WELCOME TO THE INSTITUTE OF WORLD CULTURE! THEME FOR 2024 Creating a Culture of Conscience Once again, the Institute of World Culture is renewing its commentment to promoting the welfare of humanity and of all that lives while preserving the rich but depleted resources in Nature. Throughout the world, mankind and all life forms are suffering from horrific events, natural and man-made. Thoughtful, transformative and ethical responses are necessary. READ MORE UPCOMING PROGRAMS   FOUNDING DAY ADDRESS William Penn's Vision of Cultural Conscience Saturday, July 6, 2024, 2:00–4:00 pm (PDT) Presenter: Carolun Dorrance In-Person and Live Webcast READ MORE 2024 JULY FILM SERIES July 13th, 20th and 27th. Join us in our newly air-conditioned Concord Hall three Saturday evenings from 7:00–9:00 pm (PDT) In-Person only event READ MORE STUDY CIRCLE Tuesday evening Study Circles are on summer break and will reconvene in September with new topics for study and discussion. We look forward to seeing you then in-person or via Zoom! For more information, click here NEW on IWC YouTube Channel NEW! Cosmic Revelations: Exploring Astronomy's Frontiers. IWC offers a YouTube Library of current and archival presentations for viewing anytime. Click here for video library: https://www.youtube.com/IWCinSantaBarbara/live