Join fellow members in a celebration of the seasonal observance of birth and renewal. Come and enjoy the opportunity for fellowship, live seasonal music, and holiday treats at this after dinner get-together at the Institute’s Concord House. Musicians will add to the festivity of the season with music based on Christmas themes and instrumental versions […]
An ongoing study circle every Tuesday night covering a variety of themes. This month's schedule is HERE. If you would like to join the Study Circle via Zoom, please contact donna@worldculture.org for a link.
Happy Holidays!
An ongoing study circle every Tuesday night covering a variety of themes. This month's schedule is HERE. If you would like to join the Study Circle via Zoom, please contact donna@worldculture.org for a link.
JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom* GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]
Interdependence Flyer 1-10-26 B Presenters: Elton Hall, James Tepfer, Ghazala Rahman Rafiq The Institute of World Culture (IWC) will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Its aims, laid out in its Declaration of Interdependence at its founding in 1976, reflect the rich heritage of human ideals that form the basis for a diverse library […]
JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom* GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]
JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom* GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]
JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom* GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]
Presenters: Carolyn Dorrance and Danson Kiplagat Expanding a Universal Vision of Liberty, Justice, Social Responsibility and Community Core concepts and ethical practices that could be used in the development of a new Universal Vision for humanity’s welfare will be explored. The revolutionary vision that inspired the Republic of Conscience in 18th century America will be […]
JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom* GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]
In February we will use 3 weeks considering various aspects of A.I., especially in relationship to consciousness. The Study Circle will end the month with a consideration of the extraordinary perceptions of George William Russell, which are quite beyond the parameters of A.I. Feb. 3, 2026 A Truly Intelligent Machine, George Musser ‘Researchers seek not […]