Together, We Create an Altar Honoring Our Departed Loved Ones and Helping Spirits You are embraced by the love of the universe and the helping spirits. Open your heart to the love, wisdom, and healing they have to share." ~ Sandra Ingerman Please bring a photo, image, or symbol you'd like to share that honors […]

11/2/22 Poems: They Ask Me to Sell the Future and All I’ve Got is a Love Poem by Ayisha SiddiqaFamous by Naomi Shihab NyeArturo by Maria Mazziotti Gillan Email Jim at [email protected] for the Zoom link

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Zoom 11/16/22 Poems: Email Jim at [email protected] for the Zoom link

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Zoom 11/30/22 Poems: Email Jim at [email protected] for the Zoom link

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Zoom 12/7/22 Poems: Email Jim at [email protected] for the Zoom link

Dear Friends: I do think poetry is the more human voice, pushing our boundaries. I certainly follow poems because I feel like they are taking me somewhere I want to go. We ran out of time last week to read and discuss “Bonfire Opera” so we’ll start with that today. Bonfire Opera by Danusha Laméris. […]

Recovery Café members showcase their recovery journey through the empowering and creative art of improv. Improve in the Sanctuary with a reception at the café. Location: Urban Sanctuary 80 South 5th Street, San Jose CA 95112

A free retreat and gathering of the community to speak up for affordable housing through poetry and storytelling. Special guests: McTate Stroman II, Poet and Christopher Logan, Community Organizer. These two guys are so gifted and will be drawing out some of our best voices and perspectives to humanize our stories around housing.  Let's gather […]

A celebration of the power of the vote with several booths, food trucks, a bounce house, and a DJ. C’mon down and bring friends. Location: 5th Street, San Jose CA between San Fernando and San Jose City Hall This section of 5th street will be closed – there is street parking & the 4th Street […]

In-Person and On-Line Urban Sanctuary, 80 South 5th Street, San Jose CA 95112       Split souls: One Soul, Multiple Simultaneous Incarnations       The Path of Co-Creator       You ARE Quantum Consciousness $120 ($60 Early Bird Special – Save 50% through September 30th) Register at https://reincarnationsymposium.com/

Location: Urban Sanctuary, 80 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112

A Shared Service on the Labyrinth at First Congregational Church, 1980 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of our Lenten journey and sharing it with our friends at First Congregational will be a chance to deepen our relationships and partnerships.  Pastor Dana will join Pastor Carla Deitz as we share this service. […]