NOTE THE NEW TIME AND LOCATION!
Join us Sunday, October 12 at 11:30 a.m. at Spokane Friends Meetinghouse —

When we think about “lost arts,” we often think of fading skills like calligraphy or woodworking. But in today’s fast-paced, polarized world, compassion is becoming just as rare—and just as essential to preserve. How do we hold onto empathy in a time of digital overload, division, and constant change? We will explore how we can recognize, nurture, and practice compassion in everyday life. Through real-world stories and practical examples, we’ll reflect on how small acts of care can create meaningful change, and why reclaiming this human connection matters now more than ever.  

Cheryl is a former pastor and educator who returned to her roots in the Northwest in 2022 after 22 years in the Midwest. A graduate of the University of Washington and George Fox University, she now works at Gonzaga University and is rebuilding her life, career, identity, and purpose. She raised two now-adult sons as a single parent and today is happily at the beck and call of a canine bundle of fluff. When she’s not working, she can most often be found on long walks in the woods or lost in a book or genealogical show.