This week Paul's words to the Galatians come to mind - "Do not grow weary in well-doing".  As we face another acceleration of the impact of the coronavirus on our […]

Dear Urban Sanctuary Friends, We have a fun social opportunity in store this week. Jim Thompson and Dana Bainbridge invite you to a unique Thanksgiving event.  We are adapting the […]

Sunday Gathering: The New Jerusalem: Envisioning a New Normal Aftersession: Envisioning a New World Octavia Butler 1947-2006 Hugo and Nebula Awards, Author of The Parable Series The Book of Martha - […]

Urban Sanctuary San Jose invites you to participate in the national day of generosity, #GivingTuesday. We believe that generosity begets generosity so go out of your way this #GivingTuesday to […]

This week’s poems are: "What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade" by Brad Aaron Modlin. Wouldn't we all like to have had a teacher like Mrs. Nelson with […]

Advent: Anticipating What is Coming, Navigating What is Ending Pastor Dana interviews Megan McKenna, Bible scholar, storyteller, and activist.  Megan McKenna will open up the Advent scriptures as we begin […]

This week’s poems are: “The Muse is a Little Girl” by Marjorie Saiser. “How I Learned English” by Gregory Djanikian. “At the Nuclear Rally” by Laura Boss Email Jim Thompson […]

Our quarterly retreat with Creatives for Compassionate Communities is back! Artist Smita Garg will lead us in a process of exploring the nine Hindu emotions. Urban Sanctuary friends do not […]

This week’s poems are: "How to Be a Poet (to remind myself)" by Wendell Berry. The simply stunning beginning reminds me of the saying for public speakers: tell 'em what […]

Sunday Gathering 10 to 11 a.m. - Spirituality of Imagination an Interview with Megan McKenna. We continue the conversation on Advent Scriptures for our times After-session 11 a.m. to noon […]

Every week Jim shares three remarkable poems and the discussion opens the poems in so many ways. Poetry has a way of opening up our hearts and our understanding. Zoom […]

In the tradition of our annual service at Cafe Stritch, we'll be featuring some great music and original writings by members to tell the Christmas story anew. Join us for […]