What does spiritual community look like for those who feel disconnected from traditional religion? Join Alec Gewirtz, co-founder of Nearness, to explore how people are finding deeper meaning and connection outside the usual religious frameworks. Alec has designed and led thousands of small-group conversations that help people rediscover connection, meaning, and a sense of the sacred—outside the usual religious structures. We will discuss the power of vulnerability in spiritual life, lessons from Alec’s time at L’Arche, and how poetry and embodiment shape his own spirituality. If you’ve ever felt spiritually homeless or wondered what the future of spiritual community might look like, this conversation is for you.

Speaker bio: Alec Gewirtz is the co-founder of Nearness (nearness.coop). He's led the design and execution of thousands of small-group conversations, and his work has been featured on BBC and in The Atlantic. A graduate of Princeton University and a former Fulbright Research Scholar at The University of Toronto, he lives in New York City.