Sixty to eighty people from the DUP family attended the PoWR in Chicago in August, along with about 6,000 other people from spiritual and religious traditions from all over the world. There were three DUP official sessions, each of which had over 200 people in the circles, as well as daily “pop up” sessions. There were a multitude of other sessions with presenters from every tradition imaginable. It was a full and memorable week. Here are a few photos, gathered from various photographers (thank you!) A video clip can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/iWthNrXWGmM
One of our official sessions, on the East Terrace of the Convention center.
Chris and Conie, our sound crew, who dealt with a cobbled together sound system and innumerable challenges, with grace and expertise. You can also see various DUP people in the background.
Monday’s pop up session, the first of the week.
Our booth, the creation of Tasnim Betty and Marty Demers and many volunteers.
Dervish, during the Sacred Music evening concert.
The Sikh bhajan group that played every lunch time during Langar (the Sikhs’ free Indian food offering to everyone who chose to eat there, delicious food, a highlight of the Parliament.)
The Native American drum circle that opened the Parliament.
Lit up animals on poles, part of Matthew Fox’s Creation Mass.
One view of the Chicago skyline.
Another view of Chicago, from the tenth floor of the Hyatt Hotel.
The sound bath area, next to the indoor labyrinth.
A partial group shot of DUP attendees and friends.
A center mat, especially made by Tasnim Betty and Marty Demers.
