Bystanders in a Digital Age
Sun, Oct 25
|Kelowna Unitarians
Why do some situations compel us to act while others leave us complacent? Natalie Maxson draws on spiritual teachings from her Christian tradition, experience as a human rights advocate, allyship with Indigenous land defenders and work as a clinical counsellor to explore how we respond to suffering.
Time & Location
Oct 25, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Kelowna Unitarians, 1310 Bertram St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E8, Canada
About the event
Presenter: Natalie Maxson // Worship Associate: Fae Shaw
Reflecting on the experience of being first on the scene of a tragic car accident in 2026, Natalie Maxson explores the ways we respond to suffering both individually and communally. Drawing on spiritual teachings from her Christian tradition, her experiences as a human rights advocate and on the front line with Indigenous land defenders, as well as her work as a clinical counsellor, she will interrogate why some situations may compel us to act while others may leave us feeling complacent.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/9850801105?pwd=VjRTZ2R5RFliUGp6cXNxbGFMd1YwZz09