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

This week’s poems are: Limbo by Maxine Scates. A Secret Life by Stephen Dunn. Incantation of the First Order by Rita Dove. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88014439518?pwd=bXQ3WjlWaU1US3ZUcnU0Qzc1VGdDQT09 Passcode  959919

You are invited to the free showing of MISSION JOY! A movie with the Dalai Lama and Bishop Desmond Tutu that describes the joyful life they share. Onsite parking Masks required

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 - 11 a.m.  in person and on Face Book Live Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 From “The Book of Joy” “We are fragile creatures, and it is from this weakness, not despite it, that we discover the possibility of true joy.  Discovering more joy does not, I’m sorry to say, save us from the […]

This week’s poems are: The Lanyard by Billy Collins No more grandma poems by Yolanda Wisher Passing Through a Small Town by David Shumate Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88014439518?pwd=bXQ3WjlWaU1US3ZUcnU0Qzc1VGdDQT09 Passcode  959919