THE MOST VALUABLE THING TO BUILD: TRUST Refuge for the Soul Series SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 10 a.m. in person and on FB Livestream   UPCOMING AFTER-SESSIONS Sundays 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. facilitated by Walter Hudson September 19  Opening the Door to Reconciliation: Using Land Acknowledgements in Worship September 26  The Wisdom Meeting of Christian and Indigenous: […]

 This week’s poems: Three Poems for James Wright by Mary Oliver Hook by James Wright A Blessing by James Wright Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio by James Wright Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81374816274?pwd=eG1PRUxoWC9iTjFaTHFBNTBrNkIvQT09 Passcode: 704824 PDF of Poems: Spiritual Poetry Class #69 22September2021

Tending Our Inner and Outer Garden A Morning of Meditation and Gardening The healing power that is cultivated in group prayer and meditation is far more powerful than meditating alone. When we meditate in a group our collective energy and intentions weave a stronger web of peace and contribute to the strengthening of the whole […]

Tending Our Inner and Outer Garden A Morning of Meditation and Gardening The healing power that is cultivated in group prayer and meditation is far more powerful than meditating alone. When we meditate in a group our collective energy and intentions weave a stronger web of peace and contribute to the strengthening of the whole […]

The Spiritual Practice of Surrender Refuge for the Soul Series 10 a.m. in person and on FB Livestream AFTER-SESSION 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. facilitated by Walter Hudson The Wisdom Meeting of Christian and Indigenous: A Ladder to the Light This book by Stephen Charleston shows the fruitfulness of wisdom conversations

This week’s poems: Refugio’s Hair by Alberto Rios At the Zen Mountain Monastery by Rachel Wetzsteon The Waiting by Jane Wong. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81374816274?pwd=eG1PRUxoWC9iTjFaTHFBNTBrNkIvQT09 Passcode: 704824  

This week’s poems are: The Black Walnut Tree by Mary Oliver The Word by Tony Hoagland Sister Cat by Frances Mayes Zoom link: ttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81374816274?pwd=eG1PRUxoWC9iTjFaTHFBNTBrNkIvQT09 Passcode: 704824 PDF of Poems: Spiritual Poetry Class #71 06October2021

Creatives for Compassionate Communities in partnership with Anti-Racist San Jose invites you to an Art and Spirituality Event. Moving to the Rhythm of our Stories The power of music and movement to uplift, inspire, and empower us to tell our stories. RSVP: [email protected]   We are so blessed and honored to have PJ Hirabayashi and our artist […]

NEW TIME - we are now meeting at 6pm This week’s poems are: Coca-Cola and Coco Frío by Martín Espada Waiting for Happiness by Nomi Stone Forgetfulness by Billy Collins Zoom link: ttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81374816274?pwd=eG1PRUxoWC9iTjFaTHFBNTBrNkIvQT09 Passcode: 704824

This week’s poems are: Quarantine by Eavan Boland curated by Joe Scally Complementary Colors by Susan Robinson Reckless Sonnet No. 8 by Kimiko Hahn Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88014439518?pwd=bXQ3WjlWaU1US3ZUcnU0Qzc1VGdDQT09 Passcode  959919 PDF of Poems: Spiritual Poetry Class #74 03November2021

Honoring and Remembering Our Loved Ones Who Have Died Recent months have been a time in which many of us have lost loved ones. Some have not been able to travel or hold celebrations of life, so our need to acknowledge and honor those dear to us is greater than ever. Please help us have a […]

This week’s poems are: Reckless Sonnet No. 8 by Kimiko Hahn The Ocean by Victoria Chang Mistaking Water Hemlock for Parsley by Arthur Sze Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88014439518?pwd=bXQ3WjlWaU1US3ZUcnU0Qzc1VGdDQT09 Passcode  959919