脈輪(能量中心)的連接並平衡微妙的身體。它有助於減輕壓力,增加健康。它帶來更好的注意力,幫助我們更加集中和平衡。
而霎哈嘉瑜伽是具科學性及可被驗証的,因為每一位練習者也能從自己的中樞神經系統(Central Nervous System)中驗証內在不平衡的原因,透過靜坐練習來改善。
創辦人Shri Mataji 從1970開始便到世界各地舉辦講座,教授靜坐瑜珈技巧,所有瑜珈班和講座均不收費。因為創辦人認為,實踐自覺是一種內在與生俱來的能力和權力,並不是、也不能用金錢或物質去購買,至今無數練習者已經分佈全球120多個國家。
通過霎哈嘉瑜伽靜坐,逹到舒缓壓力,復歸平衡,改善體質,人格整合,靈性提昇,開啟人生。這是在幾乎每個層面上促進完美的不可或缺的投資。
日期 : 逢星期二晚上七時半至九時半 (公眾假期除外)
對象:初班歡迎任何人仕參加;
中級進階班(逢星期四7:30班或星期六1:00班)則歡迎已參加過6次或以上初班並有意探索更深入入靜和深化冥想知識的人仕參加。費用全免!
衣著要求: 沒有特别要求,上課時可以坐地或椅子
要帶什麼:(1) 請自備小毛巾(泡腳後清理用) 及 (2) 請帶一顆謙卑、清淨且渴求瑜伽的心。
致電或WhatsApp查詢: 51808808
語言:粵語 + 英語
[Facebook (非牟利機構)](https://www.facebook.com/SahajaYogaHongKong/)
[霎哈嘉瑜伽 香港官網](https://www.freemeditation.hk/)
You are welcome to join the Sahaja Meditation Yoga Beginner Class every Tuesday. It is an experience definitely worth a try!
Sahaja meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. Meditation is based on connecting with the inner chakras (energy centers) and balancing the subtle body. It helps reduce stress and increase health. It brings better focus and helps us to be more focused and balanced. Sahaja Yoga is scientific and verifiable, because each practitioner can also verify the cause of inner imbalance from his or her own central nervous system (Central Nervous System) and improve it through meditation practice.
According to the founder Shri Mataji , this meditation will make you feel a deep sense of harmony, allowing the thoughts to enter into a state of tranquility, stability, but complete awakening.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation - the gateway to inner peace, joy and enlightenment!
Founder Shri Mataji has been spreading sahaja yoga around the world since 1970 to give en-mass self-realization and teach meditation skills, and all yoga classes and lectures are free of charge. Shri Mataji and we all believe that actualizing self-realization is an innate ability and inherent right for everyone, not, and can not be purchased with money or material. We now have numerous practitioners in over 120 countries around the world.
Beginners or those who are already practising meditation are welcome to come to learn this Sahaja Yoga meditation, which is unique and different from other meditation methods.Intermediate level classes (Thursdays & Saturdays) welcome those who have participated in 4 or more classes and are interested in exploring more in-depth and deeper meditation knowledge.
Hope to see you soon in our class. (except public holidays)
Language: Cantonese + English
Instant call or WhatsApp: 51808808 Contact Hong Kong Sahaja Yoga
Facebook (Non-profit organization)
https://www.facebook.com/SahajaYogaHongKong/
Website: https://www.freemeditation.hk
TUE Free Hatha Yoga - Tamar Park
\*\*\*please register your session to attend\*\*\*
Hi 👋🏼 Yogis
I am yoga instructor Sophia. As a new yoga teacher (200 YTT certified), I’m excited to share the practice of stretching and Hatha Yoga with others, guiding you through mindful breath and purposeful movement. We’ll explore foundational poses, gentle alignment, and slow, steady stretches that honor your body's limits while inviting greater flexibility and balance. My intention is to create a supportive space where we practice together, learn from each other, and cultivate calm, focus, and presence both on and off the mat. Whether you’re new to yoga or returning after a pause, we’ll move at a comfortable pace, listen to our bodies, and celebrate small progress as we grow.
FitFam is a welcoming community for fitness enthusiasts, including yoga lovers, to connect and make new friends, regardless of background or language.😇😁
The event is free. All you need to do is
* Bring your own yoga mat
* small towel to assist with stretching
* wear comfortable outfit
🩷 We’ll meet at the wood deck by the waterfront of Tamar Park. Please look for the one right after passing the big lawn of Legislative Council Complex. Arrive a few minutes early, so we can greet each other and settle in before we start moving and breathing together. If you can’t find the location, feel free to text me or leave messages in the FitFam group
🩷 **Please pay attention to the weather, the FitFam WhatsApp group, and the event page.**
In case of bad weather, the location may change to Central Pier 9 or 10. I will announce any changes one hour before the event.
🩷 If you cannot attend the event, please cancel your reservation.
⚠️𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍⚠️
Please take a minute to read the following information regarding your participation in FitFam workouts. By signing up for this session, you confirm that you have read and understood the terms and risks detailed below.
💬WHATSAPP💬
We have a WhatsApp group! If you've participated in several of our sessions and would like to stay engaged with other regular FitFammers, please let one of our leaders know at the end of a workout so they can add you to the group.
🙅NOT GOING🙅♂️
If you have signed up for a session and can no longer make it, please move yourself to "Not Going" so our leaders have a more accurate count of participants coming to their session. This also helps us plan workouts more effectively.
🔊DISCLAIMER🔊
By signing up for this session, you confirm that you have read and understood the terms and risks detailed in our Disclaimer and Release of Liability Agreement: https://www.meetup.com/fitfamhongkong/pages/29134671/Disclaimer_and_Release_of_Liability_Agreement For any other question regarding our workouts and our community, please refer to the FAQs page: https://www.meetup.com/fitfamhongkong/pages/29134429/FitFam_FAQs
FitFam is accessible to everyone. No equipment, no previous experience or wallet needed. See you on the field.
Calling 斜槓族:人家上班,我們平日一起吃個下午茶,chill 一 chill
經驗原因也好,人心改變也罷,現在越來越人不滿足於打一份工,可能是希望增加財政來源,改變收入結構。
斜槓族只適用於瀟灑、沒有負擔的年輕一代?還是年紀大了反而會想與時間競賽,勇敢嘗試更多?
既然有空,不如出來飲杯咖啡,說說你的看法?
有興趣請聯絡我,WhatsApp 90356039. 期待與你見面聊聊😉
頌缽深層淨化和能量調頻(1:1)60 min~大腦和心靈就像皮膚一樣,需要定期深層淨化,然後找回自癒力,提升整體狀態
**生活中的壓力有時令你喘不過氣?**
**身體感覺疲乏,有時覺得連睡眠都解決不了?**
**身體有由來已久的痛症,一直無解?**
**內心有心結未解,創傷未癒?**
* 研究證實,頌缽的共鳴共振,可直達人體細胞深處,促進血液循環,提升自律神經功能,激發人體自癒力
* 運用頌缽音頻和振動調節失衡或淤塞的脈輪,令身心運作回復和諧狀態
* 頌缽的和諧音聲和振動,能直達人體細胞深處,促進血液循環,提升自律神經功能,活化內在能量流動,對身體和心靈進行淨化,從而得到療癒
* 療癒不是消除病症,而是從身、心、靈層面,協助個案找回自己的內在力量,提升其自我修復能力,令其整體狀態變得更好
*療癒開始前,會進行約10-15分鐘的簡短的諮詢,了解客人的具體問題,例如身體哪部份不適,情緒上的困擾等,然後制定個人化的療癒程序。*
首次體驗價:HKD450 (標準價:HKD780)
由於是1對1活動,具體舉行日期和時間以預約為準。
預約請聯絡90356039 (whatsapp),或RSVP後留下聯絡電話。不設walk-in。
Truth Seekers Events This Week
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得閒講經 - Let's Talk Bible - IFC
聖經討論會是以日常生活與專業議題(如人際關係、職涯發展、熱門新聞、理財、人工智能等)為基礎的基督教聖經討論。您亦可提議主題,內容信徒與否都合適。
Bible Talk is a social event based on everyday life and professional topics (such as relationships, career, popular news headlines, finance, AI…etc.) You are also welcome to suggest topics. All content will be hospitable to all backgrounds.👌
雖然主持人會援引聖經經文,但請放心,這是個安全的平台,歡迎您基於自身經驗、文化、哲學與宗教背景分享觀點。所有背景皆受歡迎且受到尊重。
Although the host will reference biblical scriptures. Please rest assured that this is a safe platform to share your perspective stemming from your experience, culture, philosophies and religions. All backgrounds are welcomed and respected. 😊
主體語言:英文(可提供中文協助)
Main language: English (Chinese assistance is available)
Weekday Lunch Club @ Wan Chai
**Every Friday, we connect working professionals from different industries over lunch.**
**What:** Lunch with 2 people, matched by our algorithm
**When:** 12:30 PM
**How to join:** Follow & message us on Instagram **[@weekdaylunchclub](https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/)**
https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/
💳 Event fee will be collected prior to confirm your spot
🗣️ There will be no host — conversations flow freely
🔗 Profiles will be verified for participant safety and matching
得閒講經 - 金鐘 Let's Talk Bible - Admiralty
聖經討論會是以日常生活與專業議題(如人際關係、職涯發展、熱門新聞、理財、人工智能等)為基礎的基督教聖經討論。您亦可提議主題,內容信徒與否都合適。
Bible Talk is a social event based on everyday life and professional topics (such as relationships, career, popular news headlines, finance, AI…etc.) You are also welcome to suggest topics. All content will be hospitable to all backgrounds.👌
雖然主持人會援引聖經經文,但請放心,這是個安全的平台,歡迎您基於自身經驗、文化、哲學與宗教背景分享觀點。所有背景皆受歡迎且受到尊重。
Although the host will reference biblical scriptures. Please rest assured that this is a safe platform to share your perspective stemming from your experience, culture, philosophies and religions. All backgrounds are welcomed and respected. 😊
主體語言:英文(可提供中文協助)
Main language: English (Chinese assistance is available)
得閒講經 - 上環 Let's Talk Bible - Sheung Wan
聖經討論會是以日常生活與專業議題(如人際關係、職涯發展、熱門新聞、理財、人工智能等)為基礎的基督教聖經討論。您亦可提議主題,內容信徒與否都合適。
Bible Talk is a social event based on everyday life and professional topics (such as relationships, career, popular news headlines, finance, AI…etc.) You are also welcome to suggest topics. All content will be hospitable to all backgrounds.👌
雖然主持人會援引聖經經文,但請放心,這是個安全的平台,歡迎您基於自身經驗、文化、哲學與宗教背景分享觀點。所有背景皆受歡迎且受到尊重。
Although the host will reference biblical scriptures. Please rest assured that this is a safe platform to share your perspective stemming from your experience, culture, philosophies and religions. All backgrounds are welcomed and respected. 😊
主體語言:英文(可提供中文協助)
Main language: English (Chinese assistance is available)
南區一日遊 Southern Exploration 打卡 景點 美食 遊車河
南區海濱一日遊:赤柱英倫風情 ✕ 淺水灣沙灘 ✕ 石澳彩色村落日!
呢個星期日,一齊暫時遠離石魚森林,去香港南區感受最 Chill 嘅度假 Vibe!我哋精心設計咗一條「絕不走回頭路」嘅臨海打卡路線。我哋會由市區出發,一路上山落海,去赤柱睇百年英倫古蹟,下晝去淺水灣沙灘吹海風,黃昏再去石澳捕捉全港最靚嘅歐陸風彩色小屋同落日。不論你係相機食先嘅攝影愛好者、想識新朋友嘅旅人,定係單純想放鬆過個週末,都歡迎你加入我哋!
09:00- 09:30 從市區上車出發去第一站:赤柱小鎮歷史與碼頭漫步地點:赤柱卜公碼頭、美利樓、赤柱市集、赤柱大街大家一齊做啲咩:穿梭喺舊中環搬遷過嚟、極具維多利亞殖民風嘅紅磚建築美利樓。行去全木結構嘅卜公碼頭吹海風,欣賞赤柱灣全景。喺度玩個「互相街拍」小任務,幫彼此影出充滿異國風情嘅個人大片!順路行吓赤柱市集,睇吓特色手工藝品。
12:00 - 13:45|第二站:海濱臨海午餐與自由交流地點:赤柱大街臨海餐廳(如 The Boathouse 黃色小屋或同類海景餐廳)大家一齊做啲咩:揀一間面向大海嘅戶外餐廳坐低,一齊歎地道嘅美式漢堡、手工 Pizza 或者海鮮拼盤。邊食邊傾計,分享各自喺香港最鐘意嘅隱世打卡位,加深認識。
14:15 - 16:00|第三站:淺水灣沙灘漫步與輕奢商場探索地點:淺水灣海灘、鎮海樓公園、the pulse 商場大家一齊做啲咩:搭 15 分鐘巴士過嚟,一齊赤腳行落全港最著名嘅月牙形沙灘,感受細沙同海浪。行去沙灘盡頭嘅鎮海樓公園,參觀極具東方色彩、十幾米高嘅巨大天后像與觀音像,體驗中西文化嘅強烈對比。去充滿設計感嘅 the pulse 商場,買杯冰咖啡或雪糕,去空中花園或者特色小店打卡。
16:30 - 19:30|第四站:石澳夢幻彩色村 ✕ 《喜劇之王》 ✕ 情人橋落日地點:石澳村、石澳健康院、粉藍情人橋、石澳後灘大家一齊做啲咩:坐的士直接切換到最東端嘅石澳小鎮。走入石澳村,好似置身歐洲小鎮咁,喺粉藍、粉綠、粉黃嘅繽紛住宅外牆前瘋狂打卡。朝聖周星馳電影《喜劇之王》經典樹下場景(石澳健康院),一齊大玩電影動作模仿!黃昏前趕到剛剛修復完成嘅粉藍色石澳情人橋,迎住海風,一齊捕捉太陽落入海平線嘅震撼落日魔幻時刻。
19:30 onwards|回程或留低晚餐
**收費 $600 包午餐不包晚餐
Schedule
09:00 - 09:30|Onboad towards Stanley from city. Snag a window seat on the right side to enjoy the stunning ocean views as we cruise past Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay!
10:15 - 12:00|Stop 1: Historic Stanley Stroll & Pier ExplorationLocation: Blake Pier, Murray House, Stanley Market, Stanley Main Street.What we will do together:Wander through Murray House, a Victorian-era brick building originally located in Central and relocated here block-by-block.Walk along the all-wooden Blake Pier to catch the ocean breeze and a panoramic view of Stanley Bay.Participate in a mini "Street Photography Challenge" where we pair up to help each other take awesome lifestyle shots!Stroll through the open-air Stanley Market to check out unique local crafts and souvenirs.
12:00 - 13:45|Stop 2: Seaside Lunch & Casual SocializingLocation: Stanley Main Street (A waterfront restaurant, such as The Boathouse yellow building or similar sea-view spots).What we will do together: We will grab a table at an alfresco restaurant facing the sea to enjoy gourmet burgers, artisanal pizzas, or seafood platters. While dining, we will chat and share our personal favorite hidden gems in Hong Kong to break the ice even further.
14:15 - 16:00|Stop 3: Repulse Bay Beach Walk & the pulse ExplorationLocation: Repulse Bay Beach, Tin Hau Temple (Zhenhai Tower Park), the pulse mall.What we will do together:Take a quick 15-minute bus ride over and walk barefoot on HK's most iconic crescent-shaped sandy beach.Walk to the end of the beach to visit Zhenhai Tower Park to see the colorful, 10-meter-tall statues of Tin Hau and Kwun Yum, experiencing a fascinating cultural contrast.Head into the architecturally unique the pulse mall to grab an iced coffee or gelato, and check out the rooftop terrace or trendy indie shops.
16:30 - 19:30|Stop 4: Shek O Pastel Village ✕ "King of Comedy" ✕ Lover's Bridge SunsetLocation: Shek O Village, Shek O Health Centre, Blue Lover's Bridge, Shek O Back Beach.What we will do together:Hop into shared taxis to zip directly over to Shek O on the eastern tip of the district.Wander into Shek O Village, which feels like a European coastal town, and take photos against the vibrant pastel pink, mint, and yellow walls of the local houses.Visit the famous tree scene from Stephen Chow's movie King of Comedy at Shek O Health Centre, and recreate the hilarious movie poses together!Race to the newly restored pastel-blue Lover's Bridge right before dusk to witness the sunset and catch the magical golden hour over the sea.
19:30 onwards|Heading Back or Optional Dinner
Fee: $600 including lunch, excluding dinner
Codeaholics May Meetup
Welcome back to Codeaholics in May!
This time we have brought 2 interesting talks.
Talk 1: **Introduction to the Ash Framework, Why I like it: efficiency in delivery**
Speaker: Angy Lemaire
Three years ago I stopped enjoying coding. Elixir and Ash reignited that joy because they make delivery faster, more predictable, and more confident.
This talk walks through **4 delivery efficiency levers** built into Ash: centralized resources, resource-backed forms, explicit policies, and native multitenancy. Each lever reduces complexity, eliminates duplication, and moves feature work from glue code to business logic.
Talk 2: **TrustedServer: Building the Zero-Trace VPN Infrastructure**
Speaker: Marco A. Gutierrez, ExpressVPN
Traditional VPN servers, relying on hard drives, inherently risk retaining sensitive user data, leaving it vulnerable to seizure, unauthorized access, or the persistent installation of malicious backdoors. This session introduces **TrustedServer Technology**, a fundamental shift in VPN server architecture designed to eliminate these vulnerabilities and establish a new standard for user privacy.
Honourable Mention: **Rustacean Meetup Group** for helping us faciliate!
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Finding Truth, Together
**Finding Truth, Together**
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Are we facing a crisis of truthfulness?
Given our unique and diverse experiences and perspectives, is it still possible to reach a collective understanding of what is “true” and to form a basis for how we determine truth? And how can we actively seek and recognize what is true, beyond just relying on conventional wisdom, tradition, superstition, or our own personal beliefs?
Truth is an anchor to reality, rooting us in the midst of chaos and providing direction for a path forward. But while access to information has greatly increased, it seems to be increasingly difficult to determine facts from opinions or falsehood. Far beyond just being a problem in politics, it seems to extend into almost every part of our society and cultures. Could our ability to discern truth depend in part on certain spiritual qualities like humility and detachment complementing our senses, our mind, and intellectual training? What is the relationship of truth to justice? Are there tools that can help us seek and find the truth not only as individuals but collectively as a society?
Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the truths that unite us all – as we discuss the spiritual perspective offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on the spiritual solutions to seeking the truth. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore how to apply spiritual principles of finding collective truth to benefit our lives and our communities.
“*Truth has many aspects, but it remains always and forever one*.” – Bahá’í Teachings
\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.
BreadBreakers Community Dinner: Dialogue Over Divisions
**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.**
In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good conversation and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy.
Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds.
**At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the "slice of life", to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com.
Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event.
We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures.
**Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.**
BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. We are a collaboration between people of all faiths and stripes. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.
Career Success Group Job Seeker Accountability & Networking
Hybrid registration links at https://greatcareers.org/events-calendar/career-success-group-job-seeker-accountability-networking-hybrid/
The Career Success Group is a networking meeting held on the 2nd Monday and a hybrid meeting 4th Thursday of each month from 9:30-10:30 AM ET with [Kevin Keene](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinekeene/).
Join us if you are looking for a new opportunity, to grow your career, or if you are in a job transition.
1. Practice your elevator pitch in a safe space
2. Check-in for accountability
3. Set goals for your job search for the week
4. Meet others to build your LinkedIn network
5. Learn about upcoming events
6. Ask questions
**CHAPTER LEADER**
[Kevin Keene](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinekeene/)
kekeene@comcast.net
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Popes and Politics
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Popes and Politics,”** on the history of clashes between pontiffs and world leaders, with Vanessa Corcoran, medieval historian at Georgetown University and scholar of the history of the Roman Catholic church.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-popes-politics](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-popes-politics) .]
President Trump recently shocked many by unleashing personal attacks on Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, in a post on the Truth Social platform. Trump has been widely criticized by religious leaders for these remarks, made in response to the pontiff’s advocacy of peace with the U.S and Israel at war with Iran, and for his separate posts of AI-generated images depicting himself as a pope and as Jesus. For his part, Pope Leo has told journalists, “I am not afraid of the Trump administration,” and has found himself at the center of a heated debate over the proper role of any pope when it comes to commenting on global politics.
As unsettling as such developments might be to Roman Catholics, they’re hardly unprecedented. Disagreements between popes and world leaders go back to the Middle Ages, and have played a significant role in shaping the Church and its role in the world.
Explore the long history of popes’ conflicts with politicians with Vanessa Corcoran, a historian of the Roman Catholic Church who previously has given excellent talks on papal conclaves and the evolution of nativity scenes.
She’ll discuss fascinating developments such as the fourteenth century Avignon Papacy, when Philip IV of France got the upper hand in a feud with the Church by pressuring a papal conclave to select a French pope and then getting the church’s leadership relocated from Rome to Avignon for nearly 70 years.
In drawing parallels between recent events and medieval attacks on the Church’s authority she’ll describe how today’s anti-Church memes echo the anti-pope and anti-Catholic images that Martin Luther disseminated in large numbers with the help of woodcut printing.
We’ll look at tensions between past presidents and past popes over not just wars, but issues such as abortion, stem-cell research, and abortion access. The talk will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the inherent tensions between politics and matters of faith. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.)
Image: From an 1866 Nicolò Barabino painting of the death of Pope Boniface VIII after he was kidnapped and held captive for three days at the behest of King Philip IV of France (Usher Gallery / Wikimedia Commons).
Sean Jackson, Senior Recruiter Speaking for Career-Confidence.org IN PERSON
Sean Jackson a recruiter with General Dynamics will be speaking on a wide range of subjects that will help MOTIVATED job seekers streamline their job search. He will answer many questions that MOTIVATED job seekers have.
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Laura Hamilton and Robert Brandau both long-time recruiters give you an overview.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R20iMmWWsas
Doris McMillon of our Board of Directorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNmOi9TsYGs&t=10s
--Bruce, Silvia, and Mary Beth talk about the impact of Career-Confidence.org on their job search.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYtFRWzhKLo
--Kim DeWitt Succinctly Talks about our Teamhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSHCEK11jD0
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Profs & Pints N. Virginia: A Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“A Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence,”** on the origins and impact of America’s founding document, with Denver Brunsman, chairman of George Washington University’s history department, lecturer at Mount Vernon, and noted scholar of early American history and the American Revolution.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-deep-dive-into-declaration](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-deep-dive-into-declaration) .]
The celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary will take on much deeper meaning if you take time to fully understand and appreciate the document that declared our independence from England and gave rise to the American experiment.
Learn essential lessons about the Declaration of Independence from Denver Brunsman, is an incredibly engaging speaker who has built a big following among Profs and Pints fans in and around Washington D.C.
Professor Brunsman will start by discussing the Declaration’s background, composition, and philosophical underpinnings.
You’ll learn how by 1776 American colonists had resisted British policies for thirteen years and endured open warfare with Britain for more than a year. We’ll look at how this imperial crisis influenced the Declaration’s primary author, Thomas Jefferson, as well as the larger Declaration Committee and the Second Continental Congress.
In recent years, scholars have focused particularly on the previously underappreciated grievance section of the Declaration. Rather than simply being an afterthought to the more famous preamble (“all men are created equal”), the grievances followed a logical order that carefully presented the case against King George III and the British Empire for a “candid world” to consider. Professor Brunsman will fill you in on how that list of grievances rallied Americans and other nations to the cause.
A document both timeless and of its time, the Declaration quickly soared beyond its humble origins as a committee report to become synonymous with American independence and an inspiration for rebellion elsewhere. Dr. Brunsman will consider the place of the Declaration in American life, from the eighteenth century to today, and how the document helped shape much of American history while influencing “the course of human events” throughout the world.
The talk will close with customary toasts from the American revolutionary era. Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.)
Image: From an idealized Jean Leon Gerome Ferris painting of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams drafting the Declaration of Independence.


















