Christian communities
Compassion Over Coffee — Bible Study
Explore compassion for animals through Christian scripture, shared reflection, and everyday practice.
Small-group study · Multi-session series
Study guide being prepared
Host tools
A little guidance. A place to begin.
Explore programs for your community and help shape a growing, curated resource library. We are preparing our host materials for free download.
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5 resources.
Christian study groups; other readers welcome
Compassion Over Coffee — Book Study
Read For the Love of Animals together and explore the relationship between faith, responsibility, and compassion.
Facilitated book study · Multi-session series
Study guide being prepared
Adaptable across traditions
Compassionate Conversations™ — Hosting Guide
Plan, facilitate, and follow through on respectful, values-based dialogue in your community.
Presentation & facilitated dialogue · Flexible; set a local schedule
Toolkit being prepared
Adaptable across traditions
Compassionate Cookout™ — Faith-Community Hosting
Bring people together for an inviting plant-based meal and compassionate conversation.
Community meal & conversation · Flexible; set a local schedule
Toolkit being prepared
Faith and interfaith communities
Music & the Earth — Community Hosting
Bring music, reflection, and dialogue into your community through a program developed with Dr. Priya Parrotta.
Arts presentation & discussion · Plan timing with the presenter
Toolkit being prepared
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