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The Center for Compassionist Living
The Center for Compassionist Living Offerings
Welcome to the Center for Compassionist Living. The Center provides both online and in-person opportunities for those interested in support and companionship as they embark on or deepen their compassion-centered journey. The Center offers workshops, intensives, small group meetings, and individual direction for those interested in living a compassion-centered life.
Co-founders Heidi K Eddy, PhD. and Revd. Scott McLaughlin, DMin.
Upcoming Events
Wed, Jan 14Zoom and F2F for local participantsCompassionist Path small group gatherings meet weekly for 9 weeks, each week discussing different concepts and steps on the Compassionist Path, exploring their own journeys. The next small group start date is Wedneday, January 14, 2026.
Sat, Feb 07Location is TBDThis workshop is the first of three workshops based on the steps of The Compassionist Path. in this workshop we discover ways to uncover what keeps us from living out our greatest dreams and callings. Workshop is 3 hours offered in face-to-face and online formats.
Sat, Feb 14Center for Compassionist LivingStep away from the noise of daily life and spend a morning tending, renewing, and deepening your relationship. This 3-hour retreat includes guided centering meditation, Compassionist guidance, quiet time in nature for couples to reflect, small group conversation to deepen awareness and connection.
Sat, Nov 15Center for Compassionist LivingStep away from the noise of daily life and spend a morning in peaceful renewal. This 3-hour retreat includes a guided centering meditation, quiet time in nature for journaling or reflection, and small group conversation to deepen awareness and connection.- Sun, Oct 05Location is TBDThis workshop is the first of three workshops based on the steps of The Compassionist Path. in this workshop we discover ways to uncover what keeps us from living out our greatest dreams and callings. Workshop is 3 hours offered in face-to-face and online formats.
- Wed, Aug 06Zoom and F2F for local participantsCompassionist Path small group gatherings meet weekly for 9 weeks, each week discussing different concepts and steps on the Compassionist Path, exploring their own journeys. The next small group start date is August 6, 2025 and will meet on Wednesdays through October 1, 2025.
Interested in Compassionist Spiritual Direction?
We offer a free exploratory conversation — a chance to share what brings you here, learn about the Compassionist approach, and see if our paths align in the spirit of compassion and growth. Contact us to schedule a meeting:
Scott: compassionistchurch@gmail.com
Heidi: heidikeddy@gmail.com
(336) 505-9125
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