Welcome to the Fetzer Institute
We engage with people and projects around the world to help bring the power of love, forgiveness, and compassion to the center of individual and community life.
Karen Armstrong, religious historian and recipient of the 2008 TED Prize |
Charter for Compassion
A collaboration that seeks to change the conversation around religion. The Charter inspires people of all faiths, as well as the nonreligious, to build a more peaceful and harmonious global community. |
Featured Video Collection: Sharing Wisdom
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PROJECTS Our work is multi-faceted and supports our mission in a number of ways. Recent projects include meditation research, dialogues on racial healing and media sponsorships. Learn More » |
Fetzer Project Directory »
Fetzer Partner Directory »
Learn about our mission and how we work.
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EVENTS From small dialogues to large conferences, our work is made available locally in Kalamazoo and throughout the world. Learn More » |
See Love & Forgiveness in action »
Public Events at GilChrist, Fetzer's
Retreat Center.
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RESOURCES Find articles, books, lectures, events, videos and podcasts created by Fetzer and our partners over the years. Learn More » |
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GILCHRIST & SEASONS
Retreat Facilities »Public and private facilities designed to deepen individual and community experiences.
The Campaign for Love & Forgiveness »
Our national conversation on how love and forgiveness can effect meaningful change in individuals and society.




