A New Way of Seeing: Forgiveness as a Path to Peace
We have more access to the world's troubles than ever before. News travels instantly, and the constant stream of information can leave us feeling overwhelmed, unsettled, or powerless.
A Course in Miracles begins with a different response. Rather than trying to change the world around us, it asks us to examine how we perceive it. Through forgiveness, we can begin to release the judgments and fears that keep us from experiencing peace.
Presented as a divinely inspired, self-directed course in spiritual psychotherapy, ACIM offers a path toward a deeper relationship with the Allness of the Divine Beloved.
The way we see the world shapes how we experience it.
In the first workshop of One Spirit Learning Alliance's Sacred Texts Series: Navigating Crisis, we'll explore how forgiveness, love, and a shift in perception can change our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world.
Saturday, December 19, 2026
10 AM – 4 PM ET
Live on Zoom · Recording included
General Public $135 · OSLA Affiliated Alumni $100
What We'll Study
The Origin and History of A Course in Miracles
Learn about the circumstances in which A Course in Miracles emerged, its development as a spiritual teaching, and its approach to understanding the relationship between the mind, perception, and spiritual experience.
The Text, Workbook, and Manual for Teachers
Explore the three parts of A Course in Miracles Combined Volume: The Text, The Workbook for Students, and The Manual for Teachers. Together, these writings introduce the Course's teachings and provide a framework for putting them into practice.
Forgiveness as a Path to Peace
In ACIM, forgiveness is more than letting go of resentment. It is a change in perception that allows us to recognize where fear and judgment have shaped our understanding. We'll explore how this practice can deepen our relationship with the Divine Beloved and bring greater peace into daily life.
What You’ll Take Away
A clearer understanding of ACIM's origins, structure, and central teachings.
A new perspective on forgiveness as a spiritual practice.
Ways to recognize how perception influences relationships, choices, and inner peace.
Who Should Attend?
Those Familiar and Unfamiliar with ACIM
Whether you're encountering A Course in Miracles for the first time or returning to a text that has been part of your spiritual journey, this workshop provides time to explore its teachings more deeply.
Those Curious About Forgiveness
If you're interested in forgiveness, inner peace, or the relationship between perception and spiritual growth, you'll find ideas to reflect on and carry into everyday life.
All Are Welcome
No previous knowledge of ACIM is needed. Newcomers to One Spirit, current students, graduates, and longtime community members are welcome.
About Your Facilitators
Reverend Larry Wilson, or Reverend Jett, as he prefers to be called, retired from the New York City Department of Education in 2015. There, he served as teacher, staff developer, High School Principal, and Assistant Superintendent over a 30-year span. Rev. Jett graduated from One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in 2013, where he took his Vows of Ministry as an ordained Interfaith, Inter-Spiritual Minister. He is Elegun in the Yoruba/Ifa tradition and is an ENELDA-certified End-of-Life Doula. Rev. Wilson has served as a Dean of Students for first-year students at OSIS (2020-2022) and most recently as Chaplain’s Assistant under Chaplain Rev. Martha Dewing. He is now a member of the Ministerial Care and Support Team (care@spirit.org).
Reverend Salima Ira Swain is a music educator, opera singer, poet, author, Therapeutic Touch practitioner, and Spiritual Counselor. She has a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music in vocal performance and is ABD toward a Doctorate of Musical Arts. She traveled throughout Europe and the United States performing Opera as well as Classical Music Recitals of English, French, and German art songs, sacred music, and African American Art Songs and Spirituals. Ms. Swain was a Therapeutic Music Specialist for Long-Term Care patients, and she is a retired NYC music educator. She teaches private voice and piano lessons to students of all ages and levels of performance.
Salima facilitates ACIM study groups, Weight Loss and Spirituality Groups, and she is an active participant in Sufism and InterSpiritual daily practices. Ms. Swain serves on the Board of Directors of “Opera On Tap”, a music education and performance organization. She is an advocate for the elderly in her personal community and takes Joy in communicating and assisting with their needs.
Salima served as a Supervisor for ISCC cohorts in 2024 and 2025. Her Spiritual and personal oath since ordination, “I will live my life in the Truth that Everything is in Divine Perfect Order,” continues to be her life’s guiding principle.
Registration Details
What Your Registration Includes
Six-hour live, interactive workshop with the sacred text.
Workshop recording, available through June 30, 2027.
Reflection questions and community discussions to deepen your experience.
Resources for ongoing community connection and learning.
Registration Pricing
General Public: $135 · OSLA Affiliated Alumni: $100
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Sacred Text Series Pricing
This workshop is part of One Spirit’s Sacred Texts Series, bringing six sacred texts into conversation around the wisdom, resilience, and possibilities available to us in times of change.
Complete Six-Workshop Series: $495
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After You Register
You'll receive a confirmation email with instructions for accessing the workshop's Hylo Course Board, where you'll find the Zoom link and workshop materials.
Can't attend live? The recording will be available within 72 hours of the workshop and accessible through June 30, 2027.
Questions? Contact help@1spirit.org.