When:
October 16, 2026
| 6:45–8:45 pm
In which the internationally renowned spiritual teacher John Philip Newell outlines the main themes of his ground-breaking new book The Great Search: Turning to Earth & Soul in the Quest for Healing & Home (August 2024). In this time of transition in which so many of us are longing for a spirituality of intimacy with Earth rather than a spirituality of alienation from Earth, and a vision of interrelatedness and harmony instead of religious and political division, John Philip points to a path of healing and transformation for us, both individually and together.
John Philip Newell is a much-loved Scottish ‘wandering teacher’ in the ancient Celtic tradition. He describes himself as a ‘grateful son of the Christian household’, seeking to be in relationship with the wisdom of humanity’s other great spiritual traditions. His prophetic message carries great hope for wellbeing in our lives and world.
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About John Philip Newell
John Philip Newell is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher, speaker, and author of many beloved works, including Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul, A New Ancient Harmony, and The Rebirthing of God. The former warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, he is the founder of Earth & Soul, a Celtic initiative of study, spiritual practice, and compassionate action. He teaches regularly across North America and leads international pilgrimage weeks on the island of Iona.
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