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The Role of Contemplative Practice in the Age of AI

October 14–25, Online, Free. Stanford University’s 2026 Contemplation by Design Summit explores how contemplative practices can help us navigate a rapidly changing world with greater discernment, compassion, and wisdom. Researchers, educators, faith leaders, and other practitioners will explore topics ranging from AI ethics and human flourishing to spiritual maturity, mindfulness, and contemplative practice. Attend as many or as few sessions as your schedule allows.  Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stanford-contemplation-by-design-summit-2026-online-oct-14-25-registration-1994673429924?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

The full Summit schedule is posted at contemplation.stanford.edu/summit. All events are FREE.

To reserve your seat in the Zoom sessions you choose to attend, use the Zoom links provided in the Eventbrite confirmation e-mail to REGISTER in Zoom.

Only your name and e-mail are requested by the Zoom registration process so it goes quickly!

We look forward to being with you in the Summit sessions you attend.

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Please join FEMA Region 2 and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: Securing the Next 250. This year’s theme focuses on strengthening our nation’s infrastructure against cyber threats. It also reminds us that cybersecurity is important for all parts of our communities, including Houses of Worship.

S. Richard, Jr., Cybersecurity Advisor for CISA Region 2, will discuss practical steps that you can take to improve cyber resilience, protect critical systems, and help keep our communities, including Houses of Worship, safe and secure.

Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 3:00pm ET
Location: Zoom

Who should attend? This session is designed for leaders, IT staff, and other personnel from houses of worship, community and faith-based organizations, and other nongovernmental organizations that want to learn how to improve cybersecurity and protect their communities.

Register now using this link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/s0b28HvzRQGnRfjCrRg5-Q