IRAS 2026 Conference on Star Island
June 28-July 5, 2026
Co-Creating a Thriving Future: An Alchemy of Belief and Choice
Co-Creating a Thriving Future invites you into a collaborative exploration of how our deeply held beliefs — personal, cultural, and collective — quietly guide our decisions, which in turn shape our world. Blending scientific insight, religious and philosophical perspectives, and hands-on practices like futurist world-building, storytelling, and art, we'll explore how belief systems influence social behavior. Together, we’ll build a practical “toolbox” to help us respond nimbly and choose life-affirming paths that strengthen the interdependent web of life. We've planned an engaging, welcoming week with time to join in the program offerings, enjoy the island, and relax/play.
Read the Full Conference Statement
Read the Full Conference Statement
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Welcome! The IRAS summer conference is a multi-generational week of learning, reflection, fun, and community! There are opportunities to attend presentations, exchange ideas, share candlelit walks to the chapel and island walkabouts, kayak, swim, visit the marine lab, make music and art, eat ice cream, and drink in the beauty of the historic island and surrounding sea. We offer adult, youth, and intergenerational programming.
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Meet the Presenters
Dr. Rengin B. Firat |
Dr. Angela Hummel |
Ruben Nelson |
Dr. Stephen W. Ragsdale |
Rev. Susan Shannon |
Dr. Marlena Studer |
Rev. Cameron Trimble |
Patrice K. Curtis Co-chair |
Jennifer E. Whitten Co-chair |
