Back Porch Worship
Hearty home cooked meals fuel small group Bible study around a PCUSA lectionary passage, inviting open, questioning conversation and shared reflections for people of all faiths or none. Meets every other Wednesday evening.
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Shared Jewish prayer and a warm communal dinner conclude the week in a diverse, peace oriented house community; biweekly evening gatherings welcome participants of all backgrounds for reflection, conversation, and fellowship.
Shared Jewish prayer and a warm communal dinner conclude the week in a diverse, peace oriented house community; biweekly evening gatherings welcome participants of all backgrounds for reflection, conversation, and fellowship.

Quiet communal five-decade rosary prayer with tea and cookies during Lent, lasting about 30 minutes; limited rosaries available to borrow, so bring your own if you have one.

Quiet communal five-decade rosary prayer with tea and cookies during Lent, lasting about 30 minutes; limited rosaries available to borrow, so bring your own if you have one.
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Silent communal sitting and contemplative discussion focused on interfaith spiritual practices and philosophies every Sunday morning; participants learn, share reflections, and explore meditation techniques in a welcoming, beginner friendly atmosphere.

Silent communal sitting and contemplative discussion focused on interfaith spiritual practices and philosophies every Sunday morning; participants learn, share reflections, and explore meditation techniques in a welcoming, beginner friendly atmosphere.
Silent communal sitting and contemplative discussion focused on interfaith spiritual practices and philosophies every Sunday morning; participants learn, share reflections, and explore meditation techniques in a welcoming, beginner friendly atmosphere.

Darkened candlelight worship with sacred music and quiet prayers, blending varied liturgical traditions into a contemplative service that culminates in communion. A shuttle from Ransom House departs at 5:00 PM and returns at 6:45 PM.

Darkened candlelight worship with sacred music and quiet prayers, blending varied liturgical traditions into a contemplative service that culminates in communion. A shuttle from Ransom House departs at 5:00 PM and returns at 6:45 PM.
Darkened candlelight worship with sacred music and quiet prayers, blending varied liturgical traditions into a contemplative service that culminates in communion. A shuttle from Ransom House departs at 5:00 PM and returns at 6:45 PM.

Peer led Buddhist recovery meeting combining Dharma study and mutual support for people addressing addictive behaviors, fostering empowerment and community connection in a welcoming Sunday evening gathering at Urban Dharma.

Peer led Buddhist recovery meeting combining Dharma study and mutual support for people addressing addictive behaviors, fostering empowerment and community connection in a welcoming Sunday evening gathering at Urban Dharma.
Peer led Buddhist recovery meeting combining Dharma study and mutual support for people addressing addictive behaviors, fostering empowerment and community connection in a welcoming Sunday evening gathering at Urban Dharma.

Gentle 30 minute guided meditation followed by a facilitated reading and discussion of a Buddhist text, with a short break; welcoming beginners and experienced practitioners in a community minded, drop in, free sangha.

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Quiet, contemplative study and sisterhood discussions centered on Celtic Spirituality for mature women, meeting the third Thursday monthly at First Congregational Church to discern wisdom, community concerns, and spiritual practice.
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Reflective afternoon of women's fellowship and faith based discussion, featuring prayer, testimony, and community building activities in a church fellowship hall for local adult women.
Reflective afternoon of women's fellowship and faith based discussion, featuring prayer, testimony, and community building activities in a church fellowship hall for local adult women.

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Supportive small group circle for developing intuitive skills through guided exercises, partner readings, meditation, and energy clearing in a candlelit community room at The Well; beginner friendly, experiential, and connection focused.

Peer-led dream-sharing circle for folks exploring personal dream practice, discussing methods and journaling approaches in a private home sanctuary; attendees receive a room number and entry code for this inclusive gathering.

Peer-led dream-sharing circle for folks exploring personal dream practice, discussing methods and journaling approaches in a private home sanctuary; attendees receive a room number and entry code for this inclusive gathering.
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Peer-led Buddhist recovery gatherings combining Dharma teachings, meditation practice, and mutual support for people addressing addictive tendencies, emphasizing empowerment and communal accountability in a welcoming urban sangha.

Peer-led Buddhist recovery gatherings combining Dharma teachings, meditation practice, and mutual support for people addressing addictive tendencies, emphasizing empowerment and communal accountability in a welcoming urban sangha.
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Devotional call and response kirtan with acoustic accompaniment, inviting communal chanting and simple melodies for participants of all experience levels. Gentle, inclusive song circle focused on bhakti practice and shared vocal meditation.

Devotional call and response kirtan with acoustic accompaniment, inviting communal chanting and simple melodies for participants of all experience levels. Gentle, inclusive song circle focused on bhakti practice and shared vocal meditation.
Devotional call and response kirtan with acoustic accompaniment, inviting communal chanting and simple melodies for participants of all experience levels. Gentle, inclusive song circle focused on bhakti practice and shared vocal meditation.

Peer-led Dharma study and mutual-support meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings and guided meditation to addiction recovery, fostering empowerment, accountability, and compassionate community at Urban Dharma for anyone addressing addictive tendencies.

Peer-led Dharma study and mutual-support meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings and guided meditation to addiction recovery, fostering empowerment, accountability, and compassionate community at Urban Dharma for anyone addressing addictive tendencies.
Peer-led Dharma study and mutual-support meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings and guided meditation to addiction recovery, fostering empowerment, accountability, and compassionate community at Urban Dharma for anyone addressing addictive tendencies.

Roundtable, question driven gatherings where participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual queries; question authors share context before a facilitated, nonjudgmental group dialogue focused on curiosity and mutual exploration.

Roundtable, question driven gatherings where participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual queries; question authors share context before a facilitated, nonjudgmental group dialogue focused on curiosity and mutual exploration.
Roundtable, question driven gatherings where participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual queries; question authors share context before a facilitated, nonjudgmental group dialogue focused on curiosity and mutual exploration.

Gentle morning soul reset blending guided creative prompts, reflective sharing, and community connection at Story Parlor. Monthly drop-in circle encourages participants to reflect, share, and engage with living a whole creative life.

Gentle morning soul reset blending guided creative prompts, reflective sharing, and community connection at Story Parlor. Monthly drop-in circle encourages participants to reflect, share, and engage with living a whole creative life.
Gentle morning soul reset blending guided creative prompts, reflective sharing, and community connection at Story Parlor. Monthly drop-in circle encourages participants to reflect, share, and engage with living a whole creative life.