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Integrating Spiritual Practice and Daily Life

 “When you practice half an hour of meditation ... it [is] for the benefit of the whole day.
We must practice in a way that removes the barrier between practice and nonpractice.”
—Thich Nhat Hanh

This weekly meditation group is intended to support our individual practice and meditation during the week, to deepen our spiritual awareness, and to help transform our relationships with the people and circumstances in our everyday life. Over the year, we experience practices that foster compassion, deep understanding, and equanimity.

Each session includes context and instruction for the meditation, ample practice time, and opportunities to share and learn from one another as we discover the integration of our practice in our daily lives. All levels of experience are welcome.

DATES AND TIME:   Tuesdays, 7:30–8:45 AM. You may arrive beginning at  7:15 AM to enjoy meditation music from various traditions and cultures (our meditation session begins at 7:30 AM).

        Fall:        September 20 – December 13, 2022

       Winter:    January 3 – March 21, 2023

       Spring:    March 28 – June 13, 2023

PLACE:    Because of the health risks of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, our group is meeting currently online through Zoom. The Zoom link is sent out by email each week to those who regularly attend. If you are new and wish to receive the link, contact Joyce Harris (joyceharris61@gmail.com) or Susan Murphy (somurphy@earthlink.net).

COST:    Free. All are welcome. We have modest expenses related to this group, so donations in any amount are greatly appreciated. 

LEADERS:   Susan Murphy, Claire Heinzelman, and Joyce Harris

 

 

Centering Prayer Group  

This contemplative evening includes sacred music and chanting, centering prayer, walking meditation, lectio divina, and a time of faith journey sharing. All are welcome.

DAYS AND TIME:   Second and Fourth Sundays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

PLACE:  The group is currently meeting online through Zoom. Contact Richard Flout at 415-499-1420 or rdflout103@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

When we met in person, our meeting place has been St. Paul's Episcopal Church, San Rafael, CA.

COST:    Everyone is welcome to attend free of charge. PCSF welcomes donations to cover our modest expenses.

LEADER:   Richard Flout

  

Spiritual Practices Group — In the Presence 

—> Temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 <—

There are many entryways to the experience of deep presence. Meditation and prayer practices bring us into a sense of presence with ourselves, the world, and Spirit. Spiritual practices are the ways we wake up and come alive to the spiritual reality all around us. Practice is the path we travel on our spiritual journey.

For more information, contact Lorna Wuertz, 415-382-8603 or lornawuertz@sbcglobal.net.

DAYS AND TIME:   First Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

PLACE:   Chapel, First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA

COST:    Everyone is welcome to attend free of charge. 

LEADER:   Lorna Wuertz

 

Weekly Centering Prayer Group

Come taste the Silence with other companions who seek a conscious connection with the Loving Inner Presence. Each meeting includes teaching on the theory and method of Centering Prayer, a reading, 20 minutes of Silence, and time for conversation. All are welcome. There are no experts in prayer, only seekers.

DAY AND TIME: Wednesdays at 9:30 AM 

PLACE: Sanctuary, First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth Ave., San Rafael, CA.

COST: Everyone is welcome to attend free of charge.

LEADER: Lorna Wuertz

For more information, contact Lorna Wuertz at lornawuertz@sbcglobal.net.