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Welcome to the Center for Courage & Renewal • Center for Courage & RenewalCenter for Courage & RenewalCenter for Courage & Renewal Reconnecting Who You Are With What You Do RSS LinkedIn Vimeo Twitter Facebook Subscribe to Newsletter Toggle Navigation About V Our Core Values Circle of Trust® Approach V Circle of Trust Touchstones Clearness Committee Research & Evaluations Facilitators Meet Our Staff Board of Directors History of the Center Impact V CATALYST Stories of Transformation Stories of Authenticity The Academy for Leaders Programs V See all events V Flourishing in Ministry Young Leaders and Activists Academy for Leaders The Soul of Aging A Geography of Grace The Heart of Higher Education 2022- The Beauty That Sustains Leading Together Foundations Program Courage & Renewal Practicum Facilitator Preparation Program Financial Aid Cancellation Policy Resources V Books by Facilitators The Courage to Teach Conversations Healing the Heart of Democracy V Discussion Guide & Videos Five Habits of the Heart Healing Democracy Action Circles Parker J. Palmer V About Parker Books by Parker and the Center Parker’s Writings and Videos V Circles of Trust DVD Donate V Give a gift today Legacy Giving Blog Contact Us V Center for Courage & Renewal Find a Facilitator Get Started Deepen Your Practice Parker J. Palmer For 25 years, the Center for Courage & Renewal has transformed individual lives, connecting people with one another and empowering diverse communities. We do so by offering retreats and programs , consulting, books , online resources , team coaching, customized consulting, speaking presentations, and program series, all delivered through our global network of Courage & Renewal Facilitators . Explore our Circle of Trust approach, a social technology of time-tested principles and practices for helping people rejoin soul and role.” Our personal and professional development programs will teach you skills for deeper listening, wholehearted decision-making, exploring your vocation, and building trustworthy relationships. With practice (and people to practice with), you can find renewed clarity, commitment, and courage to act with integrity on what matters most to you and your worthy cause. The Center for Courage & Renewal is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 by author, activist, and educator Parker J. Palmer. Founder and senior partner emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal, Palmer was named in 2011 an Utne Reader Visionary, one of 25 people who are changing your world.” No matter what program you attend, you’ll experience the Circle of Trust® approach—which is described in Parker J. Palmer’s book, A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life . Our newest book, The Courage Way , describes how our practices (such as our Touchstones ) have equipped and sustained leaders to bring more integrity and trust to organizations and communities. Find out what these leaders discovered through Courage & Renewal practices. Watch videos. Retreats & Programs Are you ready to give yourself the time and space to reflect on important questions about your life and work? Are you in the midst of life transitions , feeling at a crossroads in your life, career or relationships? Do you want to make a difference in the world but find it difficult to sustain your original passion and purpose? Find a Courage & Renewal Facilitator Search calendar for programs and retreats. There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right. — Martin Luther King, Jr. Programs & Retreats Go to the Program Calendar Event Categories For Everyone (Life & Work) For Leaders For Clergy & People of Faith For Educators For Health Care Professionals Aging with Wisdom Programs Under $300 Retreat Series Retreats with Clearness Committee Facilitators Find a Facilitator Facilitator Log In Jostle Partner Organizations Center for Courage & Renewal 2435 East North St. Suite 1108-111 Greenville, SC 29615 [javascript protected email address] 206-466-2055 Contact Us Privacy Policy Home RSS LinkedIn Vimeo Twitter Facebook...