SPIRIT ⚬ RITUAL ⚬ CONTEMPLATION ⚬ ACTION ⚬ COMMUNITY
Join us as we gather in contemplative,
progressive, sacred community.
SERVICE OF PRAYER & PRESENCE
SUNDAYS 10AM
MORNING CENTERING PRAYER
WEEKDAYS 9AM
WELCOME TO WESTHOPE
HIGHLIGHTS
INQUIRER’S CLASS PARTS 1 & 2
Want to learn more about Westhope?
Led by Rev. Erik Swanson
Sunday August 11 & 25 1145AM
SPIRITUALITY & RACE IN AMERICA
Pastor James from Foundations of Faith visits Westhope for intentional conversation spaces and to co-lead Sunday service,
Saturday August 31 1PM
Sunday September 1 9AM
FALL KICKOFF SUNDAY
Join us to celebrate the new year with a special Sunday & potluck luncheon!
Sunday September 8 10AM & 11:30AM
STAND UP TO CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM
Stand up for democracy, freedom of religion, separation of church and state.
Watch for Westhope’s class on Christian Nationalism this Fall.
THE CONTEMPLATIVE RHYTHMS OF WESTHOPE
MORNING CENTERING PRAYER
Root Your Day in the Rhythm of Prayer
A psalm. A chant. Silence. Prayers.
Monday thru Thursday 9 to 930AM
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CONTEMPLATIVE LEARNING
We Listen Within and to Each Other
Explore themes, history and deeper meanings of biblical texts.
Tuesday Mornings 10 to 1115AM
GARDEN PLAY
Get Grounded in Soil and Community
Take time to enjoy tending the Westhope gardens with Elder Pam Nomura
Thursday Mornings 9AM to Noon
SERVICE OF PRAYER & PRESENCE
Sacred Community
Return again, return again
Return to the land of your soul…
Sunday Mornings 10AM
CANDLELIGHT TAIZÉ SERVICE
Give yourself the gift of an hour of quiet
Tuesday September 10 7PM
2nd Tuesday of Month 7PM
(Paused for July & August)
GUIDED LABYRINTH WALKS
Hosted by Labyrinth Facilitator and Westhope Elder Karen Pickett
Solstice & Equinox Evenings
REV. ERIK SWANSON
Opening Our Minds To What May Be New
April 24, 2024
RESOURCES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
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Labyrinth: In Progress
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CONTEMPLATIVE CENTER OF SILICON VALLEY
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Watch Recent Sermons
Audio Archives Podcast: In Progress
SOCIAL JUSTICE & ANTIRACISM EVENTS
SPIRITUALITY & RACE IN AMERICA
Pastor James from Foundations of Faith visits Westhope this Labor Day weekend for intentional conversation spaces about spirituality and race in America. He and Erik will co-lead Sunday service.
Saturday August 31 1PM
Meet and Greet at Colleen Petersen’s
Sunday September 1 9AM
Conversation in the Session Room
Sunday September 1 10AM
Sunday Service of Prayer & Presence
ANTIRACISM BOOK GROUP
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism Chapters 5-8
Wednesday September 11 1 to 230PM
FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH CONVERSATION
Next Month’s Topic: What If Trump Wins?
Join us for a conversation with our brothers and sisters from South Carolina as we take on racism together.
Sunday October 6 12PM
SOCIAL JUSTICE MEETING
We gather to work towards justice and equity for all and the Earth. Please join us.
Monday September 15 10AM