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Common Ground is a center for inquiry, study, and dialogue. Our primary concern is the human quest for understanding and the human pursuit of significance. While our endeavor began with the study of world religions and the commitment to inter-faith dialogue, our range of program offerings has been greatly expanded over the past several years.

Today, our primary focus is on the world's great cultural, philosophical, religious, and spiritual traditions and their implications for every dimension of human experience. Our course offerings include a tremendous variety of topics, including, but not limited to: history, literature, art, science, psychology, business, relationship, health, and personal growth. Our programs are shaped to meet the needs of all who are excited by ideas and serious about the quest.

Common Ground is for those who are already deeply grounded in their own traditions and for those who are still searching. It is a place for all who are fascinated by the convergence of the ancient with the modern, of East with West, and of spirituality with planetary reality. Common Ground brings together a knowledge of the past and a vision of the future for a better understanding of the present.

WELCOME

Welcome to Common Ground's new web site!

We hope you'll take the time to explore a bit and to discover the exciting new features that will enhance your browsing experience.

We look forward to your comments and suggestions. Just click "Contact" and send us your responses, questions, or ideas.

Also visit the developing "Downloads" and "Articles" sections. We're adding to them all the time. Soon, audio recordings of classes will be available!

And please note the Common Ground Fundraising Appeal (under "News"). We need your help to try to balance our budget as we approach the end of our fiscal year on June 30!

Peace,

Jim Kenney and Ron Miller

Recent news

1/5/2008      GROWING COMMON GROUND

Fundraising is always a challenge and it can be a tedious reality for all concerned. But a thoughtful campaign can also help to strengthen relationships and deepen understanding. It can be as rewarding to the giver as it is to the organization that needs to ask and ask again for read more »

1/5/2008      NEW LECTURERS

More good news! We’ve arranged for a number of lecturers from the Religious Studies Department at DePaul University to visit CG as guest presenters. We’ll be offering evening presentations in January, February, and March. Each will feature 2 or 3 new voices. The themes will vary, but all will the read more »

1/3/2008      Common Ground Resumes in Naples, Florida

Our Naples FL satellite resumes in February and March. Jim Kenney will be offering programs February 10–14. Ron Miller will be on hand March 9–13. For a complete schedule of their lectures and workshops, call Dave Griffith, (239) 992-7849 or e-mail him: davekati@comcast.net. read more »

1/2/2008      ANOTHER NEW CG SATELLITE

CG is delighted to announce another satellite program, with programs held quarterly at the beautiful Clarus Center in Warrenville, IL. Clarus Center is a multidisciplinary, holistic wellness center offering dynamic approaches to the treatment of psychological trauma, mood disorders, eating disorders and a variety of chronic health problems by integrating read more »

9/18/2007      WAYNE TEASDALE MEMORIAL LECTURE

Regular Interreligious Insight author Chuck Burack will be offering this year’s Wayne Teasdale Memorial lecture on October 18. See Wednesday Evening Lectures for details. read more »

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