Join us on Saturday, April 20 at 7 pm to watch the inspiring film,The Last Ecstatic Days. Ethan Sisser allows us to see how his end of life unfolds and how being surrounding by a loving community can impact the journey. Hosted by Becky Nakashima Brooke of Illuminate Healing Studio.

“The film is a kaleidoscopic documentary that invites viewers to experience one man’s death journey through his layers of consciousness.” — Scott Kirschenbaum

Stay after the film for a discussion with an amazing panel.
Bonnie D'Souza, MSN, RN is a former hospice nurse of nearly 11 years. While in that career, she identified as an end of life doula at heart, with a special passion for supporting clients & families in the psychosocial and spiritual aspects of dying and grieving. Bonnie's journey has taken her into strengthening her inner wisdom and spirituality through experiencing and learning a variety of healing modalities, some of which she currently offers to support healing and transformation. She is also available for compassionate end of life support and education. Bonnie lives in Bellevue, lowa, with her husband and their two young daughters.

Jason Mahn is the Conrad Bergendoff Chair in the Humanities and director of the Presidential Center for Faith and Learning at Augustana College, Rock Island, IL. His latest book, Neighbor Love through Fearful Days: Finding Purpose and Meaning in a Time of Crisis, responds to the overlapping pandemics of COVID-19, white supremacy, and climate chaos. At Augustana, Mahn teaches courses in contemporary religion, including "Suffering, Death and Hope." 

Dr. Rayna Narvaez is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She believes we have unique identities and backgrounds, and she strives to honor the complexity that we each bring to the human experience. She primarily uses a relational and interpersonal approach to therapy, which means she believes relationships have an important influence on our development as individuals.